Month: July 2010
Inspirational Quotes for Work
Do inspirational quotes affect your daily life? Do you surround yourself with them in your cubicle or work space? I have found that being constantly surrounded by quotes is something that helps me get by, especially when I’m not having a real motivating day. Inspirational quotes for work are, ofRead More
Do You Get More Done Working Alone or Around Others?
The idea of working all alone seems pretty tempting: nothing to distract your thinking process, no stress from the jerk on the cell phone. Just quiet. Too quiet. Sometimes my mind gets distracted by the silence – I find myself wondering where everyone is. So, like some other people whoRead More
Why Resumes and Cover Letters Still Matter
Some people think that in this high-tech day and age that resumes and cover letters are no longer necessary. I believe they not only still have a place, but are important. Why? Doesn’t a LinkedIn profile tell you everything you need to know? Aren’t these pages relics of an oldRead More
Are You Truly Being Productive?
When you’re a productivity hound, you’re nearly considered a hero. You’re praised for your ability to do a ton of work in a day, and your productivity is exalted. There’s a problem with being productive, though. Productivity is quantity-based, not quality-based. This means its purpose is simply to get thingsRead More
Job Titles and Descriptions: Less is More?
Job titles were originally meant to succinctly describe a person’s basic duties in a few words. When you looked at someone’s business card or shook their hand in a meeting, their job title would give a general (but clear) idea of their role within their organization. Some titles have stayedRead More
Is It Lunch Theft?
We’ve all been victim to lunch-theft, but what would you do if you forgot to bring your lunch, and didn’t have time to go get one?
How to Create an Engaging and Effective Bio Page
When building out your website or blog, one of the most important—and frustrating—tasks at hand is creating your bio page. We can write for days about our topic of expertise, but when it comes to writing about ourselves, it’s tempting to cower under the desk and hope the need willRead More
What’s Your Summertime Work Strategy?
Traditionally, summertime means kicking back with a cool drink and escaping to the beach. But some people actually use this time to get ahead, taking advantage of a lighter workload to plan for the rest of the year or tackle long-neglected projects. Both approaches have their merits. Obviously, it’s niceRead More