Getting Ahead at Work

How to Choose an Online Accredited Degree Program

By Jeanne Grunert

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As the economy shakes and quakes from roiling energy and consumer goods prices, many adults consider returning to school to attain an advanced degree. Study after study proves that as educational attainments increase, one's income increases too. ... more »

How to Choose Stocks

By LayGenius

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This is about being able to read, understand and buy common stocks. Common stocks are the ones that can either make you wealthy or at the very least give you a more comfortable life, and maybe lead to an early retirement... more »

How to Choose the Right Part Time Job

By georgeplimpton

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Are you someone working full time who wants to earn an extra income? If so, then this article is for you. As they say, nobody becomes rich by being an employee for all of his or her life. Most likely, if you are an employee, you are living ... more »

How to Choose the Right Part Time Job

By amalchick

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Are you someone working full time who wants to earn an extra income? If so, then this article is for you. As they say, nobody becomes rich by being an employee for all of his or her life. Most likely, if you are an employee, you are living ... more »

How to Click with Temp Agencies

By lbothell

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The savvy temp not only handles various assignments in a professional manner, but also makes the temp agency look good. Every assignment can either help or hurt the agency – either the client will feel you solved their problems or contributed to ... more »

How to Conduct a Media Interview

By kjones83

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Successfully interviewing someone--for journalistic or marketing purposes--can be a challenging prospect. Knowing these tips will ensure you get the information you need and capture your subject... more »

How to Conduct an Interview

By NEGiroux

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Interviewing is a skill anyone can learn. These same skills can make you the hit of any social event. The skills help you draw out other people, help them to talk about themselves or their passions. Most people enjoy an attentive, interested ... more »

How to Control Your Anger

By PrestonGresham

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Let's face it, throughout your day, there will be someone or something that will make you angry. Whether it's another motorist, a bill collector or the cashier at your local grocer, you may often find yourself biting down on your lip in order to ... more »

How to Coordinate Executive Meetings

By YvonneRobert

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The tasks of an executive assistant sometimes require an ability to juggle several projects. In fact, an assistant must consider the number of hats to wear while coordinating one executive meeting. Executive meetings typically involve various ... more »

How to Cope With a First-Time Boss

By Bill Bucy

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First-time bosses can be a pain in the neck. Every decision and communication is an experiment as they learn their new skills. Understanding and empathy can go a long way to making the situation easier on yourself... more »

How to Cope With Being Rejected for Promotion

By Bill Bucy

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Someone else got the promotion you worked so hard to earn. You're embarrassed, confused, hurt and angry. You can also gain respect and position yourself for the future if you take a deep breath and follow a few steps. Read on to learn how... more »

How to Cope With Ruthless Co-Workers

By Clarissa Steffen, Ed.D.

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Climbing the ladder of success can create jealousies which may trigger co-workers to act out on you in a threatening way. The acting out can range from covert to over behaviors. Learning to cope with the ruthlessness can be critical if you are ... more »

How to Correct Someone

By Ranie

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Oops. People make mistakes and people sometimes need correction so you can prove your intellectual intelligence compared to their momentary ignorance or you can correct people out of goodness so they can learn their lesson. How do you correct ... more »

How to Create a Career 101 Lesson Plan for the High School Classroom

By Martina McKoy

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As the market becomes more of a global society, it is important to prepare students with more diversified work skills. Here are some ways to help your high school students to get a jumpstart on their career... more »

How to Create and Use Your Own Daily Affirmations

By PurpleAnkh

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Affirmations. These are short goal statements, written in the present tense as though they have already occurred. It is a way of gently re-programming your subconcious for success in your chosen endeavours, whether they be internal or external. ... more »

How to create perfume design packaging that boost sales dramatically

By traff20

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Create perfume design packaging is not easy .Today when Estee Lauder, or Elizabeth Arden, or L'Oreal, or Inter Perfumes or Parlux — or Coty ,even other perfume company — launches a new fragrance, the design of the packaging alone costs tens of ... more »

How to Create Your Goals and Objectives

By Bill Bucy

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In many work situations, most individuals are asked to participate in setting their goals or objectives for the year. Since you want goals to be both a stretch and obtainable, you should give your end of the process careful thought. Read on to ... more »

How to Deal With a Boss Who Knows Less Than You

By Bill Bucy

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Supervisors need to understand the bigger picture to be effective. The details belong to the people who perform the individual tasks. Some bosses, though, feel the need to tell those folks how to do their jobs, something that hurts morale and can ... more »

How to Deal With a Lousy Supervisor

By Grammar

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Everyone who has worked has experienced having a lousy supervisor. What I mean by lousy is that they are so lazy, so pathetic, so insignificant it is both funny and sad at the same time. Here's how to deal with them... more »

How to Deal with Career Stagnation

By Tom Fowler

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Many workers find themselves stuck in place and it can seem that is where they will be until they retire. The good news is, if you are person with even a small amount of dedication to your career, chances are excellent that, one day, ... more »

How to Deal With Criticism From A Manager Other Than Yours

By Bill Bucy

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You likely answer to a number of people at work besides your immediate supervisor, such as team or project leaders. This broadens the spectrum of who is judging you and offering criticism. A little analysis will help you deal with this new reality... more »

How to Decline a Promotion

By Joe Raasch

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You are the chosen one. Your manager offers you a promotion to the next level in your organization. Problem is, you are not sure you want this promotion. What do you do?.. more »

How to Design a Strip Club

By billyclint21885

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At some point in your architectural career, you may be asked by that all-important client to design his or her new strip club. This article will tell you all you need to know about life safety issues on the poles, egress requirements for ... more »

How to Design an Office Bulletin Board

By tracyc

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Need something extra in your break room or hallway? Tired of people saying they misplaced or never received a memo? Putting up a bulletin in your office is easy and adds a personal touch to your work environment... more »

How to Develop a Communications Portfolio

By jpipkins

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Every communications representative needs a portfolio to display their talents to prospective employers and clients. Your portfolio is the “bible” of your professional life. You want to showcase your best work to get ahead in the industry... more »

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