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The Most Impressive Answers to "Tell Me About Yourself" in an Interview
A comprehensive guide (with examples!) for how to answer this dreaded question in your next interview.
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How to Reply Professionally to a Rude Email
Did a rude email just land in your inbox? Take a breath and get ready to respond professionally—and embarrass the sender with your email prowess.
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How to Navigate a Mid-Career Crisis
Mid-career got you down? You're far from alone. Here's how I'm dealing with my mid-career crisis.
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How to Say No at Work + 7 Specific Examples
Playing the yes-person isn't always right. Read on for the whens, the whys, and the hows of turning people down. Here's how to say "no."
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What's Managing Up (+ How to Do It)
Managing up is a work term that is gaining momentum in the modern workplace. Basically, it's managing your manager to make their management job easier. Sound confusing? Let's dive into managing up.
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12 Creative Thinking Skills to Show Off at Work
What is creative thinking, and how can you apply crucial creative thinking skills at work? How can you show creative thinking skills in your resume or cover letter? We're covering it all in this article about creative thinking skills.
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Our Favorite No-Fuss Professional Makeup for Work
We're going a little off-script here, but we wanted to profile some of our favorite professional makeup looks, skincare tricks, and beauty products to make us feel clean and professional at work.
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How to Not Work a 9 to 5 Job
If you don't want to work the so-called traditional 9 to 5 job, this one is for you. Explore how to escape the 9 to 5 and the 40 hour work week to build a career that works on your schedule.
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How to Earn Money From Home With Transcription Jobs + 7 Places to Find Work Now
Transcription jobs are lucrative ways to make extra money, especially if you speak and write in more than one language. Here are the best work-from-home transcription jobs.
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Asking for a Raise in 2024
Asking for a raise can seem difficult, but it doesn't have to be. These 8 tips have helped thousands of employees secure big, fat raises.
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Fun Facts About Me? 60 Interesting Fun Facts About Yourself to Share
When an interviewer is looking to learn more about you as a person, they might ask you to tell some fun facts about yourself. Here are a ton of fun facts about me that are safe to share in any setting.
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The Smartest Questions To Ask in an Informational Interview
Informational interviews are the key to expanding your network and opening yourself up to unexpected career opportunities. Here are 40+ questions you need to ask in your next informational interview.
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The Dream Job is Dead: How to Find Your Good Enough Job
The dream job doesn't exist. Make room for the "good enough" job in your life—and watch your career launch into unexpected and exciting places. Let's go.
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Icebreaker Questions for Work: 150+ SFW Questions to Ask
Elevate your small talk. Use these 100+ icebreaker questions for team-building, networking, and just for fun.
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7 Out of Office Messages That Set Professional Boundaries
You've earned your paid time off, so take it! Here are some out-of-office messages to set real boundaries.
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I Hate My Boss! How to Handle the 15 Worst Bosses
Hate is a strong word, but maybe you do feel like you hate your boss. Here's what to do if you are struggling to communicate or be heard by your bad boss.
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18 Daily Affirmations to Help You Overcome Any Work Hurdle
Calm your inner voice with these 18 daily affirmations. Seriously, print them out.
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Rethinking Stress: The Meaning of Good Stress
We all know stress as the root cause of all malaise—in our mind, body, and emotional state. Have you ever considered that some stress might actually be good? Let's explore.
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What to Do With a Passive-Aggressive Boss
Does your boss like to make little jabs in a sarcastic tone? If your boss is passive-aggressive, here's how to handle this juvenile behavior at work.
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The Guilty Pleasures That I'm Not Guilty About
Me? Guilty? Never! Let this be the year we get rid of the notion of "guilty pleasures" because we deserve self-care, regardless of its form. Here are a few "guilty pleasures" we don't feel guilty about.
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60+ Small Talk Questions to Get Real Conversation Flowing
Small talk can have a big impact. Here are small talk questions to get your conversation moving.
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The Best Books About Toxic Workplaces
Whether you're looking for advice on working in a toxic environment or you just want to feel a little less alone, here are some of the best books about toxic workplaces.
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6 Things I Learned From My First Year as a Mom
We know moms can do it all, but should they? This is what I learned in my first year as a mom, and what I'm continuing to learn.
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