Category: Your Job
4 Tips for Productive Mornings
If you’re a morning person, this post is not for you — you’re blessed. And some entrepreneurs have the luxury of sleeping in and getting work done at midnight, when they’re nice and peppy. But some of us have to see kids off to school before we can start ourRead More
6 Tips to Get What You Want
The one comment almost every teacher made about me on my report card was that I talk too much, and it’s a comment I still occasionally get from friends and family. It’s true — I love to talk, and I’ll talk to anyone that’s happy to engage in conversation. ThereRead More
5 Habits that Boost Productivity
If you feel like you are always grappling with stress related to work, complaining about the workload and struggling to meet the deadlines while a colleague of yours is blazing all the way to glory with his superb work and productivity, something is wrong. A little introspection would certainly help.Read More
When Is It Time to Quit Your Job?
Leaving a job, particularly one that you thought was a great fit for you and your career, may be a difficult decision to make. Sometimes that decision is easy — we know early on that it’s a matter of time before we jump or get pushed to leave. But inRead More
5 Tips to Get Along with Your Boss
Work environments create strange bedfellows, bringing people together from all walks of life. And while individual job roles are clearly delineated, the whole team is essentially working on the same project — keeping the organization viable. As a result, harmony is essential for maximizing productivity and keeping job satisfaction high.Read More
How to Turn Stress into Productivity
We all know that stress is bad for us, right? Maybe not. Now both researchers and management experts are recognizing that some stress can actually be good for us too. That’s right; some stress can lead to enhanced performance, improved productivity and allow us to complete tasks and projects thatRead More
How to Let Go of Resentment at Work
As we grow in our lives and our careers, we pick up things along the way. Most of these things are positive and useful and allow us to grow into successful people. But some of the things we hold on to are neither practicable nor of any use to us.Read More
How to Write a Cover Letter That Gets Noticed
The cover letter you submit along with your résumé isn’t just a throwaway; it’s an extremely important part of your job application. Your cover letter provides a great opportunity to make your case directly to the hiring manager. Take advantage of this opportunity by customizing your cover letter for eachRead More