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How to Address Your Business Email or Letter to a WomanLet’s face it, formal letter-writing has gone the way of the pager. Once a necessary communication tool, it’s now a relic of an...May 27, 2017
Why You Should Take a Vacation, Even If You’re Busy“I hate vacation,” said no one ever. So why are we so bad at taking time off? North Americans in particular are notorious for...May 19, 2017
How to Write a Follow-Up Email After a Job Interview (With Samples)You want this job! It’s a perfect fit for your skills and you know you’d rock it. You send out an impressive résumé and cover...May 9, 2017
7 Tips for a Perfect Elevator PitchWhat is the purpose of an interview? Companies conduct them because they want to know about your experience, education, and...May 5, 2017
How to Ask for Days Off (And Actually Get Them)There’s a good possibility that you need a day (or two, or more) off work. NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the...May 1, 2017
10 Words and Phrases to Never, Ever Use at WorkEvery industry has its jargon. But some words and phrases can be unclear, unnecessary, or even offensive. Maybe some of these are...April 25, 2017
13 Common Distractions at Work and How to Fight ThemWhether you work in a busy office or a busy home, there’s plenty to distract you. Besides preventing you from getting things...April 21, 2017
Can You Wear Some Deodorant? and Other Awkward Cubicle ConversationsImagine you’re hard at work on a report that’s due by the end of the day. It’s been a busy week so far, and you’ve got a long way...April 13, 2017
Find Your Zen When Coworkers Are Getting on Your NervesToday is not going as planned. A wave of unexpected assignments crashed across your desk this morning, forcing you to skip lunch....April 11, 2017
4 Infuriating Work Habits and How to Avoid ThemConsidering all the time you spend at the office, it’s no surprise that your workspace, coworkers, and overall approach to...April 7, 2017