Workplace Etiquette

How to Behave at an Office Party

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Although your office may tout an office party as a social event, you should not treat it as such. There are certain rules of conduct that your boss and co-workers expect from everyone. Save your wild side for a gathering with your friends and ... more »

How to Bomb an Interview

By Maghan Lusk

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There are plenty of articles that tell you how to be a paragon of interview prowess, but few master juggling the bulleted lists to become the candidate of every employer’s dreams. Naturally, it’s easier to focus on your strengths than weaknesses. ... more »

How to Buy a Christmas Gift for a Co-worker

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Despite spending a majority of your time with them, co-workers can often be hard to find gifts for... more »

How to Choose an Appropriate Christmas Card for a Boss

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The winter holidays bring joy and good cheer into the world, and the Christmas holiday itself is a time for giving and goodwill. It is a holiday filled with gifts and the constant exchange of greeting cards. Even the corporate world partakes in ... more »

How to Complain with Effectiveness

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Unfortunately, things don’t always go as smoothly as we would like and on occasion there is a need to complain. Rather than wasting time complaining over and over about the same situation, it’s best to learn how to complain effectively. Effective ... more »

How to Compliment Your Boss

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So you have something nice to say to your boss, but you have no idea how to say it? Or, would you like to say something, but aren’t sure how to find an appropriate comment? What do you do? Follow these simple steps to compliment your boss... more »

How to Confront a Co-worker

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Disagreements happen in every aspect of life. It's simply human nature to disagree. When these disagreements happen at work, however, things can get tricky. Here we will show you the most appropriate way to confront a co-worker when you have a ... more »

How to Consistently Look Your Best for Work

By SueanneD

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Watch people walking down the street on any given day, and you’ll notice more than half of them looking sloppy, schlumpy and saggy. Most of us don’t have the time or energy to take care of our appearance, and ensure we’re looking our best. But ... more »

How to Coordinate a Group Gift for the Boss

By tori76

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Buying a gift for your boss can be tricky. It seems rude to ignore major holidays and her birthday--especially if she gives gifts to her staff. The solution is a group gift. If she loves it, you won’t be the lone brown-noser. If she hates it, at ... more »

How to create a heading for a winning resume (part 1 of many)

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A resume is summary of the objective, education, experience and skills of an individual. It's how you describe yourself to prospective employers. A resume will determine whether you are called in for an interview - the beginning of the employment ... more »

How to Create a Professional Corporate Identity

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Creating a professional corporate identity is key to moving forward in your chosen career both now and in the future. This article will help you determine your goals and how to achieve them in all phases of your career path. The way you choose to ... more »

How to Cross a Picket Line

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When workers go on strike, they are angry and fighting for their rights. As a civilian, trying to cross a picket line can be difficult. No one wants to rock the boat, but sometimes it is necessary to stand up for yourself and pass the mob to live ... more »

How to Customize Your Cubicle at Work

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Lots of people fill their cubicles with family photos and the company calendar, but there are ways you can make your cubicle both personal and completely different from anyone else's. The more you personalize your office space, the more ... more »

How to Deal with a Boss who Hits on you

By gary2085

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Even though we talk of sexual equality in the workplace, women still go through many forms of sexual harassment be it physical, verbal or emotional. Most male bosses still tend to think that their female employees are their property just as much ... more »

How to Deal with Lazy Coworkers

By jarock5

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We all have a person or person's who work in our office that don't carry their load. They leave it up to someone else to pick up their slack. You are fed up and you are not going to take it anymore. So here's what you do... more »

How to Deal With Personal Issues at Work

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When you're dealing with serious problems at home, it can be difficult to focus on your job. Addressing your personal issues at work can be tricky, especially if you don't want your business spread around the office. Follow these steps to take ... more »

How to delegate tasks

By Natalie Hernandez

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Delegation is an important part of an effective manager. if you want something done right then you must delegate according to what each person can handle. There are some basic steps that you must learn to delegate properly... more »

How to Display Good Video Conferencing Etiquette

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Videoconferencing makes it easier to hold joint meetings with others who share the same technology. A whole new set of rules and etiquette need to be learned for a good video conference... more »

How to Do "Person on the Street" Interviews for a Newspaper

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Perhaps you've seen those "person on the street" or "inquiring photographer" features in your local newspaper. Somebody has to go out and find people willing to spout off and be photographed and it's not easy. If your newspaper lacks this ... more »

How to Do Office Yoga

By kjones83

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The workday can be both physically and emotionally stressful. It is important to take a few minutes each day to relax. Follow these easy "office yoga" tips to help you do just that... more »

How to Draft a Complaint Letter

By WCrew

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Sometimes in business or in your personal life you will receive something in error or you will face a situation that needs corrected. This article provides a brief guide on how to draft a complaint letter to remedy or fix the problem... more »

How to Draft an Acknowledgement Letter

By WCrew

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Sometimes you may be in a position where someone sent you something, and you may need to respond in writing acknowledging that you received it. This article provides a short guide on how to draft an acknowledgement letter... more »

How to Dress for an Interview

By ZachHodge

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This article helps you dress yourself for an interview in a business type settng... more »

How to Dress in General Office Attire

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Looking good at work is important if you want to be taken seriously. Not only should you look good, but you should also dress appropriately for the office environment. Follow these steps and you'll soon be climbing the corporate ladder, in ... more »

How to Ease Back Into Work After Vacation

By Ryn Gargulinski

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Vacation usually makes you serene, soothed—and spoiled. The hardest part of it all is returning to work. Rather than expect to rule the world the first Monday back, you can successfully ease back into work after vacation with some common sense, a ... more »

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