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Aug 14, 2014

Top 14 Apps For Business Networkers

Having trouble making connections? There’s an app for that. Keeping in touch or planning a meet-up? Your smartphone can help with that too. Expand your professional circle at the next conference or seminar. Here are some trusty iPhone apps to help you network. Card Munch Want a simple and easy way to gather business cards without having to sort through a pile of small bits of paper at your desk the next day? Card Munch business card reader offers an incredibly easy solution to build your professional network. With this app, you simply photograph the image with the ...

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Aug 12, 2014

14 Tips for Managing Pregnancy in The Workplace

When you are pregnant, you will have to adjust some of your work habits and make slight changes to your schedule to stay safe and comfortable at the office. These changes will make it a more comfortable experience for you and also for the co-workers. Not only is there that extra weight to carry around, but planning a happy and healthy pregnancy involves navigating tricky issues like scheduling your doctor’s visits, whether it’s safe to travel, and how to deal with morning sickness. Here are a few tips on how to make pregnancy a pleasure – or at least ...

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Aug 8, 2014

13 Top Tips for Your Job Search

Sometimes, taking the road less traveled is the best way to land the job you really want. Searching for a new job is hard work. In fact, it can be the toughest job you’ll ever have. The key to job search success is to treat the entire process like a business; think of you as being in the job-hunting business. Recruitment has changed a lot in last 10 years. Recruiters no long rely on just traditional approach to hunt for talent. A large percentage of recruiters today research sites like LinkedIn, Twitter, and even Facebook. Network By ...

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Aug 6, 2014

Skills You Need to Succeed At Work

There are certain skills and attributes that are universally sought by employers. Most likely you possess one or more of these attributes which is certainly good news! Identify a key set of skills you should focus if you want to achieve success when starting a new job. Knowing how and when to show empathy Having the ability to place yourself in someone else’s shoes is a key people skill. Leadership The ability to take control of a situation and to lead by empowering others into an effective team. Inspiring and energizing others to carry out tasks and ...

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Aug 1, 2014

Time Off from Work

Many people don’t take vacations often enough. The busier we get and the more commitments we have, the harder it can become to take quality time off. Time away from the workplace can recharge your batteries, and vacations are essential to avoiding job burnout. Read: How Important is Taking Time Off Take A Break For Stress Relief Letting stress build up can be unhealthy in several ways. The body is designed to respond to short bursts of stress, but when stress is prolonged, the situation turns into one of chronic stress, when the real health problems set in. ...

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Jul 29, 2014

How to Boost Your Confidence at work

You’re probably already aware that confidence plays an enormous role in business success. When it comes to building self-confidence, perception is everything. The way you view yourself has a huge impact on how others will ultimately perceive you. While blows to our self-worth can come from many directions, some of the typical issues that break down our confidence while at work are: Doubt we can do the job/task Too many competing opinions Politics Difficult people Difficult conversations Lack of clear direction Doubt in our ability to make the right decision Lack of support Contradictory feedback Negative people / ...

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Jul 23, 2014

The Ultimate 15 Tips for a Great Skype Interview

The Skype video interview is now firmly part of the job application process. Got a job interview via Skype? Skype interviews are quickly becoming common practice. More and more employers are conducting initial job interviews over Skype or other online services, hoping to get a better feel for candidates than a phone conversation might allow. Did you know? 18% of candidates have experienced a video interview in the past year, more than double the amount from a year ago, according to a survey by Right Management. 82% of hiring managers have used Skype, and 6% have used pre-recorded platforms. ...

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Jul 15, 2014

What’s The Worst Question To Be Asked In a Job Interview?

A while back, we asked readers to send in some examples of bad interview questions — and below the response we got! Here are some of our favourites. While brainteaser questions are no longer trendy, some companies still rely on them. Read up on these challenging questions and be prepared in case you run into one. Interviewers ask these questions to test your thinking and check your problem-solving skills. They want to find out if you can think logically and think under pressure and they want to see how well you’ll go compared with the other applicants. It’s all ...

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Jul 11, 2014

8 Fabulous Apps to Help Manage Your Goals

How can PAs be more productive at work and in their personal lives? It probably comes down to planning, consistency and accountability, among other things. And guess what- there’s quite a few apps for that! There are lots of tools available on the web to remind you to do something, connect you with people who are doing the same thing, and help you look back on your progress to see how close you are to your goal. So what’s the key to creating a goal and actually sticking to it? Take a look at these apps to increase ...

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Jul 9, 2014

Tips for Effective Teamwork

Any person is able to work in a team, but effective teamwork is the true key to productivity. People working together can bring the best out of each other and produce good results while also creating a positive working environment. Good teamwork is an important goal. Learning how to create good teamwork will help to create a good team. What is Team Work? The sum of the efforts undertaken by each team member for the achievement of the team’s objective is called teamwork. In other words, teamwork is the backbone of any team. Below some important tips for ...

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