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6 career risks you should definitely take if you want to be successful

You've probably heard stories about people who have found career success by taking crazy leaps of faith. These days, playing it totally safe isn't necessarily the way to reach the goals you hope to attain. While you certainly shouldn't be reckless…

6 ways to end your workday so your morning is peaceful

We all want to be that person that strolls out of the office with a wide smile and not a care in the world. Those people tend to sail in the next morning wearing the same rosy glasses. What's their secret? How can you, too, design your life…

5 reasons teaching might not be for you

Teaching can be immensely fulfilling work. The idea of shaping young minds and guiding kids toward their own futures (not to mention having summers off) leads a lot of people into the teaching field. However, not everyone is cut out for this…

How to remain productive when working remotely

According to recent Stanford University research, more than 10% of the U.S. workforce now works remotely or from home. This setup can be beneficial for everyone—managers get more productive workers due to eliminating a commute time, and workers…

How To Accept A Job Offer Like a Boss

You’ve done all this work getting through the hiring process: crafted a perfect resume and cover letter, braved (and knocked out of the park!) your first and second interviews, and waited by the phone. And now the time has arrived—you’ve…

Take these 6 steps to become a travel nurse

If you love the idea of supplying patients with quality medical assistance but aren’t crazy about working in the same environment every day, then you may want to consider becoming a travel nurse. Travel nurses work at temporary jobs in locations…

10 of the biggest challenges for administrative assistants on the job

Administrative assistants are often the unsung heroes of the workplace. They are the ones who keep the office running smoothly or the boss happy and well prepared to do her or his job. They can multitask, possess multiple skills, and must face…

Common interview questions when applying to a call center (and how to answer them)

Whether they take orders or offer customer service, call centers are all fairly similar. So there are a number of common questions you can expect to be asked when interviewing for a call center job. Here are 8 to anticipate, along with some…

The best jobs you can work during the graveyard shift

Not everyone is meant for a 9-to-5 life. Or maybe you’re looking for a side hustle to supplement your 9-to-5 life. Or…maybe you’re a vampire. Whatever the case may be, we don’t judge—and we have some of the best jobs out there for…

How to spot and deal with horrible bosses

Even if you're happy with your position and your place of work, having problems with your boss can really make your life miserable. Some bosses just have a bad work ethic or unreasonable expectations of you. The most awful ones might have hair-trigger…