A lot of people say they want career advancement, but they sabotage their own job success by doing things that stand in their way when they want to get promoted. These 10 bad behaviors damage your career credibility and will keep you you from reaching your work goals.
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What would happen if your home office was hit by weather, fire or theft? Big companies do disaster planning to protect their premises, equipment and information, but have you thought about what it takes to have a secure home office? Here are some DIY security tips for your home office that will help you protect your home office property and keep your important files and information safe.
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Tired of the same old tired office Christmas party? Here are ten office party ideas that will turn a run-of-the-mill corporate party (yawn) into an event to remember, one that people will talk about for years to come. (My favorites are #1 and #10 — if you do one of these at your holiday party, come back and share how it goes!)
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You'll get better results with when you've mastered good cover letters and resume cover notes. These ten cover letter tips come from someone who reads cover notes every day.
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The rules of office fashion advice and dressing for business have changed, and to stay up to date in business, it's also important to keep your look and personal style of office dress up to date, too. These tips offer shortcuts to looking hipper at work.
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If you've been trying to get a job for a while with no luck, or your job search has slowed to a snail's pace, here are 11 ideas to get you unstuck, give you some inspiration and focus, and put your job search back in flight.
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When you've hit the job search doldrums, there are some specific things you can do to bring new energy and get your job hunt back on track.
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Sometimes you simply have to put down the phone. Always being plugged in is distracting and exhausting, and it actually reduces your productivity. Here are eleven ways you can give your life a boost of quality and satisfaction by learning how and when to unplug.
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Knotting a strip of cloth around your neck is an unusual fashion, isn't it? Today younger people are less likely to sport ties, but they're still standard business attire for most men in the corporate world. Here is what different colors of ties communicate about you.
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An interview thank you letter is more than a formality...it's a marketing piece and the continuation of a conversation. It's important because if they're having a tough time making a decision, you just might tip the choice in your direction. Here is what you need to know to make the most of your thank you notes.
You should always send an interview thank you note.
Send your thank you note the next day.
Say something meaningful that shows you're seeing yourself in the job.
Use your interview notes to write your letter.
Mention a personal connection so they remember you.
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