Not everyone who is interviewed gives a good interview. In fact, some people fear it so much they cannot interview or avoid jobs that have an interview process. Interviewing is an inevitable part of any company. Hiring managers, who have … ( read more
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Your Life is Imperfect, and It’s All My Fault
As an administrative assistant, I am imbued with all sorts of power. And with power comes responsibility. But I’ve failed you all, egregiously, in all sorts of ways. And mistakes from my past have come back to haunt me.
You … ( read more
When Freelancing Is No Longer Worth It
Lessons Learned When Freelancing Becomes A Nightmare
Most of us are used to working in an office, at a set shift, usually from 8 AM to 5 PM or 9 AM to 6 PM with an hour of unpaid lunch … ( read more
Developing A Healthy Paranoia At Work
Guidelines for Dealing with Paranoia at Work
When it comes to any job, you are not going to be safe ever. In the work world today, everyone is replaceable and while everyone makes mistakes, there are certain things that anyone … ( read more
Practice Makes Perfect [Infographic]
Keep Practicing For Perfection
Throughout your life, from the time you are young to the time you are much older, you acquire experience. You get good at what you do for a reason. When you first do something, you are … ( read more
How To Talk To Your Web Audience
Speaking To The Internet
Talking to your audience is scary. It is one of the most nerve-wracking experiences ever. Even on a blog, where you aren’t actually seen, or maybe you’re on a webcam in front of people, it can … ( read more
Avoid These 12 Office Makeover Mistakes
Is your company growing? Or is it time to update old furniture and equipment? Although rehabilitating your office space can be fun, make sure your makeover goes off without a hitch by avoiding these common office design mistakes.
How to Tell If Your House Painter Has Done a Good Job
One of the hardest parts of paying a contractor to paint your home is knowing if the results have been worth it. Just like builders and electricians, it can take a while for any problems to become apparent, and you … ( read more
Karma At Work
Karma Got The Boss
I have a fairly nice cozy desk job where I do mostly editing for the media. I had been there for several years and had recently been moved cross-country to another office. A few months later, … ( read more