How To Get Promoted at Work

Have you ever wondered what your boss really thinks while greeting you in the elevator? You’re not alone! But to get to that answer, it is not advisable to go and ask him directly. The following tips can help you to read his thoughts and use the information to climb a few steps higher on the corporate ladder.   Bosses will look at your profile Every time you post something on Facebook, ask yourself would you like that post to be seen by your boss. Be careful with the information you share on social networks. You would not like your ...

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10 Habits of Punctual People

We all know a person or two who are simply always on time. How do they do it? How early do they get up? If you are always late and want to make some changes, do not worry. You are in the right place. And just in time as we are about to start.   No procrastinating Punctual people simply show on time and they do not consider troublesome if they have to wait a little. They know that they will be under stress if they are late so they never procrastinate to remove that stress completely.   They are ...

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10 Tips and Tricks for Keeping Your inbox Organised

You know the feeling of frustration when your inbox gets cluttered and you can´t find a thing. If you receive hundreds of e-mails each week, you know how easy your inbox can get messy and how difficult it can be to make it organised again.   Here are 10 steps on how to keep your inbox clean and organised:   Delete. Delete. Whenever you see an e-mail from an unknown sender, look at the Subject line. If you see unknown and funny characters with no sense at all, the e-mail is spam and you should delete it immediately.   Use ...

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7 Proven Ways to Get Hired

The beginning of a new year is one of the most popular times to look for a job. But what if you have been out there looking for a long time? What if your hopes have been dashed again and again? What if you are beginning to lose energy and confidence in yourself? No matter how difficult the process and negative your feelings, this is the time to re-energize your efforts.   The following are 7 ways to regain your focus, boost your morale and revitalize your momentum.    Advertise on social media Beyond the obvious networking on sites like ...

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13 Steps to Find your Perfect Job

 Throughout the course of our lives we spend a lot of time working (some may say too much!) However this will seem like no time at all if you are doing something you love. All should aim to discover their ideal occupation; life is too short to spend nine hours a day doing something you hate.    8 Questions that will help you to find out what jobs you should try These questions are all about defining your ideal job, not letting your job define your career. Write your answers down to identify what you’d like to do, what you’d ...

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The 20 Most effective Presentation Tips

Public speaking can be terrifying for many people simply because they’re not accustomed to having a room full of people paying attention to their every word and action. Developing the confidence and capability to give good presentations, and to stand up in front of an audience and speak well, are also extremely helpful competencies for self-development and social situations. Presentation skills and public speaking abilities are not limited to certain special people – anyone can give a good presentation, or perform public speaking to a professional and impressive standard. Like most specialisms, this requires preparation and practice.     What ...

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Moving Up On The Assistant Career Ladder

Even in the world of personal and executive assistants there exists that all important professional ladder that we’re all constantly told to keep climbing. Despite the fact that many of us will work in environments where we’re surrounded by people who are all but consumed by the desire to ascend, ascend, ascend, it’s also important to remember that there’s nothing wrong in wanting to further yourself in your chosen career.   If you’re looking for some advice on how to move up in your own career ladder to a more senior PA role, here’s some advice on how to get ...

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18 Secrets to Get a Pay Rise

When was the last time you got a pay rise? Salary negotiation (asking for a salary increase, a pay rise, or simply more money) affects everyone from time to time. Salary negotiation can be incredibly nerve-wracking, particularly for people who haven’t done it before. The key to negotiating a pay rise is to be prepared. Never go to your employer without researching the market conditions first.   There are constructive ways to approach salary negotiation, and techniques to achieve good outcomes    Be prepared Research what your position is worth by looking at job ads, salary surveys – and asking ...

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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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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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