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President Obama: What You Need to Know Before You Start Your First Job
WatercoolerOn paper, President Barack Obama’s story and mine don’t have that much in common. (Our daily lives are pretty different, to say the least—I can’t remember the last time I threw a dinner party for 20 of my closest world leader friends.)…
10 Things Successful People Do on Sunday Nights
WatercoolerMost people find that they dread Sunday evenings. The almost-time-to-go-back-to-work blues set in and the whole world seems to get a little bit more bleak. Even if you love your job, you’re probably not too jazzed about your weekend being…
50 Motivational Thoughts That Will Push You to Succeed
WatercoolerNeed a kick in the pants? A fire under your proverbial bottom? Feeling in need of a little inspiration?
Here are 50 motivational thoughts you can turn to when you need a little energizing positivity! Keep these in your back pocket and turn to…
10 Worst Reasons to Quit Your Job
WatercoolerWe’ve all been there: so fed up it seems the only option is to quit and start afresh. But situations like that call for very careful consideration. If your reasons for the grand gesture happen to include any of the following, it might be best…
The Ultimate Guide to Negotiating Salary for A New Job
Career AdviceNegotiating your salary for a new job can be a stressful and intimidating experience. Many job seekers are willing to settle for less than their professional worth, while others charge into negotiations with unrealistic expectations. However,…
Congrats on the promotion! Here’s how to navigate your new role
Career AdviceCongratulations! You’ve worked hard, shown that you’re ready for more, and leveled up at your job. But after all the effort of advocating for yourself and making sure your work is top-notch, getting a promotion can trigger a feeling of,…
These 8 traits will make you more promotable
Career AdviceGetting promoted is (obviously) amazing for the validation, growth, and potentially more money it brings. It’s also one of the biggest challenges for employees: how do I actually get one? But unfortunately, there’s no slam-dunk answer to…
How to Write a Letter Asking for a Raise (With Samples)
Career AdviceHow to Write a Letter Asking for a Raise (With Samples)
You’ve been plugging along at your job, picking up responsibilities, and rocking it for a while now—and even if you don’t have an annual review coming up for a while, maybe you…
Differences Between Coaching and Consulting
Career Advice4 Differences Between Coaching and Consulting
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between coaching and consulting? While both are professional services that can help you reach your goals, they have some keydistinctions. In this…
What To Do If You Don’t Want To Work Anymore
Career AdviceYou go to work every day, and find yourself totally checked out. You just can’t bring yourself to care—let alone work. Your attitude has slipped. You can’t remember why you’re even doing what you’re doing.
There are a few different…