Mentors: You Should Either Have One Or Be One
It’s been said that you never really learn something until you teach it. I have a vivid memory of a college class that was being taught by a newly hired professor and the topic...
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Television’s Impact on Career Choices
Spending a weeknight evening or a Saturday afternoon in front of the television is a common pastime for old and young alike. There’s something alluring about watching others take on different personas, living out...
Achieving Unity Within a Remote Workforce
The following is a guest post by Tricia Sciortino. Her bio follows. Many of us can now appreciate the benefits of being part of a remote workforce. There’s the daytime flexibility to help employees...
Two Must-Read Books To Propel Your Travel Writing Career
Have you been pondering the possibility of making your dream of travel writing a reality? If you’re a would-be nomad blogger, read on. I’ve thought about taking to the road. Maybe making Ms Career...
The 5-step formula to answer tough questions at work
Of all the skills people need to succeed in their careers, there is one I’ve learned to be the single most important to leverage all the others: communication. I lost count of how many...
How Can Small Businesses Save Money With Technology?
Staying up-to-date with the latest business trends tends to be at the forefront of every entrepreneur’s mind. The integration of technology into SMEs, start-ups and even the most free-thinking of enterprises is often touted...
7 Uncommon Ways to Make Your Resume Look More Impressive
A resume is an important tool in helping you find a job. But for every work vacancy, there are a million other qualified applicants waiting to fill that position. Many HR personnel browse through...
TGI Monday: How to Start Every Week Positively
It must have been a slow day in the office. Back in 2005, the stalwart of statistics Gallup decided to quiz people about their favourite day of the week. To absolutely nobody’s surprise, Monday...
7 Tips to Renovate Your Home Office Before Spring
Whether you work at home full time or you keep a home office as a productive place to get things done on the weekends, the layout of your home office can contribute to your...
For Writers: Old Homes With Secrets, Car Living, and Scottish Men in Kilts. How To Create Compelling Settings In Your Books.
I don’t like boring words. I like scintillating words. Words that are skippy and delicious, or long with multiple syllables that roll like literary candy out of your mouth. Words that make you think,...