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Seven things you should never say in a job interview
Reading Time: 2 minutes You’ve practiced over and over again what to say in your job interview — but did you know that there are also things you absolutely shouldn’t say? Here’s a list of top things you should avoid saying: “I don’t like my job.” In most cases, the position you’re interviewing for will build on your current position…
7 things you should never say in a job interview
Reading Time: 2 minutes You’ve practiced over and over again what to say in your job interview — but did you know that there are also things you absolutely shouldn’t say? Here’s a list of top things you should avoid saying: “I don’t like my job.” In most cases, the position you’re interviewing for will build on your current position…
6 Tips For Overcoming Job Interview Jitters
Reading Time: 2 minutes It’s right before an important job interview. Suddenly, your heart’s pounding, your mouth goes dry, and you begin to feel nauseous. And you start to doubt that you’re going to be able to answer even one of the hiring manager’s questions properly. If this sounds familiar, you suffer from some serious job interview jitters.…
Why having fun at work is important
Reading Time: 2 minutes For a lot of people, “fun” isn’t the first word that springs to mind when they think of work. Yet there’s no reason why it shouldn’t be — especially when you consider the many benefits of fun in the workplace. The benefits of a fun work environment Ensuring you and your team have a fun,…
Finger, hand, and wrist exercises for office workers
Reading Time: 2 minutes Working long hours at the computer every day can place serious strain on your fingers, hands, and wrists. Overuse and strain can lead to all sorts of aches and pains that can impact your functioning at work, as well as at home. In fact, some can even become serious enough to warrant medical attention,…
A Tribute to Hard-Working Moms Everywhere
Reading Time: < 1 minutes For decades, we have supported hard-working women everywhere. We believe in the strength, power, and unique benefits women bring to the workplace and see all women for what they are—leaders at work, at home, and in our communities. Here’s to hard-working moms. You are an inspiration to us, to your families, and to women…
Career advancement checklist
Reading Time: 2 minutes If you’re serious about advancing your career, there are certain things you need to consistently do to keep moving forward. The following checklist will help: Create a career map and review it regularly. Your career map shows your desired career trajectory from where you are now to your ultimate career goal. The U.S. Newsarticle “3 Steps to Mapping…
Goal setting during the first days in a new job
Reading Time: 2 minutes When you start a new job, you’ll likely go through an onboarding process to give you a comprehensive overview of your new company’s culture, as well as your new role. Of course, the overall objective is for you to assimilate and become productive as soon as possible. However, did you know that setting your own smaller…
Communication skills for IT professionals: Do’s and don’ts
Reading Time: 3 minutes By Doug Paulo To advance your IT career, you need good technical abilities, but you also need good communication skills. Many accomplished IT professionals use accurate technical terminology to speak enthusiastically and in detail about a wide range of technological topics. While this is appropriate in a peer-to-peer setting or a job interview with…
Harnessing the Power of Positive Thinking to Change the Direction of Your Career
Reading Time: 2 minutes Do you ever let an opportunity at work pass you by because you believe you lack the skills or knowledge to do a good job? If you have answered this question with a yes, then you might actually be undermining your career due to negative thinking. As Curt Rosengren explains in his U.S. News article titled “How…