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When "What Do You Do?" Makes You Want to Punch Something

On The Job

While this seems like a fairly harmless question, if you're unemployed, it can have the impact of a freight train. The guy at the cocktail party or the woman you meet at your son's pre-school may be just the key person you need to know to get an interview or promising lead on a job. "So, what do you do?" Sound of crickets chirping.)

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2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch

On The Job

I recently interviewed an employment law expert, who pointed out there are a lot of myths that employees believe, including the one that they can say what they want at work. which specializes in ethics and workplace compliance training, says that showing you’re dedicated by “volunteering” your time is a mistake. “A Thanks, Karen.

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10 gifts to give your career

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, December 28, 2009 10 gifts to give your career As the gift-giving season draws to a close, it’s time to remember that you still have one more gift left to bestow: The gift of a better career.

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The importance of having someone to talk to

Laughing all the Way to Work

The problem that sometimes occurs with sharing with current co-workers is it can turn into office gossip. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Some situations however need to be kept in-house and only those who are involved would benefit from discussing it and understand what it was about.

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Psst! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I wouldnt recommend talking about a co-worker with someone at the office or it ends up being gossip and spreads a bad feeling about that person. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. The good thing about apologizing is even though a bad mood was passed along, saying you are sorry goes a long way to making things right. (I