Jun 17
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How to Deal With an Annoying Co-worker

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There’s one in every office. We’ve all dealt with an annoying co-worker in the past. But how do you interact with them without leaving a bad impression?

If you’re dealing with a loud and obnoxious co-worker, one thing to do is drown out the noise with some music. Put your headphones in, listen to something soothing, and you won’t be bothered any longer.

The important thing to do is to look on the bright side. It’s easy to get annoying, but sometimes you should take a step back and think about the annoying habits you have. We all have them.

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Jun 16
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Words to Remove From Your Resume

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Resumes are an extremely important part of the job search process. It’s your first impression to the employer so you want to make sure it’s the best it can possibly be.

Don’t risk getting put in the “no” pile. Take these words out of your resume to increase your chances of getting hired:

  • utilized
  • assisted
  • responsible for
  • worked
  • words that end in -ly
  • objective

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Jun 16
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How to Catch Up in an Online Class

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In an online course, managing your time is of the utmost importance. But sometimes it can be easy to fall behind on your work.

To get back on track, first contact the instructor to let them know of the situation. The instructor is the one who controls the grades and they can help you get back to where you need to be.

You can also reach out to other students in the class. Group discussion is a valuable tool in determining where you fall among others.

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Jun 15
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How to Be a Leader Before You Have Followers

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The time to develop your leadership skills is now. With many companies placing up-and-coming leaders on the fast track to high positions, you want to make you’re doing everything you can to position yourself as a leader now.

Start by always delivering a superior performance. Don’t just meet expectations; exceed them.

Understand how others perceive you. You want to make sure you are someone who can inspire others, so that they will follow you.

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Jun 15
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Get Hired With a Killer Resume

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Deciding what to include and what not to include can be a difficult choice when you’re putting together your resume. First of all, you don’t want to list everything you’ve ever done. Highlight the accomplishments and skills relevant to the job you want.

Be sure to keep all your other information on file, though. Just cause you won’t include it now doesn’t mean you won’t include it later.

When typing everything out, make sure you have your important information above the fold. You want the good stuff to be seen first.

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