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Go Back to Basics for Your Job Search

By Resumes

When you’re searching for a job, it’s easy to forget the important things. Whether you’re just starting your job search or you’ve been trying to find a position for awhile, taking a moment to remember a few common sense things might transform your search.

Don’t forget to show why you’re perfect for the job. You know you can do the job, but the hiring manager doesn’t. You need to show them what makes you the best with a killer cover letter and stand-out resume.

Do more than just polish your resume. There comes a time when it’s going to take more than just a resume to land the job. That’s where your connections come in. Take advantage of networking. It may just mean the difference between getting the job and not getting it.

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May 26, 2015
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Don’t Let Vacation Guilt Ruin Your Vacation

By Management Tips

Many working Americans are afraid to ask for time off. Maybe they’re afraid of being replaced or of work piling up in their absence. In fact, 40 percent of Americans leave vacation time unused every year.

But taking a vacation can actually be good for you – and for your boss! A recent study by the Society for Human Resource Management found that taking time off increased productivity, engagement and happiness.

With all the facts swinging your way, there’s no reason not to kick back, relax and enjoy that piña colada!

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May 22, 2015
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Is it Time to Switch Up Your Networking Strategy?

By Interview Tips

There’s no doubt that networking is important. But sometimes you could be networking and networking and still not getting any results. Maybe people are turning down your meeting requests or finding reasons to cut your conversations short.

If you find these things happening to you, you may not be networking the right way. There are certain types of networkers you never want to be.

Don’t over-communicate. You might be excited about making a connection, but too many emails, tweets and phone calls could send your contact over the edge. Play it cool instead.

Be confident, not cocky. While you should put your best foot forward, you shouldn’t bore your contact by only talking about yourself.

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May 22, 2015
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How to Stay Focused at Work and Get More Done

By Management Tips

It can sometimes be a struggle to stay focused at work. With so many distractions around you, such as your co-workers, the Internet and texting, it can seem almost impossible to tackle all of your tasks. But with a few simple behavioral changes, you can get more done and solve your distraction problem.

Start by making to-do lists every day. Break down your tasks into short-term and long-term. Your tasks won’t seem as overwhelming when they’re more organized.

Set a regular routine for yourself. Choose something fun to do every day at one specific time. When you have that activity in mind, you’ll get more done in the time leading up to it.

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May 21, 2015
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Studies Show Employees Hate Meetings

By Management Tips

In a recent poll by online collaboration company Clarizen, 46 percent of people said they would rather do anything else than sit in a meeting at work. Seventeen percent said they would even rather watch paint dry.

Whether you call them status meetings, team meetings or check-ins, your employees are bound to hate them. But that doesn’t mean you should eliminate them altogether.

Instead of a meeting, try switching it up with a fun activity. Or try meeting standing up. The change in pace will bring the team together to collaborate, bond and share ideas.

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May 21, 2015
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What Not to Say in an Interview

By Interview Tips

Whether your interviewer is asking “how would you describe yourself in three words” or “how would your colleagues describe you” or any other variation, you always need to be mindful of the words you’re using. There are some words that you should never use in an interview:

Intelligent

Use instead: Logical, Fast Learner, Quantitative

Likable

Use instead: Team Player, Outgoing, Enthusiastic

Successful

Use instead: Point out your relevant skills and experience

Obsessive

Use instead: Focused, Detail-Oriented, Dedicated

Humble

Use instead: Employ the “show don’t tell” strategy and state only facts

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May 20, 2015
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How Caffeine is Killing Your Performance

By Management Tips

The daily cup of joe is a necessity for most working individuals, but it’s actually hurting your potential for success far more than it’s helping it. Many people drink caffeinated beverages because they help you feel more alert and improve your mood.

Studies show that caffeine intake can even improve cognitive task performance, including memory, attention span and more, in the short-term. However, most of these studies don’t take into account participants’ daily habits.

What is actually happening for a lot of people is that drinking caffeine is not improving performance but actually initiating a caffeine withdrawal reversal.

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May 20, 2015
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