On The Job

OCTOBER 14, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Could telecommuting be a career mistake? Those are lessons he says other telecommuters need to take to heart. Working from his Cambridge, Mass.,

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 9, 2017

Telecommute. Develop a new skill. What skills do you need to hone to achieve your career objectives? Plus, you’ll stretch your skills, find new ways to communicate, and develop new relationships in the process. Join a networking group. Business travel is something that many people enjoy. Go back to school.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 28, 2021

Your professional network can be a great resource!) Are things like a flexible schedule, ability to telecommute, additional days off, other company perks, or an off-cycle promotion an option? If the answer is yes, keep adding value and learning new skills to stay relevant in your career. Do your homework.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Sara Fell , the founder and chief of FlexJobs.com , says she's seen a 400 percent growth in telecommuting jobs in the past three years. While it can pay off to be active on other social networking sites such as Twitter or Facebook, LinkedIn is still a place where most recruiters will go to check out your professional profile.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 21, 2009

They know they have valuable skills and have worked hard -- what employer wouldnt want to hire them? In the beginning of a layoff, there’s no reason to think that your skills won’t be transferable and you’ll find other opportunities,” says Leslie Sokol. Write down your skills, and then be prepared to sell those skills,” Fox says. “If

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Employers have to weed through hundreds of resumes for even the most basic jobs, so they immediately discard ones where the skills don’t match their requirements. Haynes says the way you get opportunities is often by selling your skills to a company leader face-to-face. Do walk out the door. Go knock on doors.

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Success

MARCH 4, 2024

In The Alter Ego Effect , author Todd Herman suggests that we add another element: creating an alter ego to boost our confidence and skills. This includes ways to develop important social skills, whether you use them online or in person. They’re the result of skills that can be learned.

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