Month: October 2010
How to Use LinkedIn to Find a New Job
So you’re looking for a new job? Good for you. Before you make an appointment with a headhunter or waste too much time searching online job boards, check out LinkedIn. Really. It’s more than just another social network. It’s a powerful job-search tool. They have a pretty good section onRead More
5 Ways to Motivate Your Boss
Everybody knows as a matter of reference, that worker bees need to be motivated. Since days of old, psychologists and behaviorists have theorized, hypothesized, and studied the effects of workplace productivity and why we do what we do. Not to mention, there must be hundreds of books devoted to this timely topic.Read More
5 Tips for Building Confidence
What do you do when you have to step way out of your comfort zone? We all have to do it from time to time whether we’re closing a big sale, interviewing for a new job, giving a speech or going to a networking event. In challenging situations like these,Read More
How to Improve Concentration with 50-Minute Focus Sessions
Earlier this summer, The Wealthy Freelancer introduced me to the idea of a 50 minute focus, which is a great way to learn how to improve concentration for better productivity. It’s a simple concept: spend 50 minutes intensively focused on one task, then you give yourself a 20 break andRead More
5 Sleep Tips for Enhanced Productivity
Sleep is an important factor to consider if you intend to enhance your overall productivity. A good night’s sleep can ensure that you remain energetic throughout the day. Here are five sleep tips to get more out of your time while you’re awake:
The Netsetter: SEO Writing Tip #1 – Optimize Your Title Tag
“I don’t write for search engines,” blogs the social media cool kid. Presumably, he writes for “people”. Yeah, right. If you read no further than this sentence, I’ll be content if you let just one concept sink in: Writing for search engines is writing for people.
Blog Action Day 2010: How to Save Water One Work Day at a Time
When you get ready for work, are you aware of how much water you use? Do you leave the tap running while you brush your teeth? How long does it take you to shower? It’s easy to take water for granted. We turn on a faucet and so much waterRead More
Are You Maxing out Your Employee Benefits?
If you are employed, especially in these tough economic times, it behooves you to explore all of the employee benefits that your company has to offer. You definitely don’t want to leave anything on the table as far as work benefits are concerned. It always amazes me when coworkers neglectRead More