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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.
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Give and Take
(This is the first of a series of posts on Give and Take by Adam Grant.)Adam Grant is a Wharton business professor, and his 2013 book entitled: Give and Take;... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Guest Post: 9 Things to Do Every Day While You’re Unemployed
You may be entering your first week on the job market, or you might be ending your first full year without steady work. But no matter how long you’ve been facin... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Mid Century Classic – You Are What You Say You Are
(This post was originally published in the Career Pivot Blog.)“Old age and treachery will always beat youth and exuberance.”David MametI first heard the term... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Career Lessons from Alton Brown
Photo credit: Alton Brown Twitter accountFood Network star Alton Brown brought his traveling show to Jacksonville on February 8, and my foodie husband and I... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Find an Extra 60 Minutes a Day, Part One: Read Faster
If you’re like most of us, every work day feels like a race – one that you can never win. If you’re never able to clear your to-do list by the end of the day... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Best Jobs of 2015
Each Year, U.S. News and World Report generates a list of the best jobs for the coming year. The occupations selected are those the U.S. Read more
Posted on 02 February 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Getting Organized Can Help Your Job Search
If your New Year’s resolution is to get more organized, you’re not alone. Most of us crave more order and less chaos in our lives. Read more
Posted on 26 January 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Cool to Pool
Getting to work can be a challenge in Jacksonville. If you’re just starting your career, car payments, upkeep and fuel combine to be a significant cost, one tha... Read more
Posted on 22 January 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
The Job Sales Cycle
The Job Sales Cycle This entry was posted on January 19, 2015, in Careers, Interviewing, Job Search, Networking and tagged career, hidden job market, interview... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Attention Generation Next: LinkedIn is Not Facebook (and Other Tips)
Increasing your network is a common New Year’s resolution, so it’s not surprising that I’ve seen more requests to connect on LinkedIn and Facebook lately. Read more
Posted on 12 January 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Wu Wei
One of the things I admire most about all Asian cultures is their wonderful terms for things the English language can’t express. Read more
Posted on 05 January 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
One Word for Your Career in 2015
Local author and speaker Jon Gordon has written several books, including The Energy Bus, The No Complaining Rule, and One Word That Will Change Your Life (with... Read more
Posted on 29 December 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Guest Post: Five Career Skills You Won’t Learn in College
By Katrina ManningYou’ve completed the coursework, aced the exams, and now you’re fully prepared to enter the world of employment…..or are you? Read more
Posted on 22 December 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
How to Quit Well
So it’s time to go. Maybe even past time. You’ve been thinking about moving on from your current job for a while, and you’re wondering whether to stick it out... Read more
Posted on 15 December 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
To Gift Or Not to Gift: Tips for Office Giving During the Holidays
‘Tis the season for gift giving, and that means we have to figure out what to give to our office mates, bosses and subordinates. Read more
Posted on 08 December 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
In the Blink of an Eye: First Impressions Count
Malcolm Gladwell’s book Blink may say it all: we form impressions of people within the first few seconds of meeting them. Gladwell says that these snap judgment... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Make the Most of Holiday Parties
(This post originally appeared in 2011; I hope you agree that it’s aged well. )December, right around the corner, is one of the busiest social seasons of the... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Guest Post: How to Deal With a Depressed Coworker
Depression is a difficult illness for everyone involved. Obviously the person living through depression has it the worst, trying to reconcile persistent negativ... Read more
Posted on 17 November 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Own the Question
This post was inspired by one at Inc.com by Geoffrey Jameshttp://www.inc.com/geoffrey-james/a-sneaky-secret-about-office-politics.htmlGeoffrey James, writing fo... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Why Everyone Hates Conference Calls
I have never been great on the phone. I’m an extrovert and have no trouble with conversation in person, but I dislike talking on the phone. Read more
Posted on 03 November 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER