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The women’s 5-step guide to get noticed at work
April 08, 2013 by William Frierson
Women working together on a business project. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.
We’ve all heard the old chestnut: Part of the reason why women don’t earn as much as men is that they simply don’t ask for raises as often. As it turns out, that’s just not true. New research by nonprofit business group Catalyst has found that women ask for raises just as much as men. Continue Reading
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Why Your College Degree Has More Value Than You Think
April 04, 2013 by William FriersonA college degree goes beyond just improving your chances of getting a job and making money. It offers other benefits as well. The following post explains.
We all know about the obvious benefits to having a college degree—namely, a steady job and financial security. But we often overlook other benefits to higher education: quality of life improvements that deserve to be brought into focus, whether you’re on the fence about going back to school or are just having a
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The Career You Should Prepare For Regardless of Your Skills
April 01, 2013 by William FriersonNo matter your profession, there is one career path we can all participate in. Find out what it is in the following post.
Have you considered that no matter where you are or what you’re doing, the path of your career is headed to a single destination? That destination is…another career. It’s a career for which you may or may not have been preparing. It’s also a career in which you’ll only
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Critical Thinking and Innovation – The New High Ranking Skills at the Workplace
March 29, 2013 by William FriersonWhen searching for your next job, consider that a potential employer may be looking for a candidate skilled in critical thinking and innovation. Learn more in the following post.
“For CEOs today, it’s all about achieving growth and efficiency through innovation. It’s not about product innovation so much anymore as about innovating business models. process, culture and management.” ~ Ginni Rometty, IBM CEO You might attribute critical thinking and innovation as a strong skill set for leaders
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Critical Thinking and Innovation – The New High Ranking Skills at the Workplace
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How to Become a Star Performer at Work
March 26, 2013 by William FriersonIn order to be the best you can be on the job, you must have the desire to be. The following post has tips for anyone who needs some motivation.
The first question my boss asked me was, “What makes our best guys perform so well?” I thought it was a rhetorical question, so I waited for him to continue. After all, what did I know? I’d just started two days earlier. It turns out the answer
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Don’t Quit Your Job Just Because You Want To
March 25, 2013 by William FriersonWhile you may want to just walk away from your current job, that may not be the best idea at the moment. The following post has some things you should think about before quitting your job.
Are you fed up with your job? Dreaming of quitting? I’ve been there. I quit my first full-time job two short months after my start date. I’m pretty sure my parents felt this the way one would feel an impending apocalypse. I quit because I didn’t like the job. I was bored. There weren’t any windows. I
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Being Happier At Work: 5 Ways To Get You There Now
March 12, 2013 by William Frierson
Manager meeting with employee on the job. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.
Do you feel satisfied with your job? If not, you might want to consider talking to your boss about how to make things better. The following post offers five ways for becoming happier at work. Continue Reading
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7 Ways to Put on a Happy Face at Work–and Smile All the Way to the Bank
March 05, 2013 by William Frierson
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Having an infectious smile and putting some zip in one’s step doesn’t just make work life more fun. Being happy at work is also a career booster.
A study of recent MBA hires found that optimistic people get hired more quickly than their less-optimistic peers. What’s more, two years into the job, these happy workers were more likely to have been promoted. (Here’s a link.)
Being happy on the job improves your reputation. Optimism also makes you more resilient, able to adapt to new situations, and solve problems faster. Happy employees get better feedback from bosses and peers. And they enjoy more job satisfaction because work doesn’t feel boring, difficult, or unpleasant. Continue Reading
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Interview Mistakes to Avoid
December 27, 2012 by William Frierson
Making a good impression in an interview is a big step in landing a new job. In order for veterans (and other job seekers) to achieve this goal, it is important not to make the mistakes mentioned in the following post.Interviews are a time of excitement , anticipation, and anxiety for many job seekers. A good interview is the key to a new career. For this reason, it’s not always the most qualified person who gets an offer; it’s frequently the person who has the best interview. Here are some interview mistakes to avoid, so that you can put your best foot forward:
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4 Holiday Job Search Tips
November 30, 2012 by William FriersonJust because it is the holiday season, that does not mean you can’t get a job. Check out some job search tips in the following post.Every year in November, job seekers get discouraged that no-one is hiring and stop their search activities until January. Is this you?
Make the last two months of the year work for you, instead of against you.
Step 1: Review all your marketing materials and update them.
Use a clear head and mind to review your resume, social media profiles, cover letters, and email signatures.
* does each portray you as the best match for the job you are seeking?
* are you demonstrating your past successes in terms of your future goals?
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