April 17th, 2008
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You’ve installed them all - Yahoo Messenger, Windows Live Messenger, Skype, Google Talk, etc. Now, if you’re very popular (or you just have annoying contacts) you find that you get interrupted by instant messages constantly. Some of the messages are essential, while others can wait. How do you filter out the distractions […]
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March 24th, 2008
In the last quarter of 2007, many economists have been speculating about the US recession. Their predictions were often dismal, going so far as to say that it will be worse now than it was in the 1930’s. The public’s response? Probably to panic, hold onto their jobs, and pray that they […]
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March 20th, 2008
If you haven’t found your dream job yet, the following collection of articles have helpful tips that can make the search easier:
An article about career choice from MindTools.
To find a dream job today pick a path with twists and turns by Penelope Trunk
Looking for your dream job at AskMen.com
5 Steps to Let Your Dream Job […]
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February 24th, 2008
Sometimes it feels flattering to be the go-to person for most tasks. This shows that people think you’re responsible, dependable, and you deliver good work. But what do you do when they give you too many tasks for you to handle? What if they depend too much on you for most things? If you answered […]
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February 22nd, 2008
Whether it’s a souvenir from your company or a gift from your coworkers, you probably receive at least one mug a year.
See the photo above? That’s all the extra mugs I own. Extra. Meaning, these are the mugs left unused in my home. From my count, these are 24 extra mugs. […]
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February 15th, 2008
If you spend hours a day in your workspace, you’ll need to make it as efficient and comfortable as possible. Here are some great articles that can help you accomplish that:
10 Ways to Relaxify Your Workspace by Steve Pavlina
Tips for your office from Design Psychology
Do Cubicles make workers more productive? from WiseGeek
Improve Your Cubicle Life […]
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February 8th, 2008
If you’re working in an office building, you get to interact with so many people throughout the day. If you’re telecommuting, this is still possible, although to a lesser degree. With all the people you meet, here are the 3 essential office relationships to cultivate:
The ally. This is like your office best friend. He or […]
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February 6th, 2008
Congratulations - you’ve been promoted! Well, not yet, but in case you’re eyeing a promotion, you might want to go over these articles for some great tips on climbing the corporate ladder without falling down:
20 Ways to Get Promoted in the Tech Industry at Infoworld.com
10 Ways to Get a Promotion (General Tips) at MSN Career […]
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January 22nd, 2008
Remember that big kid who would stomp on your sandcastles when you were 5 years old? Guess what, he graduated and moved into your office. Quite possibly next to your own cubicle. However, unlike sandbox politics, you can’t just cry and hope that your preschool teacher notices you. Here are some […]
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January 17th, 2008
Do you think that all it takes to get promotions, raises, and job offers is confined within the four walls of your office cube? The title says it all. Writing a book is a great, albeit uncommon, way to get your name and reputation out there.
Now, before you cringe while remembering how difficult your […]
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