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Are Additional Certifications Useful in the Workplace?

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The competition for a promotion or an entirely new job is fierce. The certificate alone may not be enough to qualify for employment, depending on your career choice, but it can supplement your skills. Do online certificates make interview candidates more appealing? The first step should be self-reflection.

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5 Considerations to Understand and Address Incompetent Coworkers

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‘The Peter Principle’ Your hypothetical colleague Diane was recently promoted to account director and doesn’t understand how to do a foundational element of her new role: managing account executives. Could she have fallen victim to the Peter Principle? That negatively impacts Diane’s current success and potential progression.

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5 Steps That Can Lead to Greater Happiness, Career Success

On The Job

Did they expand their waistlines or did they expand their learning and skills? We don't use our everyday conversations or opportunities to try to learn something, to try and expand our abilities or skills. Often, we think we're "not smart enough" or just "not good at" certain skills, like public speaking or starting a business.

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7 Types of Competitive Advantages and How to Develop Yours

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In other words, it addressed the unmet demand of adult learners seeking skills training. In the interview, passion about your company and mission are great. As a personal example, I had a client who offered two night classes with equal marketing budgets. Study your product and the marketplace thoughtfully.

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Answers to "Why Are You Looking for a New Job?"

On The Job

This is often a question asked by interviewers as way to set the tone for the interview. If you answer something like "my boss is a total a**hole," then the interviewer knows he or she can make the rest of the interview fairly short. I am looking for a new job because I''d like to use my skills more fully.

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10 Steps to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

On The Job

It often starts when they receive a promotion or new job and continues every time they achieve something new. But I have interviewed several people over the years who have found ways to overcome impostor syndrome, and are much happier and satisfied in their professional and private lives. Visualize success. Reward yourself.

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Experts Weigh in on 17 Investments for a Rich Life

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The world class knows that college is just the beginning of lifelong learning. Put your money toward classes, seminars and books that will make you more successful.”. If your résumé needs work or your interview skills are rusty, hire a professional to work with you—don’t practice on prospective employers.”

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