Getting Ahead at Work

How to Assert Yourself on the Job

By Therese Haberman

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There is a fine line between assertiveness and aggression. It is seldom in your best interests to be labeled as aggressive, but assertiveness is a compliment and implies an ability to be tactful in achieving what you want. Read on for ideas on ... more »

How to Catch a Good Boss in Action

By Althea DeBrule

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You must learn to be a good boss. It doesn’t just come naturally. While you can absorb a lot from books written by leadership gurus and take countless leadership skill courses, unless you change your behavior, attitude and actions, the result ... more »

How to Get Matt Roloff To Speak At Your Event

By WritingWhiz

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Matt Roloff has had his share of hard knocks in his 46 years of life. Matt is a diastrophic dwarf, standing just over 4 feet tall. His joints are deformed and he is in constant pain. As a child, he was teased by other kids and draws curious ... more »

How to Keep a Job as an On Air Radio Personality

By scottedwardp

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In the commercial radio industry, it’s a dog eat dog world and a lot of on air personalities are wearing Milk Bone underwear. The volatile nature of management, corporate policy changes, ratings swings, the weather, you name it, can make your job ... more »

How to manage your New JOB

By Amod

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People take time to adjust in their new job very often,but the shorter time they take the better impression they make. as it goes,first impression matters a most... more »

How to Pack Energy Snacks for Work

By Wendell Fowler

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We spend our days running countless errands or plugged into our work station nibbling on whatever is within our grasp. For many people, 50, 60 and 70 hour work weeks have become a badge of courage. With vending machines within every few feet, ... more »

How to Prepare the Perfect “Professional Press Kit”

By Psalmist4M

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These are the “absolute musts” for a Press Kit for anyone attempting to acquire a top business/professional position, promoting a marketing strategy, or to present for an audition. Presentation is so key... more »

How to Protect Your Career from Recognition Thieves

By Althea DeBrule

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All people want to be recognized and praised for their accomplishments. It makes us feel significant and unique, and motivates us to achieve. However, recognition thieves rob us of the proper credit and worm their way into the spotlight by ... more »

How to Reduce Stress in Your Life

By Linc2010

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By controlling your subconscious you can learn to reduce negative thoughts and watch it as it happens on the computer... more »

How to Retire Early.

By chambersk

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Don't really want to work until you become eligible for social security? Who does? This is the guide for retiring at an early age... more »

How to Shine in the Workplace

By Elvis De Leon

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The workplace can be described as a light of opportunity that can help anyone succeed beyond their wildest dreams. To others, however, this environment can result in an endless pitfall, should anyone's particular actions (or lack thereof) get in ... more »

How to Survive At Work.

By imaqueen1975

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Tips on how to survive at your workplace. Steps on becoming the idea employee and learn how to quickly advance at your place of work... more »

How to Transform Your Thoughts Into Actions

By maaran

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We, humans are blessed with the ability of thinking for a long time about one or many topics. Ninety five % of the thoughts we get everyday goes waste without taking any action. If only one knows about how to transform our useful thoughts into ... more »

How to turn an internship into a full-time job

By dtrimble

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Lifeguarging, waitressing, landscaping and cashiering are popular summer jobs for college students. An internship is a better choice though! Internships provide applicable work experience and can turn into a full-time job after college. Here are ... more »

How to use the abbreviation "e.g." ("for example")

By onederland

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Kick your writing up a notch by using "e.g." (for example) properly in a sentence!.. more »

How to use the abbreviation "i.e." ("that is")

By onederland

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Ever wonder what "i.e." means and how it should be used in a sentence? Now you can bring your writing up a notch by using "i.e." ("in other words" or "that is") properly... more »

How to Write Clearly so People Can Understand You

By Amanda Twentyfive

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Are you often called upon to write things in your professional life? Whether it's a proposal, a journal article, or a press release, writing so people can understand you is critical. Unfortunately, oftentimes the piece you're trying to decipher ... more »

How to Ace Every Interview

By Therese Haberman

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Learn how to ace every job interview by following these tips. Good luck in your new position!.. more »

How to Balance Work and Graduate School

By Cassandra Harris

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Graduate school can be a daunting undertaking in itself, but attending graduate school while holding down a full-time job can seem overwhelming. With the proper tools and a reliable schedule, however, you can earn the graduate degree you desire ... more »

How to Be a Great Communicator

By Therese Haberman

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One of the keys to a successful career in any field is effective communications. Being savvy about keeping people informed is an art form in itself. Here are some ideas to consider... more »

How to Be a Great Manager

By Therese Haberman

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You can be a highly effective manager if you can incorporate some basic principles into your everyday work practices. Here are some ideas to consider to help you learn how to be a great manager... more »

How to Be a Mentor

By Therese Haberman

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Whether it is a formal mentoring program or just informally “adopting” a less experienced protégé on the job, here are some things to think about as you embark on a new kind of work relationship that is similar to a teacher/student bond... more »

How to Be a Winner in the Workplace

By Therese Haberman

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You would love to get along with your work mates and maybe be promoted some day in the future. What rules should you follow to be successful? Here are some clear tips for a head start on workplace etiquette... more »

How to be assertive

By klnygaard

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The definition of assertive is: Inclined to bold or confident, self-assured. Many people struggle with being assertive... more »

How to Be the Best Bartender

By rkayne

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Want to be the hit of the party? Want to have the most loyal customers of all? Want to be known as the person they ask "What do I want to drink"? This is way too easy ;).. more »

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