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Stop the Potty Mouth in the Office….and Everywhere Else
CareerBuilder isthe source for job search information, and is the authority for behavior in the workplace. They know what they’re talking about, kids. So I’ll trust them when they release a study like this one. A new CareerBuilder survey finds that ... Read More »
Avoiding Distractions at Work
We’re expected to get the bulk of our work done at the office, but a new study suggests that the office is now becoming one of the worst places to get work done. Phone calls, e-mails, meetings, “quick questions” — ... Read More »
How to Look Good on a Webcam
A while back, we shared with you an article all about “Skyping for Success” – using Skype for networking and the job search. And as Skype and other video chat forms become more popular in the business world, we want ... Read More »
Be an Effective Manager
On television, they are comical and sometimes lovable. In real life, they can kill your drive to succeed. Ineffective managers can have a big impact on a company and the productivity of its employees. Forbes Contributor Glenn Llopis outlines the ... Read More »
What Makes a Good Internship?
As a Career Girl, you’ve probably had a summer internship or might have a summer intern in your office right now. Internships can be great for everyone involved — more work gets done, job experience is gained, networks are ... Read More »
Break Out of a Creative Rut
Are you missing something in your job? It could be a lack of creativity. This incredible infographic tells you how to break out of your rut and become more creative…and consequently, productive Read More »
Recognizing the Value of Criticism
We’re all familiar with receiving criticism and hopefully, we’ve learned how to take it — at least publicly, even if we have our own coping mechanisms privately. But accepting criticism on a project that you’ve put a lot of work ... Read More »
Bring Your Whole Fun Self!
A blog called techinspire.me recently profiled entrepreneur Charisse Conanan, the Founder and CEO of Smarteys. And while Charisse’s company is incredible, and her ideas about paycheck planning are revolutionary for millennials, what struck me most about this interview was one ... Read More »
Changing (or Keeping) Your Name – How to Let the World Know
When I married my husband just over a year ago, I made it perfectly clear that I was keeping my name. I even posted about it on Career Girl – check out that article here, “The Name Change Decision.” Yet ... Read More »
Hey, That’s My Idea!
Stealing ideas. It happened in your 8th grade science project, it happened in your college Poli. Sci. course, and it’s happening now. Whether someone is entirely stealing your original idea or taking credit for an idea you hatched in a ... Read More »
