Words At Work

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There are different reasons why people put these phrases to use – 40% said they’re unaware that they use it because it’s a habit. Read More

Resumes

If you do this on your resume, there is a 79% chance you will not get hired CW Headley

Sixty-five percent of respondents said that this was absolutely unacceptable in their respective industries. Read More

Latest News

23% of respondents said this one thing is a relationship deal-breaker CW Headley

According to a recent study of self-proclaimed grammar snobs found that grammatical errors might be the very thing keeping your Tinder inbox so scarce. Read More

Job Search

30 commonly confused words for jobs seekers to know Jessica Howington

Some people are becoming more aware of their grammar, there are still words that can flub us often. Here is a list of 30 commonly confused words. Read More

Advice

The secret to speaking with confidence is mastering these 5 powerful techniques Nicolas Cole

It has taken me years of practice to learn how, especially as one of the younger people in the room, to present myself well. Read More

Advice

This study explains why so many of your emails go unanswered CW Headley

The team interviewed workers from positions on the professional food chain, including product managers, researchers, and interns-all employed by Microsoft. Read More

Advice

14 signs you are emotionally intelligent Travis Bradberry

EI affects how we manage behavior, navigate social complexities, and make personal decisions to achieve positive results. Read More

Advice

6 inappropriate conversation topics you should always avoid at work Alli Hoff Kosik

No matter how close you may be to your coworkers — or even to your boss — there are some subjects that just aren’t right for professional small talk. Read More

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