How to Break Up Your Career Fears

What’s the roadblock? Fear. It’s a prime culprit in keeping us limited and stuck in our lives. Here are some ways to break up that fear so you can get back to creating the life you want: 1. Take action. The easiest, most effective way to eliminate fear is simply to start ... Continue Reading

Tips to Avoid Giving Donations at Work

A few ways to handle office donations and money contributions if you want to opt out: Just Say ‘No.’ Most people have big trouble with this tiny two-letter word. No one has a handle on your finances except for you. If things are swell, then give to your heart’s content. But ... Continue Reading

What does it mean to be two steps ahead all the time?

The upper management types tend to use vague phrases that sound wonderful for the situation. I’d say if they like what you say, they would probably come and ask you for suggestions again. In terms of what it means to be “two steps ahead,” I’d say it’s better than being two ... Continue Reading

A road map to get twice as much done in half as much time

You’ll operate most efficiently if you capitalize on every minute to produce fast, consistently great results. That means turning plans into action while banishing aimless anxieties and the urge to procrastinate. Here’s a road map to boost your productivity: Confront, don’t complain. There’s a time and place to vent your frustrations. But ... Continue Reading

6 important negotiating skills to split your savings

1. Know your adversary. That means learning their strengths and weaknesses by asking questions and listening. If they’re geeks, discuss the technical points. If they like to chew the fat, let them. You’ll learn. 2. Know your subject matter. Start preparing to bargain for a product or service, even when it ... Continue Reading

6 guidelines to write more clearly and concisely

HR directors from half of the 120 major American corporations polled in a recent study said they consider writing ability when making promotions. 1. Keep sentences short & sweet. The average businessperson prefers to read on an eighth-grade level. Accommodate that preference by keeping sentences to no more than 15 ... Continue Reading

Five skills required to retain a job

Grabbing a job is the most important task that a person is required to do in his lifetime. A secured job is a dream, but it is in the hand of the candidate itself, how does he plan for the job and what steps he take to make himself stay ... Continue Reading

Ask for a raise: What to do when you get refused

Whatever be the reason, there are some important considerations to keep in mind when you receive “no” as an answer to your request for a raise: 1. Keep your cool and think logically, even if colleagues you perceive as incompetent get a better deal that you got. Fretting and fuming about ... Continue Reading

Tips to move up for higher level job opportunities

1. Be a team placer Conducting yourself as a team placer is one of the most important thing that you can do to position yourself for career advancement. Working as a team player involves focusing on what’s in the best interest of your department and the company as a whole instead ... Continue Reading

6 Ways to Enhance Communication Skills

1. Take a speech course at a local community college or through a local school district’s adult education program. 2. Take a writing course or a course in English grammar from either of the same locations. Abilities in written language can aid in building oral communication skills. 3. See out the advise of the ... Continue Reading

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