Career Management

Who's the boss? Manage your career, don't let it manage you.

 

Who's the boss? Manage your career, don't let it manage you.

- Romance in the Workplace: The Good, the Bad
    and the Ugly
Ahh, Monday morning; that annoying time to get up early, schlep into the office and get back to the stresses of the job. Who looks forward to that? An office romance may make Monday mornings easier and more fun. But is adding a bit of excitement to your work life worth the risk?
- Unhappy at Work? It Might Be the People (Part 3)
ow do you feel on Sundays? Are you enjoying the last day of the weekend or are you already dreading Monday morning? If you detest going into the office each day it might be the people you work with.
 

Balancing Act

  - Are You A Good Juggler?
How’s your juggling act? You know, making sure that everything keeps running smoothly. And none of the components of your life end up like an egg when it hits the floor. Whatever you’re doing, working for a corporation or running a small business, finding a way to balance the personal and professional parts of your life can be daunting...
- Pacing Yourself
Even if you start out the day with plenty of fuel, you may eventually feel that energy slipping away. You can be zipping along just fine, then -- Boom! -- you hit what sports enthusiasts call "the wall." How well you handle your energy budget will determine whether you break through the wall and move on to the rest of your day, or just bounce off and slog through the mental mud

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Day to Day

  - Unhappy at Work? It Might Be the People (Part 2)
Do you head off to work most days with a smile on your face or do you dread walking into the office? One of the best predictors of being happy at work is whether or not like the people you work with. Chances are if you find your boss overbearing or your colleagues annoying you won’t look forward to a day at the office even if you love the work.
- Social Media Do's and Don'ts
I’m sure you’ve all read the stories about people being fired for doing something dumb with their social media profile. Like the guy who calls the office, too sick to come in, and then posts photos of himself drinking...

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Getting Ahead

  - Success Shifts: Cutting-Edge Strategies for Career
    Advancement

Eight ways women can get ahead in the workplace including creating visibility, developing strong communication skills, staying current, how to promote your personal brand and more.
- How’s Your Network Working?
eeking a job and networking are a lot like trying to meet new people at any event. I recently moved to San Diego - knowing only my family and no one else in the areea. It was like...

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Professional Image

  - Do You Have Presence?
There is more to having the right image for personal and business success than just wearing a great fitting pair of pants. Although you should never underestimate the importance of donning the fit, colors and style that flatter you the most, remember also that presence is required
- When The Market Goes Down, Should You Dress Up?
When The Market Goes Down, Should You Dress Up? The answer is “yes,” but know what message you are trying to send to those around you and to yourself. It is now more important than ever to project the correct image in every aspect of your life, whether at work, home, or a holiday party.

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Business Travel

  - Vacationing With Children
Traveling with children will be a memorable event - the question is "What kind?" Your chances of a lifetime memory you will cherish increase significantly with some advance communication and preparation.
- Mixing Business With Pleasure - Travel Tips
When was the last time you took a weeklong vacation? For many of us, it's been awhile. According to a recent Travel Poll by the Travel Industry Association of America (TIA), day trips and weekend getaways have increased in the last five years...

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Sexual Harrassment

  - Sexual Harrassment and Discrimination Are Illegal
We've combined sexual harassment and discrimination in one section because sexual harassment is considered a form of sex discrimination. Both practices are illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
- Federal Employment Laws
The following Federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Laws prohibit job discrimination. These laws are enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)...
- Sexual Harrasment and the Law
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines sexual harassment as:
 
 
 

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