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How to Network at a Social Event Without Being a Creep

How to Network at a Social Event Without Being a Creep

Several years ago, I attended a birthday party for the son of a power couple. A media mogul I’ve always admired was also at the celebration, but I wasn’t sure that it was the right venue to start networking, and I let the opportunity slip away.

11 years, 4 months ago

How to Apply for a Position That Doesn’t Exist

How to Apply for a Position That Doesn’t Exist

Waiting for the perfect position to pop up in your LinkedIn feed? Can’t find job descriptions that nail down your skills and goals in your daily search results? If you’ve been searching for your dream job and haven’t found it, it’s possible that it doesn’t exist—at least not yet.

11 years, 4 months ago

9 Tips That Will Make You the Best Public Speaker Ever

9 Tips That Will Make You the Best Public Speaker Ever

It’s no secret that a large portion of the population absolutely despises talking in front of a crowd. But, unfortunately, public speaking is a big part of being a productive member of the workforce.

11 years, 4 months ago

30 Things British People Say Vs What They Actually Mean

30 Things British People Say Vs What They Actually Mean

#9 Is Perfect

11 years, 5 months ago

3 Ways to Become Truly Irreplaceable at Work

3 Ways to Become Truly Irreplaceable at Work

Some (rather pessimistic) bosses live by the mantra, “Everyone is replaceable.” And while it may be true that there is always someone who can take over the responsibilities in your job description if you were to leave, there are ways to ensure that it’s really, really hard to completely fill your role.

11 years, 6 months ago

What to Say Instead of “Sorry”

What to Say Instead of “Sorry”

Think about it: How many times do you apologize for something small in the workplace?

11 years, 6 months ago

How to Get Over Your Fear of Your Boss

How to Get Over Your Fear of Your Boss

For each of the eager beavers out there who seize upon any opportunity to remind the higher-ups of their existence, there are handfuls of fearful employees doing whatever they can to avoid unwanted attention or judgement from management.

11 years, 6 months ago

13 Common Email Phrases—Decoded!

13 Common Email Phrases—Decoded!

What you see is often not what you get, and that’s also true for what you get in emails. What is written is often not what is actually meant—especially where some very common phrases are concerned. The next time you see one of these, think about what the other person might really mean.

11 years, 7 months ago

3 Strategies for Keeping Your Cool at Work

3 Strategies for Keeping Your Cool at Work

You get a rude email from a co-worker.

11 years, 9 months ago

What To Do When Someone Takes Credit for Your Work

What To Do When Someone Takes Credit for Your Work

Managers love to extol the virtues of a team mentality. I can’t count how many schlocky motivational posters I’ve seen emblazoned on middle management walls (or fabric-covered cubicle dividers, as the case may be) over the years, all claiming that teamwork is pretty much the solution to everything.

11 years, 9 months ago

How to Never Feel Stressed at Work Again

How to Never Feel Stressed at Work Again

We all know what “stress” feels like. When your boss tells you, “See me in my office,” your body heats up, your heart starts racing, and your stomach begins to churn. These are just a few of the body’s many possible responses to what we typically call stress, and what scientists call the body’s “fight or flight” response.

11 years, 9 months ago

5 Ways to Make Sure Your Boss Knows Just How Awesome You Are

5 Ways to Make Sure Your Boss Knows Just How Awesome You Are

Signed a huge client? Check. Trained six new employees? Check. Hit your monthly sales quota in a week? Done and done.

11 years, 9 months ago

8 Tricky Work Dilemmas (and How to Deal With Them)

8 Tricky Work Dilemmas (and How to Deal With Them)

Does this sound familiar? Your office has a hiring freeze and your workload triples. You show up to work one day and your boss has been let go, or your co-worker Melissa has taken credit for all of your hard work again.

11 years, 9 months ago

The Absolute Best Questions to Ask at Your Interview

The Absolute Best Questions to Ask at Your Interview

At this point, you probably know that when your interviewer asks you, “Do you have any questions for me?” the answer is always “yes.”

11 years, 9 months ago

3 Steps to a Perfect Informational Interview

3 Steps to a Perfect Informational Interview

Let’s say you managed the tricky process of asking for an informational interview (and yes, we've got tips for that, too) and have succeeded in arranging a meeting with an amazing contact.

11 years, 9 months ago

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