Effective Work Habits

How to Enjoy Your First Day Teaching College

By mcmorrison

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No one is suggesting it will be a cake walk, but your first day teaching a college course doesn't have to be an ordeal. Walk into your classroom with confidence and a positive feeling of anticipation... more »

How to Ensure Excellent Customer Service

By Jennifer Erchul

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Are your goals to have greater customer satisfaction, more referrals and better customer retention? One way to reach them is through excellent customer service. Do you provide this? Do your employees? It sounds simple enough, as we are all ... more »

How to Entertain Yourself at Work

By Courtney Flaherty Flaherty

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Lets face it, for most of us work isn’t a nonstop thrill ride and instead of endless work there are many times where work is at a halt and we are left with nothing to do. If playing computer generated solitaire just isn’t cutting it, try these ... more »

How to Establish Your Chiropractic Practice

By kidsleepinfo

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One of the most difficult parts of becoming a professional is the transition from training into practice. No two paths are the same, but here are some general guidelines... more »

How to Explain Job Etiquette to a Teen

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Teaching teens anything takes some diligence, and preparing them for something new and out of their realm of experience can be downright hard. But explaining professional behavior and etiquette to a teen may be the most important thing you can do ... more »

How to Fight Fair in Conflict Situations

By Althea DeBrule

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Resolving conflict is seldom so simple that everyone agrees on one solution. Unfair fights, verbal attacks and displays of anger tend to slow down the resolution process and often cause permanent damage to relationships as well. To help you ... more »

How to Find a job that will help you to lose weight

By smilesatme1

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Isn't that nice if our job has a built in weight loss in it? But we do have some choices that we can work to stay fit while busy working to earn money. There are many jobs that you need to do the exercise style to get paid. The question here is ... more »

How to Find a Newspaper Job in New York

By RockOnRockL

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While journalists sometimes seem to hide behind their byline, their ability to unearth stories is exposed in the articles they write. This is particularly true of New- York-based journalists who scour Manhattan and its boroughs for ... more »

How to find time to write

By ReuseItAll

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Having trouble finding consistent time to write? Make a plan, start a routine and stick to it. Set some goals with regards to writing and a reasonable time frame to achieve them such as a week or a month. Here are some ideas to help teach you how ... more »

How to Find Volunteers

By Heather Walsh

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One of the hardest jobs of any volunteer coordinator is finding people to volunteer their time. These days, it seems that everyone has a hundred different commitments and just don’t have the spare time. If you are looking to find volunteers for a ... more »

How to Find What You Need on the Road

By Sharon Slayton

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Many people today face extended periods of time living on the road and away from home. What do you do when all the comforts and reliable services you are used to are out of reach? At a time when you need your wits about you to stay focused on ... more »

How to focus on your future

By niknik2008

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Make a choice that you want to change your direction then think, write, and act on it... more »

How to Follow Up After a Movie Junket

By Paula Parker

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You flew out to Los Angeles or New York City one day, saw the screening of an upcoming film, interviewed the actors and movie makers the next day and flew home after the interviews. Whew! What an exciting but fatiguing two days. However, your ... more »

How to Follow up After an Interview With a Musician

By Paula Parker

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You just finished your interview with the musician. You were prepared, you conducted yourself as a professional and got some great answers to your questions. That’s great! However, the interview doesn’t stop when you say goodbye. There are ... more »

How to Follow Up After Gospel Music Association Week

By Paula Parker

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Whew! Gospel Music Association (GMA) Week is over. It was a productive week and you had some great interviews. But it was also a busy week and you’re exhausted. Before you fall into bed and sleep for two days straight, there are a few things you ... more »

How to Format a Resume

By Kristen Fischer

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Even though a resume is based on its content, it's also dependent on a strong format. That's why the look and design of your resume says just as much about you as the words on the document. Here are some tips for a strong resume format... more »

How to Format an Outline in Word

By JessieKing

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You have spent hours piecing words together creating an outline or summary. Now your document says everything you want it to say, but unless your formatting makes it easy to read, your outline looks more like a list. Here are some simple steps to ... more »

How to Gain Self Respect

By meemee67

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Some people just command respect. They draw people in as they exude confidence and security within. What makes them so charasmatic? Here are a few tips to help you demand self respect and call the attention from others too... more »

How to Get a Book Review Before a Book Is Published

By Camille Platt

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Thousands of books are released from publishing houses and self-publishers each year. So how do you stand out from the rest and get the publicity you deserve? Follow these simple steps to get your work in the news before it even hits the shelves... more »

How to Get a Manuscript Ready for Publication

By alisonstorm

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Many writers dream of the day they’ll see their name published on the cover a best-selling book. Getting to that stage takes a lot of steps, including getting the manuscript ready for publication. Here are a few tips straight from a publisher... more »

How to Get a Promotion

By amalchick

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Growth is a very strong human need. The order can be debated and contested, but the need to "move up" indisputable. This phenomenon is all the more visible when human beings participate in a vocation, and get rewarded for deploying ... more »

How to Get a Promotion/Raise

By Dan Allard

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Do you think its time that you receive a promotion at work, or at least a raise? Of course every job is different, and a promotion or raise might not be available at your company, but there are some guidelines you can follow to improve your ... more »

How to Get a Quick Nap During the Work Day

By TamekaHicks

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Your typical work day: Meeting on top of meeting upon conference calls and neverending emails. Tired yet? No matter how exhausting and stressed your day gets, there's time to rejuvenate with a 10-, 20- or 30-minute nap... more »

How to Get Along with Company Lawyers

By Bill Bucy

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It seems you can't even ask someone the time of day without having to first run your request through "legal." Annoying for sure, but it's reality, and it won't change. However, here's a process that can both help speed up legal reviews and keep ... more »

How to Get Along With Your Boss

By Sharon Slayton

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Most of us know what it feels like to be an employee or a worker, but what does it feel like to be a boss? What are the special challenges to friendships and decision making on the job? You'll explore ways that you can foster better relations ... more »

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