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Workplace advice for any issue, problem, or concern; from changing careers to co-working advice and decorating needs.

Looking For a Job? 3 Ways to Entice Employers to Open Your Emails
Are you guilty of this tragic job application mistake? It’s easy enough to make. You spend hours, slaving over your cover letter and résumé. You write and you revise and you consult with your smarter friends and you write and you drink a fair amount of coffee and you revise some more, until, finally… it’s finished. (Or, the deadline is mere minutes away, so it’s as “finished” as it’s ever going to be.)
By Meag Campbell9 years ago in Journal
Questions to Ask at a Job Interview
The interview process can be scary and cause you to tense up when you're unsure of what to expect and how to land a successful job. But these tips on what to ask at a job interview will help you feel less stressed and more confident in landing the job of your dreams. To give a killer interview make sure to de-stress before you go in for an interview, have an adequate night of sleep, and do research about the company ahead of time.
By Glenn Bushinski9 years ago in Journal
Back to Work
Okay, so it's not Monday, but it feels like it. For the past few years, my life has taken a turn I never wanted (no one ever wants life to take a turn for the worse). Due to a terminal illness of my father-in-law, family drama, a surgery for my husband, and the day-to-day job of a mom, I lost time. Cutting time away from my fiction writing was not an option, as without it I had no real outlet. Refusing to take time away from my family I had to make some big choices. Unfortunately, my freelance writing career was the sacrificial lamb in all of this.
By Jessie White9 years ago in Journal
Concerns for Entry-Level Jobs
Entry-level jobs mark beginning of the career for college graduates. Initially, the job options available were limited to a few sectors. The prerequisites for those jobs were limited as well, and a high school education or a degree was sufficient to land a job. Economic conditions that prevailed then were not belligerent as they are now. With the world getting globalized and an augmentation of labor-force across the world, job seekers now face the risk of losing their jobs to someone sitting in a different corner of the world. And to add more problems to their existing concerns, technological advancements have led to the development of machines, which can perform tasks more efficiently, thereby increasing the risk of losing their job to man-made machines.
By Eva Lee9 years ago in Journal
Investing in Property: A Beginner's Help Guide to Avoid Common Mistakes
Location, Location, Location. That's the first quote that springs to mind when most people think of property. Some would argue that it is the single most important factor when house shopping, I'd disagree. Personally, I think every little thing is important, from the window frames to the distance between the two nearest bus stops, to knowing what sort of weeds are growing in the back yard; all factors—both in and outside of the house count as important. That's the advice I give to family and friends; "everything matters" and all things need to be taken into careful consideration with this high-value purchase. Every day, people shop online, in-store, measure length, width and the height of garments, compare and contrasts colors; that's the same meticulous care that should go into arguably the most expensive purchase made in most people's lifetime.
By Marcus "Paradise" Dawes9 years ago in Journal
How To Overcome Job Search Depression During Holidays
Graduates looking for a job often encounter fear and anxiety. For freshers, it is a novel experience, and they are susceptible to fear of rejection and depression. It is natural to be nervous in the due course, but a prolonged situation of anxiety can lead to depression. Depression can have adverse effects on your physical and mental well-being and undermine your chance of securing a job.
By Harmion Morris9 years ago in Journal
Seven Things You Should Know About Sales-From The Fat Guy
I am a well known fat guy. You're probably thinking "How is that relevant?" or "Why does that matter?" Well in a perfect world, it wouldn't, but it is human nature to judge, to make assumptions based on a snap impression. So no matter how distasteful, no matter how proud you are of your enlightened and modern mentality, it's a good bet that, at least on a subconscious level, you let things like someone's body shape impact how you treat them.
By Dan Utt9 years ago in Journal
Do You Have Commence-a-Phobia?
Do you have commence-a-phobia? . No not arachnophobia (fear of spiders), not apiphobia (fear of bees) But “Commence-a-phobia”. It's, well, a fear yes. It's my catchy term for fear of starting something.
By gilli .9 years ago in Journal
Fundamentals of Listing Achievements in Resume
Successfully applying for a job means showing the prospective employer why you are better than other candidates. If you want to get noticed among the crowd, is there any better way than mentioning your accomplishments in your resume? Employers often look for candidates who went beyond their job roles and helped meet targets for the company. They are in for pinpointing achievers who can bring transformation in work routine and boost profits of their business. Highlighting your achievements in the resume not only tells about your abilities but also specifies what values you can bring to an organization. Here are ways in which you can mention your achievements and make your resume impressive.
By Eva Lee9 years ago in Journal
Make Sure You Don't Forget This When Selling
Selling is something common in our days. Every time we search for a job we see that many of the available positions are sales related.
By Loredana Egri9 years ago in Journal
That Gray Ring Around Your Shirt Collar has Nothing to do with Hygiene!
Did you fall for the same hook, line and sinker growing up that I fell for?Buckle down, get good grades in high school, go to college so you can land a good job and be set for life. At the time it seemed like great advice from people that truly cared, like your parents or a mentor you trust. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure they had your best interest at heart and only wanted you to succeed in life. But here's where the problem starts, there are very few people out there who truly know how to provide career counseling in the 21st Century. If you're like the ten's of thousands of recent college grads who were great listeners and followed this advice, then why are all the coffee shops employed by recent college educated professionals still looking for that dream job?
By Todd Rapel9 years ago in Journal
Can Introverts Actually Rock the Professional World?
Before I learned what it means to be an introvert, followed by me realizing that I am one, I spent many years worrying that something was wrong with me. I stood back as a theme emerged in how grown-ups, teachers, coaches, guidance counsellors, room mates, doctors, employers, friends, team mates, relatives, neighbours, co-workers, and partners described me:
By Mike Dineen9 years ago in Journal