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Get the Most Out of Your Vacation
July 31, 2006, 3:35 PM
Now that we're in full swing of the summer season, many of us are planning vacations and time off from work. A common complaint of many workers is that it is often difficult to leave work behind when you're away ...

Researching Potential Employers
July 18, 2006, 9:02 AM
When you're considering a new position, be sure to do your homework on a future boss.I'm sure everyone has known someone who did not get along with a supervisor. Some professionals even take a job without first meeting their direct ...

The Email Signature Effect
July 12, 2006, 8:59 AM
Recently, I received an email from a work friend with an email signature that had an inspirational quote. The email address was his work account, which means that everyone he emails receives the same email signature. Although the quote wasn't ...

How to Ace Interview Questions
July 06, 2006, 7:27 AM
Interviews can be daunting endeavors, in which you might feel that you're being interrogated rather than interviewed. The pressure, stress, and anxiety that often accompany an interview can also have a strong impact on how well you conduct yourself. If ...

Performance Review Pointers
July 05, 2006, 9:07 AM
A performance review serves many purposes. For some people, it is a time when salary increases are determined. For others, it is an opportunity to discuss past performances, as well as a chance to set new goals. Whether a performance ...

Writing Effective Thank-You Letters
June 28, 2006, 9:23 AM
Sending thank-you letters after interviewing for a position is an integral part of a successful job application process. Not only do you exercise a good amount of proper social etiquette, but by sending a thank-you letter to an interviewer, you ...

Dealing with a Difficult Boss
June 26, 2006, 9:30 AM
Have you ever had the displeasure of working with someone who is difficult? It is fairly common to work alongside people who are condescending, ineffective communicators, or bullies, or whose personalities and actions simply annoy you. This problem becomes even ...

Tapping Your Career Coaches
June 22, 2006, 10:26 AM
The use of career coaches is on the rise. Career coaches are in the business of offering you advice and services that will help you take the next step in your career. Ranging from resume writing to job search advice ...

Finishing in Second Place?
June 20, 2006, 2:49 PM
Have you ever gone on an interview, thought you did extremely well, and were told that you were a final contender for the job-only to find out that someone else was offered the position? Rather than dwell on a sense ...

Employers Accessing Online Personas
June 12, 2006, 10:30 AM
There was a recent article in The New York Times entitled "For Some, Online Persona Undermines a Résumé." The article outlined the potential danger of having personal information on the Internet. The author mentions some the popular Websites Facebook, MySpace, ...



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By: Iwork9to5 on 11/24/07 at 5:36 PM
Dealing with a Difficult Boss
As with all else, there's a dynamic balance to be aimed for here. We must be able to work hard at the office and immediately be able to relax when we reach our home driveway. Anyone who has too much of either in their too busy or too relaxed lifestyle, isn't achieving this goal. One could also argue that an employee or entrepeneur would be more productive with both integral facets running together. Recharging your batteries, as Ms. Curtis said, is neccessary to run on full power.
By: Andrew Pentis on 6/1/07 at 11:42 AM
Get the Most Out of Your Vacation
This is an interesting idea. I just added a post to my Purchasing blog at www.PurchaseRealm.com saying that Buyers should think like this and check out vendors and vendor reps before the contract is signed.
By: Matthew W. Grant on 8/9/06 at 12:00 PM
Researching Potential Employers
Thank you for giving us a enlightening view on how performance review help improve an employee achieve actual work development through divulging his strength and weakness so with his opportunity for the future in the institution he is working. Hope to read more performance review technique and strategy in this column. More Power.
By: TEODULO P. LUMOTOS on 8/6/06 at 12:00 PM
Performance Review Pointers

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