Many jobs require working at odd hours: late at night, early morning. Companies try to manage the exhaustion levels by assigning shifts. But this can still disrupt the worker's internal clocks. Our bodies are designed to sleep, eat, work, and rest at certain hours of the day. When our careers force us to take on a different schedule, we can experience shift work disorder. … [Read more...] about What is shift work disorder?
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How your personality affects your career
Have you ever noticed how some people just seem to do well at work? They get along well with people, do well at any task, and are able to deal with conflicts and setbacks with insight an resilience. Their success has less to do with skills, intelligence or even a fancy degree than their personality. Here are the major personality traits and how they can shape your life and … [Read more...] about How your personality affects your career
Tips for being a successful freelance writer
There's a big difference between writing for yourself and writing for a living. When your writing pays the bills, your success depends on far more than your ability to follow basic grammar and composition. There are a lot of amazing writers who end up broke, and a lot of so-so writers who just knew how to play the game well. Here are some tips on how to be a successful … [Read more...] about Tips for being a successful freelance writer
How to use an online profile to get a job
Writing and posting profile on the internet is an effective method of presenting yourself as well as advertising your capabilities and skills. (Read our related article, how to sound more confident and credible.) But writing an effective profile requires using certain methods and techniques to make it a success and meet the objectives of a personal online profile. Here are … [Read more...] about How to use an online profile to get a job
How to find a career mentor
What career secret do Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, Plato and Yves Saint Laurent have in common? They all had mentors. Oprah had Maya Angelou; Bill Gates had Warren Buffet, YSL had Christian Dior, and Plato had Socrates. While they all had great skill and drive, their mentors gave them the wisdom and the guidance to super-size their success. And you can too. This article explains … [Read more...] about How to find a career mentor