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Want to ace your next interview and land that job you’ve been seeking? In a competitive job market, proper preparation for the interview is key to winning the assignment!   In the first part of this series, we offered the first 10 of 20 tips to help you prepare (this is part 2 of 2;… Read more »

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Want to ace your next interview and land that job you’ve been seeking? In a competitive job market, proper preparation for the interview is key to winning the assignment!   Here are 20 tips to help you prepare (part 1 of 2).   1. Research the industry and company. Show what you know! An interviewer… Read more »

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Have you ever had to put a terrific idea “on hold” because you didn’t have the resources to implement it properly? Maybe you had an unique market opportunity, a wonderful new product idea or a terrific new service extension that simply had to be placed “on the back burner” because you lacked the right people… Read more »

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Personal productivity is often driven by your ability to focus on the task at hand.   At the start of a brand new year, you’ve likely set some lofty work-related goals for yourself, for your department or for the organization. And in order to achieve these ambitious milestones, it will likely take a lot of… Read more »

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One of the greatest predictors of your happiness at work is your relationship with your manager. So when you’re considering a new job, it’s important to know how you’ll get along with your new boss. This can be hard to assess in an interview when you’re working hard to demonstrate why she should hire you…. Read more »

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When a new person enters your work space, it can change the social dynamic and put you on edge. But it can also be an amazing opportunity for new ideas, new energy, and even a new friend. Though your natural response to a new coworker might be defensiveness and competitiveness, welcoming your coworker will make… Read more »

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  The holiday season can be a very tricky time in the workplace. All those holiday parties, gift exchanges, feeding frenzies, and other holiday celebrations can get in the way of normal work activities, resulting in a significant loss of productivity. They can also make your colleagues who don’t observe the same holidays uncomfortable. Don’t… Read more »

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Getting the best opportunities at work isn’t just about completing your to-do list every week. Managers value your personality and attitude nearly as much, and sometimes that’s what really counts when it comes time to assign someone to lead a choice project or get a coveted promotion.   Here are 7 qualities of a good… Read more »

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We all know that we’re supposed to show up to work on time, respect our managers, and meet deadlines as assigned. Oftentimes, we talk about the things we need to do (or rather, must do) at work to climb the proverbial ladder of success. However, one should also be mindful of things that you should… Read more »

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Motivation is a rather tricky feeling. Some days you feel it, and other days you can’t grab a corner of it no matter how hard you try. You stare at the computer screen, willing yourself to type, create, develop, and instead you find yourself simply going through the motions, barely caring about the work you’re… Read more »