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Stop Emphasizing the Quality of Your Work and Do This Instead
By Ben Drake | 1 Comment | May 22, 2013
It may be a tough pill to swallow, but no one cares about the quality of your work. They care about the quality of their own. Read »
10 Tips for Managing Your Most Valuable Asset: Your Career
By Lisa Parker | 4 Comments | May 15, 2013
Want your career to pay dividends? Why not manage it as you would your financial assets? Read »
As Baby Boomers Retire, Young Workers Can Take the Lead
By Black Enterprise | 1 Comment | May 10, 2013
As the older generation retires in record numbers, now may be the perfect time for young workers to step up and make a name for themselves. Here’s how. Read »
Career Advice for Young Professionals from Successful Go-Getters
By Team Brazen | 12 Comments | May 9, 2013
Plenty of people have blazed their own career paths—and succeeded. Here’s their advice on how to rock your career. Read »
5 Ways to Show Your Boss You’re Ready for that Promotion
By Arlene Chandler | 9 Comments | May 6, 2013
You think it’s about time you got promoted. But what can you do to make sure your boss thinks the same? Read »
3 Reasons Job Seekers Should Be Willing to Do Anything
By Sudy Bharadwaj | 3 Comments | May 3, 2013
Should job seekers be willing to dabble in all sorts of tasks, even those that don’t exactly align with their dream job? Absolutely. Here’s why. Read »
New Grads: 10 Goals for Your First 5,000 Hours on the Job
By Laura Vanderkam | 4 Comments | May 1, 2013
Odds are you’ll only stay at your first job for two years—but that’s plenty of time to set yourself up for a great career. Here’s what you should be sure to accomplish. Read »
How the Corporate Decision Trap is Keeping You from Accomplishing Big Things
By Ben Drake | No Comments | April 30, 2013
To grow into the leader you want to become, you need to start now. And that means making decisions, even if everyone’s telling you not to. Read »
How to Change Careers Even If You Think It’s Too Late
By Patrick del Rosario | 4 Comments | April 26, 2013
Whether you’re 25 or 55 when you decide to make a professional change, it IS possible. Here’s how. Read »
Taking This Job Advice Too Literally Could Kill Your Career
By Erin Palmer | 15 Comments | April 12, 2013
By following this common job advice too closely, you could be taking your career in the wrong direction. Read »
The Key to Your Career Advancement: An Emotional Intelligence Mentor
By Black Enterprise | 10 Comments | April 12, 2013
Power players understand that though emotions are a healthy part of being human, the appropriate management of them constitutes the makings of a great leader. Read »
4 Relationship Rules That Will Help You Fall in Love With a Job
By Sarah Greesonbach | 1 Comment | April 11, 2013
These important principles can help you decide whether to keep your relationship with your employer going strong—or whether it’s time to move on. Read »
5 Genius Ways to Better Your Career By Leveraging the Job You Already Have
By Josh Fox | 3 Comments | April 9, 2013
Don’t wait until you’re out of a job to start preparing for a new one. Use these tips to begin now! Read »
6 Unexpected Benefits of Working for a Small Business
By Jennifer Kwasnicki | 3 Comments | April 4, 2013
When it comes to breaking into your field, bigger isn’t always better. Learn why going small might be the biggest thing you can do for your career. Read »