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Answering Reader Mail: Being Terminated (Social Etiquette Part 2)

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

And it’s better to make all your mistakes now when you are young so you have time to learn and not repeat the same mistakes when you are at a more critical juncture in your career. I’m sure you’ve realized while it’s common to have a lot of office politics, it is not fun to work in a gossip-filled environment. Here are some tips.

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Even More Questions Answered

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Sign up with the major job hunting sites with your resume and profile, join social network sites geared towards work, and meet with every temp agency in town just to be safe. Be the bigger person and don't gossip! You will be constantly learning and growing within your craft and always feel thisclose to succeeding.

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10 gifts to give your career

On The Job

Always look for ways to expand your horizons and be able to show an employer how you faced a challenge and learned. Don’t gossip at work. I hope everyone has learned in the last year that leaving your future to fate or in someone else's hands is a move they may regret. 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job.

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