Career Advice

Fri, Aug 27 2010

Ask a career coach: How can I make my job exciting again?

My job is already feeling stagnant (and I haven’t been here that long), how do you make a job feel fresh again? The first step is to get crystal clear on what gives you a sense of fulfillment. Think...

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Wed, Aug 18 2010

Ask a career coach: How do you network?

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Networking is about getting support in our professional lives. Many people tend to shy away from networking because they have a misconception about what networking is. The belief that networking is about...

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Mon, Jul 12 2010

Quiz: Are you about to be laid off?

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Getting laid off or even fired can be a shocking and upsetting experience. Being prepared can help cushion the blow so take our quiz to find out if your job could be on the chopping block next. Whether...

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Fri, Jun 11 2010

Ask a career coach: What is appropriate office attire?

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How can you tell what is appropriate and inappropriate office attire when starting a new job? Once you have made a first impression, it sticks. We all have an individual style we express through our clothing...

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Mon, Feb 8 2010

So you want to write a book?

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We’ve all thought at one point that we would like to write a book. So let’s take some advice from the professionals. Here are six tips for success as a writer from the author of Stuck in Downward...

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Wed, Jan 13 2010

Entrepreneur profile: Mysterion the Mind Reader

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You don’t have to sit at a desk from 9-to-5 to make a living. Finding a job you love is all about following your passions. Here’s how one man went from chef to mind reader. How would you describe...

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Sat, Jul 4 2009

How to negotiate a pay raise in a recession

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Asking for a pay raise when the economy is on the fritz is not an easy thing to do, but here are some tips to help you approach the situation with tact and research. So you’ve done it: you got the...

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Wed, Jul 1 2009

10 ways to impress your boss

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Navigating the corporate landscape can be confusing. Each company has its own culture, expectations of their employees, and management style. The key thing to remember is that there are two factors...

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Tue, Jun 30 2009

10 ways to not impress your boss

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In terms of your job, the rapport that you have with your boss is the most critical one. It can affect the direction of your career, and how much you can learn in your role. While office politics and...

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