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[Newsletter] How to Be Annoying at Work

Weekly Newsletter | April 19, 2011

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5 Key Rules for Career Changers

For recent graduates and individuals just starting a career, making a change in one’s career path is not as challenging as it is for those who have established themselves as an experienced professional in their field(s).

Choosing the Best Fonts for a Resume

Are you in the middle of creating your resume but are stumped by which fonts to use? Of course, there are hundreds of fonts out there from which to choose, but not all are appropriate for use in a resume. Let’s take a look at the ones that are considered to be the best—and which ones are good to avoid.

‘Help! I’m Too Beautiful to Get Hired’

Recently, I got an e-mail from a reader who was convinced she was getting discriminated against in her job search because she was too attractive. She gave several examples where she said the hiring manager was clearly intimidated by her beauty. A little hard to imagine, right?

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Do you think you're funny? Prove it! In the comment section on this article, submit a funny caption that's appropriate for the picture on the left. The winner will get a FREE half-hour of personal career coaching with CAREEREALISM.com Founder, J.T. O'Donnell [Value = $75].

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How to Be Annoying at Work

No one wants to be a nuisance in the office. However, the problem is sometimes we don’t even know when we’re doing it. So, in the spirit of workplace harmony, I present a top ten list of totally annoying workplace behaviors. If you recognize yourself in any of these, cease and desist immediately.

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3 Reasons You're Not as Productive as You Think

One of the big discussion points these days regarding business growth is productivity. The slow improvement in our economy right now is considered a “jobless recovery,” meaning the results are coming from greater levels of productivity and efficiency, not from adding staff. Simply put, those that didn’t lose their jobs are learning how to do more with less.

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