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Bosses Tell Us: 11 Things That Will Get You Promoted

Have you ever been promoted? If so, congratulations. If not, there might be something you can do about that.

28 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu

7 Steps to Avoid Crying in the Workplace

Ok, most of us have done it. Whether it’s over a stressful meeting, a terrible boss, or a bad breakup, many women have cried in the office at least once.

25 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu

Six Tips to Supplement Your Income by 2013

January draws to a close and the eleven months promise to be just as difficult economically. If you want to supplement your income month, he must do it now. Here are some tips that you can adopt to make you some money ...

24 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu

How to Refresh Your Brain - in 10 Minutes

When you go from one task to the next - all day long - your mind constantly races to catch up. Hit the reset button with this underrated trick.

24 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu

How to Not Suck at Meetings

Ok, cool. Meetings. They seem simple enough, right? I mean, you just book the thing, show up at a coffee shop, ask some smart questions, and then on to the next one. Boom. Am I winning, or am I winning? NO. WRONG. TRY AGAIN.

23 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu

5 Reasons to Schedule More Business Lunches

Have an important meeting? Here are five reasons to do it over lunch, and some tips to make the most of it.

23 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu

The Best Way to Follow Up After a Job Interview

Most career counselors and recruiting experts will tell you that following up after an interview is a must, especially if you really want the job and want the hiring manager to know it.

22 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu

Job Seekers: Social Media Is Your Friend

People may go online to goof off but before long, they talk shop. Social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Quora, and even Pinterest can be valuable job-hunting tools. Here are two things social media can do to aid your job search:

21 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu

Unemployed? 4 Ways to Recharge Your Job Search

Have you been unemployed and job hunting longer than you’d care to admit? If so, it’s time to stop, look, and listen to what you’ve been doing—and most likely make some changes. But first, there are some emotional issues to address.

19 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu

Grab Senior Executives' Attention When You Present

Senior leaders are among the toughest crowds. They're incredibly busy so they won't sit still for a long presentation with a big reveal at the end. Often they'll just interrupt before you finish. Here's how you can earn their support:

18 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu

The Best Way to Answer “Have You Ever Been Fired or Asked to Resign?”

If you've ever been fired, you know it can be a tricky thing to discuss in future job interviews. It's never a comfortable question, and even if you were laid off, there's always the risk that the interviewer is judging your competency based on your answer.

18 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu

Practice Walking Into a Room Before a Job Interview to Nail Down Your Body Language

Your body language during a job interview says just as much about you as your resume. It's easy to get a little nervous, and then freeze up during interviews. If you need to calm yourself down a bit, Forbes recommends you simply practice walking into a room.

15 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu

How to Ace the 50 Most Common Interview Questions

In 2012, the search giant Google asked a candidate, “How many cows are in Canada?” while Bain challenged an interviewee to estimate the number of windows in New York. Amazon asked a candidate, “If Jeff Bezos walked into your office and offered you a million dollars to launch your best entrepreneurial idea, what would it be?”

15 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu

Standing Out From the Crowd: How to Nail a Group Interview

Feeling prepared, you walk into the office for your interview. You introduce yourself and are promptly led to the conference room—only to find five other candidates waiting.

14 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu

How to Follow Up on a Job Interview (Without Being Annoying)

You just interviewed for a job and you haven't heard anything. Sometimes this is a sign of bad news, and sometimes it isn't. You want to follow up and find out what's going on, but you don't want to be annoying. Here's how to handle this situation effectively.

14 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu

Ask for Feedback Before Taking That Job

It’s tempting to start fresh with a new company in the hopes of advancing your career. But finding great success by jumping ship may be more myth than reality. Managers often sign on to a new job out of frustration, only to run into the same problems they faced in their prior organization. If you’re getting ready to take a shiny new job because you're not moving forward in your current company, don’t act until you get honest feedback.

14 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu

Three Steps to Selling Your Idea to Your Boss

It would be nice if great ideas truly sold themselves, but even great ideas require artful pitching. Here are three steps for influencing upward and convincing your boss that it makes good sense for the organization to pursue your idea:

11 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu

10 Horrible Excuses for Being a Lousy Boss

Are the "reasons" you aren't a better boss just excuses? Here are ten things you should never to say to yourself... and what to do instead.

10 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu

13 Little Things You're Doing to Sabotage Your Success

13 Little Things You're Doing to Sabotage Your Success

09 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu

Cope with Your Incompetent Boss

Everyone complains about his or her boss from time to time. But dealing with a truly incompetent boss is frustrating and exhausting. Here are three strategies to handle the situation:

09 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu