When you sound more confident, you can do better in job interviews, presentations, and develop better business relationships. In fact, confidence can do a lot for you in life. But sometimes it
Stop Feeling Guilty About Quitting Your Job
When you land a new job, you will most likely have some mixed feelings. You’re excited to start your new job, but you feel some guilt about leaving your old one. And although guilt is natural, it’s no
How to Never Miss a Deadline Again
In the business world, there are always deadlines, and missing them can often have great consequences, such as losing clients, profits, etc. But even more importantly, deadlines, and whether yo
Go Back to Basics for Your Job Search
When you’re searching for a job, it’s easy to forget the important things. Whether you’re just starting your job search or you’ve been trying to find a position for awhile, taking a moment to r
Don’t Let Vacation Guilt Ruin Your Vacation
Many working Americans are afraid to ask for time off. Maybe they’re afraid of being replaced or of work piling up in their absence. In fact, 40 percent of Americans leave vacation time unused
Is it Time to Switch Up Your Networking Strategy?
There’s no doubt that networking is important. But sometimes you could be networking and networking and still not getting any results. Maybe people are turning down your meeting requests or fin
How to Stay Focused at Work and Get More Done
It can sometimes be a struggle to stay focused at work. With so many distractions around you, such as your co-workers, the Internet and texting, it can seem almost impossible to tackle all of y
Studies Show Employees Hate Meetings
In a recent poll by online collaboration company Clarizen, 46 percent of people said they would rather do anything else than sit in a meeting at work. Seventeen percent said they would even rat
What Not to Say in an Interview
Whether your interviewer is asking “how would you describe yourself in three words” or “how would your colleagues describe you” or any other variation, you always need to be mindful of the word
How Caffeine is Killing Your Performance
The daily cup of joe is a necessity for most working individuals, but it’s actually hurting your potential for success far more than it’s helping it. Many people drink caffeinated beverages bec