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@Work: A Career Blog
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A blog about finding a great job and how to succeed once you're there.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 669 )
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You Can’t Lean In Unless You Can Lean On: How Your Spouse Affects Your Success
(This post refers to spouses throughout; please feel free to insert “partner” or “significant other” at will.)Most of us leave home every day to go to work.... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Why Hobbies Matter
We almost never use the term “hobby” anymore; it seems like an outdated concept, something for bored housewives in the 1950s. Indeed, the 1950s saw a boom in... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Every Weekend Should Be a Long One
I think I speak for most of American workers when I say that we love our long weekends. I’ve been known to keep my alarm set for my normal wakeup time on a... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
There is No Try
Yoda is a great career coach. In perhaps his most famous scene, he commands Luke Skywalker, fledgling Jedi, to raise a spaceship with his mind. Reluctantly, Luk... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
@work Named One of Best Career Blogs for 2015
Founded in 2004, eCollegeFinder represents over 120 accredited online colleges and universities and is dedicated to inspiring and informing college students wit... Read more
Posted on 10 June 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
The 4-Letter Word That Will Transform Your Day
I have a confession: I use a particular four-letter word at least 10 times a day. I’m not even ashamed to say it. In fact, I hope to persuade you to start... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Self-Employed is the New Working
(This article originally appeared in the Florida Times-Union)Although the economy is improving, many highly-skilled workers are still looking for a job that wil... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Write to Remember
The arrival of tablet technology (iPad, Samsung and others) has made it easier than ever to use your tablet as a one stop device. Read more
Posted on 18 May 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
How to Choose Your First Job
(This article originally appeared in the Florida Times-Union.)It’s graduate time, and thousands of new graduates will be entering the market looking for their... Read more
Posted on 11 May 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Graceful Rejections
One complaint I consistently hear from jobseekers is how brutal the application process can be. Candidates often put in hours of research and editing time to... Read more
Posted on 04 May 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Why Empathy Matters
(This is one of a series of posts on Give and Take by Adam Grant.)Empathy, or the ability to put yourself in another person’s place, to imagine what they feel,... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
How to Hack Your First Job
It’s graduate time, and thousands of young graduates will be entering the market looking for their first “real” job. Many of them (and their parents) find this... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Fit at Forty Plus
Your energy level is part of your personal brand, along with your appearance and confidence. If you could find a fix that improved your posture, amped up your... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
The Case Against the Handwritten Thank You Note
Yes – you read that right. I’m not sure you should send a handwritten thank you after your interview. I know that the formal thank you note has been the gold... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Be a Weed
I recently attended a national conference and had the great pleasure of hear Victor Hwang speak. He’s CEO and co-founder of T2 Venture Creation, a Silicon Valle... Read more
Posted on 06 April 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Liar, Liar
Janine Driver is the Author of You Can’t Lie to Me: Supercharge Your Inner Lie Detector and Get to the Truth. Driver has made a living out of getting to the... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Leaving a Job on Good Terms
By definition, when you decide to resign from a position, there is a certain amount of discontent with the status quo – you might even be actually miserable. Read more
Posted on 23 March 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Find an Extra Sixty Minutes a Day: Schedule Meetings Quickly and Efficiently
If you’re never able to clear your to-do list by the end of the day (and feeling stressed about it) this is part of the continuing series on how to gain a few... Read more
Posted on 16 March 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Find an Extra 60 Minutes a Day: Never Lose Anything Again
If you’re never able to clear your to-do list by the end of the day (and feeling stressed about it) this is part of the continuing series on how to gain a few... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Guest Post: 5 Simple Tips to Accelerate Your Career Progression
This is a guest post by Ray Holder.We live in a world that is literally “first come, first served.” Gone are the days when people patiently waited to build thei... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER