Selling an idea can be hard, creating one is easier. Most of our ideas start out as preliminary thoughts, but with a little reflection, they can be smart. Lilly Herman in "5 Quick Steps to Make Your Half-Baked Idea Sound Much Smarter" outlines five steps to help you get your idea from half-baked to accepted. 5 ...
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How is your email etiquette?
Having good email etiquette is a must for today's professional. Every day the average US worker spends about a quarter of the work week combing through hundreds of emails. The incredible number of messages makes us vulnerable to embarrassing mistakes. Some of these blunders can cause serious professional consequences. Here are fifteen rules to help you ...
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Get the Praise You Deserve at Work
Have you ever worked hard on a project only to see a teammate or your supervisor get all the praise? Amy Gallo, contributing editor at Harvard Business Review, gives readers eight tactics on how to come back after such a situation. Her plan of attack includes: Don't be foolhardy. Take time to cool down Evaluate the severity of the situation Ask why Remedy the situation Be proactive about averting a repeat of the situation Model good credit sharing How to Respond When Someone Takes Credit for Your Work There’s nothing more infuriating than someone ...
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No More Mistakes When You Write a Cover Letter
Writing a cover letter can be onerous. After spending countless hours on online jobs boards, updating your resume, prepping for interviews, you have to turn your attention to writing a dreaded cover letter. In today’s digital world, people wonder if it’s necessary. Most experts say yes because it shows your diligence and hard work. An effective ...
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How to Create a Good Passwords That Protect Your Security
I don't know about you, but I have a hard time thinking of good passwords. By "good" I mean passwords that are strong yet easy to remember. We all know the importance of a good password, but when I read these articles the point was driven home even more strongly. Worst Passwords for 2015 Let's begin by looking at examples ...