Job burnout is an increasingly prevalent problem. Many people complain that they spend too much time on their jobs, deal with overwhelming pressure and impossible deadlines, and get very little reward and satisfaction from what they do. However, the economic crisis has made it difficult for them to look for other jobs. What is the solution? … [Read more...] about How to protect yourself from job burnout
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How to take advantage of your LinkedIn.com account
Social networking is a huge thing nowadays. But even though Facebook is considered the top dog among all social networking sites, there is still a lot of room for other players, especially those that are targeting specific market niches. One of these is LinkedIn.com, a social networking site that is marketed towards people in the business sector. The main audience of LinkedIn … [Read more...] about How to take advantage of your LinkedIn.com account
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
Tips on preparing for your annual performance review
One of the most important tips for successfully asking for a raise is to time your request during your annual performance review. But you can't just twiddle your thumbs and wait for your boss to fill up the forms—especially if your boss isn't the type who'll automatically give you credit for all that you do. Here are some ways to grab the bull by the horns and makes sure … [Read more...] about Tips on preparing for your annual performance review
What to do when you don’t trust your boss
Let's face it: some boss are jerks. Some will verbally abuse you; others will steal your ideas, or pin the blame on you if something goes wrong. And there are those who are so passive-aggressive that you're sucked into daily emotional warfare. They give wishy-washy instructions, then blow up because you don't do what they want. It can be tempting to quit, but if you can't … [Read more...] about What to do when you don’t trust your boss