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GO FORTH & IMROV!

When navigating your stand-up, go forth and do open mike nights! Check out comedy.openmikes.org to find a place near you!

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October 13th, 2010 at 12:18 am

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NAPTIME ON THE JOB

“Sleeping on the job,” has often been a popular criticism but now some employers are viewing work time maps in a different light. In this posting from Bloomberg Businessweek and Yahoo Finance, learn what experts say about “salaried slumber.” Tips for work time naps include, “Make time and space,” “ Set the proper conditions” and “ Careful with the chemicals.”

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August 31st, 2010 at 12:45 am

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HAPPINESS FACTOR

What makes workers happy? In this New York Post article learn what some of the secrets to workplace happiness are. According to the “Society of Human Resource Management” 80% of workers are happy with their jobs. Have you ever wondered what’s more important on the job money or recognition? The experts say the correct answer is recognition.

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May 5th, 2010 at 3:28 pm

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Talk About Stress!

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TALK ABOUT STRESS!

It’s finally here, the list fo the most stressful jobs for 2010 has landed on the web. In this article from Careercast, 200 different professions were examined for their levels of stress. The top three high stress occupations include, Firefighters, Corporate Executives and Taxi Drivers. Although, we guess that the highest level of job stress might come from not having one!

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April 30th, 2010 at 12:38 pm

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Taking One For The Kids

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TAKING ONE FOR THE KIDS

Motherhood part II. Could college prep leave become the new maternity leave? Some mothers are choosing to pause or leave their successful careers to help their children get into college. In this article from CNN Living, learn how accomplished professional women with advanced degrees quit or stop working to manage their offspring’s college admissions process. What’s next, parents taking the College Boards with their kids?

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April 28th, 2010 at 12:23 pm

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Trade Ya!

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TRADE YA!

When times are tough why not try bartering for the goods and services you need? In this New York Post article learn how some savvy New Yorkers have turned to trading their skills and expertise to gain an edge in difficult economic times. Who knows, Elliot Spitzer might have still been Governor if he would have tried barter instead of cash.

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April 27th, 2010 at 11:54 am

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Wretched At Work

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WRETCHED AT WORK

If we’re the masters of our own destiny in good times, what happens when things go wrong? In this article from U.S. News & World Report, writer Michael S. Wade takes a lounge-in-cheek look at ways in which we can make ourselves, miserable on the job. The how to list includes, “Not appreciating your achievements,” “Worrying,” “Embracing martyrdom,” and the ever popular “Expecting an even playing field on the job.” Anything sound familiar?

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April 20th, 2010 at 12:21 pm

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Sold

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SOLD

Salespeople, opportunity knocks! Advertising giant Ogilvy has begun a search looking for the “World’s greatest seller.” In this New York Post article learn how one advertising firm is launching a sales contest based on the simple premise, “sell a plain red brick.” Contestants should post a one-to-two minute video of their best pitch on Youtube. Three finalists will be selected and flown to the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival where a winner will be chosen and awarded a three-month job with Ogilvy.

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April 19th, 2010 at 11:59 am

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Hey Boss Look At Me!

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HEY BOSS LOOK AT ME!

Shy people beware; in today’s competitive workplace doing your job well, might not be enough. If you want to get ahead in some careers you really have to be noticed. Get a few tips on raising your visibility in this article from Yahoo Hotjobs. Valuable techniques include, “Speaking up,” “Being an expert” and believe it or not “Eating in at the company lunchroom.”

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April 16th, 2010 at 9:34 am

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Getting Past No

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GETTING PAST NO

By far the worst part of a job interview is the feeling of rejection that comes from being turned down for the position. Rejected ones, you are not alone. In fact, the U.S. Labor Department confirms for every current job opening 5.5 candidates apply. That means that 4.5 of us won’t get the job. In this article from Yahoo Hotjobs, experts tell us to “Ask for feedback,” ‘Be gracious in defeat” and above all “Keep trying.”

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April 15th, 2010 at 1:12 pm

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Archive for the ‘worknews’ Category

Go Forth & Improv!

GO FORTH & IMROV!

Naptime On The Job

NAPTIME ON THE JOB

Happiness Factor

HAPPINESS FACTOR

Talk About Stress!

TALK ABOUT STRESS!

Taking One For The Kids

TAKING ONE FOR THE KIDS

Trade Ya!

TRADE YA!

Wretched At Work

WRETCHED AT WORK

Sold

SOLD

Hey Boss Look At Me!

HEY BOSS LOOK AT ME!

Getting Past No

GETTING PAST NO

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