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How You’re Putting Yourself at a Disadvantage By Not Asking For Help

2017-10-03 / / 0 Comments

Do you shy away from asking for help? Do you feel like asking for help will illustrate a sign of weakness? Sometimes, we don’t like to look incompetent when we ask for help. The truth is, not asking for help will not only affect you as an employee; it will affect your team as well. When you don’t ask your manager or colleagues for help, your work productivity and morale will deteriorate. So here’s how you’re affecting yourself by not asking for help:
You Lose Trust
Do you have a challenging task coming ahead? Do you feel like you have absolutely no idea how to get it done?... Read More ...

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Should You Find A Job or Start Your Own Business?

2017-10-01 / / 0 Comments

Have you been job hunting for quite some time, but it just seems like all your efforts are going to waste? Are you waiting by the phone expecting a call for a job interview? It’s normal to contemplate starting your own business when all else seems to fail. It would be easier wouldn’t it? Nothing seems more glamorizing than running your own business. The truth is, many job seekers find themselves in this conundrum: “Should I find a job or just start my own business?” Before you decide on an answer, ask yourself the following questions:
What Sort of Experience Do I Have?... Read More ...

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Here’s How You Can Give Better Presentations (Even When You Hate Public Speaking)

2017-09-19 / / 0 Comments

Do you have an important presentation coming up? Are you dreading the aspect of standing in front of a large audience? It’s quite normal to feel nervous about giving a big presentation, especially if its in front of a huge group of people. Sometimes, there are a few things that you can add to your presentation that will definitely make the process easier. Here are a few tips that can help you give better presentations even when you hate public speaking:
 Start Off By Telling A Story
Do you ever start your presentation and immediately worry that your audience will get bored?... Read More ...

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The Guide to Post Baby Job Hunt

2017-09-06 / / 1 Comment

Being a mom is a full-time job. If you had a baby and you’ve been out of the workforce for quite some time, it may be hard for you to pick up where you left off. You’ll probably realize you need to re-polish your CV, learn new skills, or find a job that fits into your daily schedule. If you’re ready to go back to work after being a stay-at-home parent, then you’re going to have to follow a new approach. If you’re on a post-baby job hunt then you can follow these few tips:
Assess Your Situation and Create a Schedule
You must keep in mind that your priorities will definitely change after being a mom.... Read More ...

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How To Handle Unrealistic Expectations From Your Boss

2017-08-30 / / 4 Comments

Have you worked so hard on a task, aiming to solely impress your boss, only to realize that your boss is not impressed at all with the results? It’s always a delicate situation when you feel like you’re not meeting expectations at work. You might start to worry that your boss might call you into his or her office and – God forbid – ask you to resign. But let’s not get too hasty here. If you’re dealing with a similar situation at work, then here’s how you should handle these unrealistic expectations from your boss:
Is It Really “Unrealistic”?
Has your boss ever asked you to do something and the first thing that popped into your head is “That is so unrealistic.... Read More ...

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Things All Office Workers Should Keep on Their Desks

2017-08-29 / / 47 Comments

You probably haven’t given much thought about the items that are always found on your desk. You might find things such as gum wrappers and half filled coffee mugs – but have you really thought about what you should keep on your desk? In order to produce your best work, you have to make sure that your work area is well thought of. Here are a few things that you should always opt to keep on your desk:
A Phone Charger
Are you always using your phone to call clients? Are you expecting an important phone call? Do you find your phone’s battery life draining throughout the day?... Read More ...

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Why You Should Ask For Feedback After Getting Rejected

2017-08-23 / / 6 Comments

Getting rejected is not the most pleasant feeling in the world. That one rejection letter can shatter your hopes and dreams and definitely serve as a mood killer. While your first reaction might be to throw a fit (and probably head out for some ice cream) it might surprise you to know that asking for feedback after getting rejected might be the smartest thing you can do. We do know how hard it is to ask for feedback after getting rejected. However, here are a few reasons why you should swallow up your pride and actually go ahead and ask for feedback:
You’ll Prove That You Want to Learn and Grow
Sometimes when we fail, we lose the will to push on forward.... Read More ...

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Job Skills You Won’t Learn in College

2017-08-16 / / 0 Comments

We learn a lot from the courses we take at college. The courses we take, the projects we work on, and the exams we undertake will definitely help prep us for the real world, yet believe it or not, there are a few job skills that you wont learn in college. Sometimes, your job can greatly help you build on the skills that you already acquired throughout college. Here are a few job skills that you won’t learn in college:
Working With People
Working with your friends on a group project is quite different from working with your coworkers. In the working environment, you have to learn how to cope with different people and with different personalities.... Read More ...

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Tired of Useless Meetings? Here’s How To Make Them More Productive

2017-08-13 / / 1 Comment

Are you an employee, a manager, or a CEO who’s usually in charge of leading meetings? Meeting rooms are probably the most dreaded rooms in the office. It’s where you’ll most likely find employees doodling on their notepads, zoning out the window, or playing Candy Crush on their phones. But that’s not just it. Sometimes, meeting usually drag on and on, with no direct purpose. Are you tired of poorly organized and utterly boring meetings? Akhtaboot – the career network shares with you a few tips that can probably change the way you’ll start leading your meetings:
Make Them Short
Lets get this straight; nobody enjoys long meetings.... Read More ...

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How To Deal With a Coworker Who’s Wasting Your Time

2017-08-08 / / 328 Comments

Time is precious at the office. When your workload seems to pile up, even a lunch break seems to be out of the question. So what happens when you’re fretting about getting your work done, but a coworkers keeping lingering by, and stalling you from finishing your work? Clearly, you may be bothered. Dealing with a coworker who’s wasting your time can keep you from completing your work and hinder your work performance. If you’re dealing with something similar at work, here are a few ways that can help you deal with a coworker who’s wasting your time:
The One Who Sends You Endless Emails
It can be quite overwhelming when you arrive to work in the morning only to find your inbox overflowing with unread emails.... Read More ...

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Topics You Should Avoid Discussing At Work

2017-08-06 / / 1 Comment

We all know that work life is filled with chatter. It’s only natural to feel comfortable around your coworkers, especially when you spend a large portion of your day at the office. Has a simple conversation over lunch suddenly spiral into a heated argument? To avoid any unnecessary quarrels or misunderstandings. there are some topics that should not be discussed in the workplace. Keeping your topics at work on a professional level will spare you the trouble of engaging in heated debates that may disturb the working environment. For these reasons, here are a few topics that you should try to avoid discussing at work:
Religion
Religion has always been considered a private and personal matter.... Read More ...

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Signs You Need Work/Life Rebalancing

2017-08-03 / / 2 Comments

How’s your work/life balance? Do you feel like your job is taking up too much of your time? Achieving work/life balance is crucially important to help boost your work satisfaction and work productivity. An imbalanced life will result in stress, fatigue, and loss of control. If you feel like your job is taking its toll on you, then it might be time to achieve a positive state of life equilibrium. For these reasons, Akhtaboot – the career network has decided to share with you the signs that signify you need work/life rebalancing:
You Are Always Exhausted
Do you constantly feel fatigued?... Read More ...

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