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Business Writing 101
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August 5, 2011
It really does not matter what industry you are in. One of the most valuable skills to an employer is the ability to write well.{{more}} No, this is n...
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Striking a balance between work and home
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July 29, 2011
Finding a work-life balance should not be centered around festivals, holidays, or vacations. Make it a daily approach to managing and balancing the ti...
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Presentations made easy
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July 22, 2011
Presenting with Power At some point every employee has to address an audience formally or informally. With this in mind, overcoming or managing your f...
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Workplace rebels
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July 15, 2011
Every workplace has one or even a group of employees who test the organizational structure, the quality of the leadership and push employee morale to ...
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Saying thank you
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July 8, 2011
Doesn’t it bother you when you go above and beyond what is required of you and no one even says “thank you”? You are not acknowledged for your e...
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Coming to the United States for an Internship
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July 1, 2011
If you have the opportunity to work or intern at a company in the United States, you are in for quite a treat and some big cultural differences. Havin...
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Attract all the clients you need
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June 24, 2011
When the economy is rough, out of necessity people get creative and start businesses to make ends meet. Whether its a carnival business or a year roun...
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What to do when you are new on the job!
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June 17, 2011
If the ultimate goal is to prepare our young people to eventually end up in the workplace, then why is it that more efforts are not made to get them t...
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Eight reasons office romances do not work
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June 10, 2011
If you are attracted to someone you work with and you act on those feelings, you are setting yourself up for a bad situation.{{more}} The stakes are j...
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What to do when a coworker has Cancer
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June 3, 2011
After a recent presentation, a female audience member came up to me to discuss my program.{{more}} A few minutes into our conversation, and much to ou...
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When customers make you mad
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May 27, 2011
Is the customer really always right? No, the customer is not really always right, but the company wants customers to feel special. Not every customer ...
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Making customers happy
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May 20, 2011
“Our customers are number one.” “The customer is always right.” These are slogans that many companies have adopted. What does that mean for yo...
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Are you the kind of follower you want to lead?
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April 29, 2011
The question every junior person should be asking themselves is: “Am I currently the kind of follower I would want to lead?” Just about everywhere...
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Finding a mentor
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April 15, 2011
You need a mentor, but there is no rule that says you can have only one mentor. In fact, it will be to your advantage to have a few mentor relationshi...
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The Value of Volunteering
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April 8, 2011
A quick easy way to build your resumé is through volunteering. It does not matter that you are not getting paid; what matters is that you are learnin...
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Sexting in the workplace and school
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April 1, 2011
Everyone has cell phones now, but workplaces and schools are being ripped apart by frequent sexting scandals. Sexting occurs when you send explicit se...
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Difficult people Vs. difficult behaviors
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March 25, 2011
What do you consider to be difficult behaviors? Take a moment and think about all the things that people do that can make them seem difficult in the w...
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15 Ways to Prepare for a Job Shadow Day
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March 18, 2011
One of the best ways to learn more about a career is through a job shadow experience. Whether you are a student or an adult changing careers, job shad...
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R.E.S.P.E.C.T- What does it mean to you?
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March 11, 2011
Do your actions demonstrate respect for your supervisor, manager and coworkers? If the workplace is a reflection of society at large, then the issue o...
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The Power to be Distinct!
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March 4, 2011
Are you distinct, or are you working hard at being a chameleon? No doubt the recession has taught us many business and career lessons. One of the most...
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Meeting gone wild
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February 25, 2011
Have you ever wondered why people meet, then plan to meet again, and then again, when absolutely nothing seems to get done? Meetings are supposed to b...
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Heard it through the Grapevine
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February 18, 2011
According to a survey, the average employee spends 65 hours per year—gossiping! That’s more than one week’s salary! But, gossip doesn’t just c...
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Just get it done!
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February 11, 2011
There are just those days when procrastination seems to be the easiest and best way out of a situation. Whether it’s a long report, a phone call, or...
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New Year, new you, or same ole, same ole?
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January 14, 2011
A new year brings new enthusiasm, so this is the perfect time to take a few moments to examine your professional life? Are you where you want to be? D...
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You really should say thank you!
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December 30, 2010
As the year closes, take the time to personally thank those who have impacted your personal and professional life in 2010. It does not need to be elab...
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Christmas is not that!
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December 23, 2010
This Christmas, as you prepare to be with family and friends, remember the true reason for the season. It’s not about how much black cake, ginger be...
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When Politics and the workplace collide
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December 17, 2010
Elections are over and for many people the experience was a very emotional one, but it’s still not over even though a winner has been declared. Many...
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10 Tips for holiday networking success
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December 10, 2010
The holiday season is here, and it’s time to revisit business reception etiquette. Are you representing your company well? Are you setting yourself ...
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Making your first impression count
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December 3, 2010
It is said that you only have one chance to make a great first impression, and the first impression lasts a long time. Even with this knowledge, many ...
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Count the cost of your success
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November 26, 2010
Ask any successful person how they achieved their position, and you are likely to hear a story about how they started from the bottom of the company o...
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Your Dreads and your job
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November 19, 2010
Walk down the street, flip through a magazine or watch a program on television, and the variety of hairstyles will leave you amazed. No doubt hair sty...
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What are Your Standards?
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November 12, 2010
If you don’t like the way people at work treat you, do you think it might be your fault? Each day you educate those around you about what you would ...
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What to do when co-workers annoy you
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November 5, 2010
In every work environment, there is a person who just seems to go out of their way to make others miserable. Some are never satisfied, others just com...
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Managing fear in the workplace
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October 29, 2010
FEAR is basically False Evidence Appearing Real. To understand the true impact of fear in the workplace, ask the administrative assistant who sits on ...
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Job Independence
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October 22, 2010
As our nation celebrates Independence Day, many people often dream of job independence, which means a pursuit of entrepreneurship, owning a business. ...
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Out of jail and need a job?
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October 15, 2010
Although we’ve published this article before, too many young people are not considering the consequences of their actions when they commit a crime. ...