Considering a new career path in science? 6 tips to get started

Reading Time: 3 minutes   Are you stuck in a career track or discipline within science that youโ€™re not passionate about anymore?ย Rest assured, youโ€™re not alone. Many scientists choose a career based on interests they developed during their teens or early twenties. And since our interests and priorities change over time, itโ€™s not uncommon to find yourself in a…

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The best jobs for your personality type

Reading Time: 2 minutes   If youโ€™re a young person thinking about your future career, youโ€™re probably drawn to a specific industry such as IT or healthcare based on your skills and interest. However, before pursuing any training for a specific occupation or applying for a job, itโ€™s important to first determine whether youโ€™re an introvert or an extrovert…

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How to take a professional selfie

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Reading Time: 3 minutes   What do Rembrandt, President Obama, Andy Warholย and Madonna have in common? Of course, each of these people isโ€”or wasโ€”world famous. But after fame and fortune, the similarities fade. The answer is that at some point in their lives, all these people made selfies. Whether they used oil on canvas, acrylic on silkscreen or a…

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Three great part-time jobs for senior workers

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   Are you a senior worker looking to stay professionally active without having to work full time? Or maybe youโ€™ve already retired โ€” but you miss the challenge and social connections of work. Either way, if one of these scenarios resonates with you, youโ€™re not alone. Many senior workers are looking to work well past…

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Why having fun at work is important

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   For a lot of people, โ€œfunโ€ isnโ€™t the first word that springs to mind when they think of work. Yet thereโ€™s no reason why it shouldnโ€™t be โ€” especially when you consider the many benefits of fun in the workplace. The benefits of a fun work environment Ensuringย you and your team have a fun,…

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Email templates for common workplace situations

Reading Time: 2 minutes   Do you ever get the sinking feeling that your inbox is filling up with messages you need to reply toโ€”but you just donโ€™t have time? Perhaps whenever you try to compose an email, you get a bad case of writerโ€™s block. Or maybe you frequently receive the same types of emailsโ€”and you just want…

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Choosing a new career path – 7 tips on how to get started

Reading Time: 2 minutes   Are you stuck in a career that youโ€™re not passionate about? If so, youโ€™re not alone. Most of us choose a career based on interests that we develop during our teens or early twenties. And since our interests and priorities change over time, itโ€™s not uncommon to find yourself in a profession thatโ€™s not…

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Tips for avoiding job scams

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Are you looking for a telecommute job? If you are, then this article is for you. Because while more and more companies are looking for remote workers, there are also a growing number of employment scams that can cost you money, your credit, your reputation, and even your identity! Job scams rank no. 3 on…

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6 Tips For Overcoming Job Interview Jitters

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   Itโ€™s right before an important job interview. Suddenly, your heartโ€™s pounding, your mouth goes dry, and you begin to feel nauseous. And you start to doubt that youโ€™re going to be able to answer even one of the hiring managerโ€™s questions properly. If this sounds familiar, you suffer from some serious job interview jitters.…

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Tips for asking for a pay raise

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   Youโ€™ve been in your current position for more than a year, youโ€™ve consistently taken on more responsibility โ€” and youโ€™ve done well. So isnโ€™t it time you got a pay raise? However, talking to your supervisor about your salary isnโ€™t something you should take lightly. These tips can help you prepare to have this…

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