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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. Network like crazy: "I'm looking for work and I'd like to send you my resume and give you my contact information, and please feel free to forward it to anyone you think might be interested." "So, what do you do?"

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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. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion.

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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. 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

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10 gifts to give your career

On The Job

Get more training. Ask your boss for opportunities to train in other departments, or to attend seminars or classes at a local university. Your resume should always be able to reflect that you’ve kept up on the latest training and skills. Don’t gossip at work. Update (or build) your resume. I love #10.

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2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch

On The Job

which specializes in ethics and workplace compliance training, says that showing you’re dedicated by “volunteering” your time is a mistake. “A Or, they refuse to go to sexual harassment training because they disagree with what’s said about sexual orientation.” Just some friendly advice from The Resume Chick. Thanks, Karen.

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