The best jobs for your personality type

Reading Time: 2 minutes   If you’re a young person thinking about your future career, you’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, it’s important to first determine whether you’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 Warhol and Madonna have in common? Of course, each of these people is—or was—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 you’ve already retired — but you miss the challenge and social connections of work. Either way, if one of these scenarios resonates with you, you’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, “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,…

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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 to—but you just don’t have time? Perhaps whenever you try to compose an email, you get a bad case of writer’s block. Or maybe you frequently receive the same types of emails—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 you’re not passionate about? If so, you’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, it’s not uncommon to find yourself in a profession that’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   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.…

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Tips for asking for a pay raise

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   You’ve been in your current position for more than a year, you’ve consistently taken on more responsibility — and you’ve done well. So isn’t it time you got a pay raise? However, talking to your supervisor about your salary isn’t something you should take lightly. These tips can help you prepare to have this…

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Eight Tips for a Greener Office

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   April 22 is Earth Day, and that’s the perfect opportunity to give your office an eco-friendly makeover! Here are eight tips for a greener office: 1. Use less paper, and store files in the cloud. Only print documents when it’s absolutely necessary. In all other cases, read them on your computer or device. In addition to…

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