Tips to help you stand out at work

June 30, 2010 by admin  
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stand-out There’s a big difference between being a good employee and standing out to your employer. Some of the differences of the two I’ll describe now. PUNCTUALITY This seems pretty standard but, to my surprise, it is actually a point by which I’ve seen a great many people falter.  An employee who desires ... Continue Reading

Are you being treated unfairly at work?

June 29, 2010 by admin  
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unfairly-work Unfair treatment at work comes in many forms. Unsure if you are being treated unfairly at work? Here are a few examples: (1)The corporation, (or company), hires someone for a top level or management position from outside the company, passing over the loyal employee who has worked for the company for ... Continue Reading

What’s your negotiating style?

May 24, 2010 by admin  
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We all have a personal approach to negotiation. Here’s how to make the most of yours. Individual differences in how we prefer outcomes when interacting with others strongly affect how we approach negotiation, according to Carnegie Mellon University professor Laurie Weingart, who with other psychologists has pinpointed four basic negotiating personalities: 1. ... Continue Reading

It’s not your age, it’s your attitude

May 22, 2010 by admin  
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What can you do about the younger boss who ignores your experience? What we heard back from readers: • Look at yourself first. Pat, a fiftysomething admin, says, “My bosses are much younger and tend to want to do things in new ways. I realized that I’m not very adaptable. Once I ... Continue Reading

The secret to being happy at work

March 26, 2010 by admin  
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Part of the secret of being happy at work is focusing on your strengths, not your weaknesses. Even at the best of times, finding fulfilment in your job is hard enough. So how does one go about renewing lost happiness at work in the aftermath of the recession, when many ... Continue Reading

Soon to be Laid Off – I need to get Self Employed?

January 25, 2010 by admin  
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Maybe you are anticipating that you are to be retrenched, you should take immediate action. Act proactively and positive. These are some of the actions you might do: * Begin networking with colleagues without delay for an alternative work position. * Reduce your discretionary expenses. * Simplify your life. * ... Continue Reading

Travel Nurse Jobs – What They Are All About

January 25, 2010 by admin  
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Nurses are a highly respected and valuable asset to the medical community. There are a number of different exciting and rewarding nursing fields. One type of nurse that has become a popular career choice is the Travel Nurse. A travel nurse is a nurse that goes to various regions of ... Continue Reading

Game Tester Careers Are In High Demand

January 23, 2010 by admin  
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If you want to find some game tester careers that you can start working at home on then check out Game Tester Careers HQ. Once you sign up ,you will be introduced into the world of video games as a quality assurance tester that gets paid for testing games and seeing ... Continue Reading

Learning the Automotive Tune Up – Auto Mechanic Career Education

January 23, 2010 by admin  
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The old dreaded tune-up, this automotive service has changed immensely. In the older cars a tune up consisted of several replaceable items. I will mention some of these items in this article and compare the old vs the later model tune up. Read on. -Distributor type ignition systems require more tuning ... Continue Reading

The Value of Contentment in Work at Home Jobs

January 22, 2010 by admin  
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How much money will be enough to cause satisfaction in your home-based business? You don’t know? That might be a problem. One of the key components to working from home is the fact that you might have more breakaway time for family than in a traditional job. If you don’t have ... Continue Reading