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4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, October 21, 2009 4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt I hear from a lot of people who are out of work. Treat looking for a job as a job,” she says.

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No Opportunities for Career Advancement? Do These 5 Things

All Things Admin

If you don’t have a weekly meeting, it’s time to set up one so your manager can stay connected to what you’re doing. 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 no, start preparing for a job hunt.

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4 ways to "manage up"

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4 ways to "manage up" Many people feel "stuck" these days. Come up with an innovative idea that supports the company’s overall mission strategy. Baldoni says.

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Is Your Career in Jeopardy Because of Your Weight?

On The Job

As Congress debates health care reform, its worth noting that employers are already taking steps to bring down their health care costs, whether its setting up wellness programs for workers -- or requiring employees who have certain health risks to pay higher insurance deductibles. I think that way you’re sending a clear message.”

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Could a Union Be Coming to a Cubicle Near You?

On The Job

Currently, the law leaves it up to companies to decide whether employees must hold an election or can organize by checking the union membership cards. Specifically, the bill would give workers the choice of forming unions by getting a majority of employees to sign cards to join, without having to hold a secret ballot election.

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8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job market

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, November 17, 2009 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job market While I knew there was a good chance the unemployment rate would go up, when I heard the latest figures were 10.2

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5 tips for working at home with your significant other

On The Job

He set up shop upstairs and it works great. After he spent many years on the road traveling for his job, we have found we are making up for lost time apart. 2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch 4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt Could telecommuting be a career mistake? Evans said.

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