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Knowing How to Talk to Angry People is a Skill You Can Take to Any Job

Megan McLachlan — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:34:03 +0000

There's no getting away from them – dealing with pissed off people at work can be a daily occurrence. Learning to handle them correctly will not only make your life easier, it'll get you ahead.

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5 Tricks for Being a Pro at Business Calls

Megan McLachlan — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:08:17 +0000

Our generation hates talking on the phone. Hell, we don't even answer it if we don't know the number. But being able to successfully handle business on the telephone is integral to career success. We've got 5 beginner's tricks for coming out on top.

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Become Your Unique Value Proposition

Richard Dedor — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 02:23:18 +0000

All great brands have unique value propositions, that is, identifying and promoting what separates them from their competitors in their customers' eyes. But UVP's aren't just for marketers: No matter your aspirations, a unique value proposition will help you get there.

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7 Free Resume Templates

Andrew Snavely — Mon, 23 May 2011 05:37:51 +0000

Because you shouldn't be wasting your time formatting that shit.

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How to Negotiate Your First Pay Raise

Jack Busch — Mon, 09 May 2011 06:03:56 +0000

The fastest way to earn a few extra thousand dollars a year lies in your negotiating tactic. We show you how to ask - and get - the raise you deserve.

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Why You Should Still Wear A Suit To Every Job Interview

Megan McLachlan — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:15:06 +0000

Don't let the "casualization" of office attire fool you -- you should always wear a suit to an interview, even if you're more dressed up than the other candidates or even the interviewer.

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Making Yourself Irreplaceable Doesn’t Mean You’re Just the Best at What You Do

Andrew Zaleski — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 04:20:16 +0000

Especially in today's professional climate, it comes as no surprise that striving to be the best won't guarantee success. These 3 tenets will save you when your best isn't good enough.

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Top-Earning Entry-Level Jobs [infographic]

admin — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 07:53:27 +0000

Many people would like to have great salaries right after they finish their studies -- or even during them. Instead of working many years for a better job position and a better salary, some people choose to go after degrees which will land them with high incomes right from the start.

Check out Top-Earning Entry-Level Jobs [infographic] on Primer.

May I Take Your Order? Why Working at a Restaurant When You’re Laid Off Is A Good Thing

Kenneth Suna — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 06:49:12 +0000

If you're in between jobs, working at a restaurant may seem like a huge step back or a waste of time. But before you dismiss waiting tables, consider the incredible benefits it can have on your career. Don't believe us? We show you how.

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Your Job Search: How Long Ya Wanna Make It?

Jenny Foss — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 23:28:47 +0000

You've sent out the resumes, signed up for monster.com, and have been diligently crafting cover letters for months, with little to show for it and no job prospects in sight. The simple reason for all your bad luck? You can't use 20th century job hunting techniques in the down and dirty 21st century job market.

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Do You Really Hate Your Job, or Are You Just Complaining?

Richard Dedor — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 07:49:50 +0000

We’ve probably all been there – whether it’s the job you have now – or the job you had three jobs ago. So let me state a fact: no matter what job you have, there will always be things about any job that you will hate. It’s just the way it is. The important thing to understand and reflect upon is what is causing your unhappiness and what the options are to deal with it.

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PSA: Beware the Allure of the Sexy Boss

Jack Busch — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 02:02:49 +0000

You may think that hot middle-manager is attainable -- and maybe she is -- but you've got to think big picture when it comes to workplace relationships.

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