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it's OK to resign!

I loved my job. So, I resigned.

by Risha May 16, 2013 Career

I’ve always held strong opinions on women’s rights, particularly women’s sexualities and autonomies. I was determined to work for a non-profit on these issues and work towards a positive shift and change. At 22, fresh out of University, I got [...]

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Voicemail Etiquette Is Not Just For Receptionists.

by Ley March 31, 2013 Career

There are very few jobs in existence that do not include the use of the telephone. It doesn’t matter if you work in construction, are an entrepreneur, or work in a restaurant -at some point, you are going to have to use [...]

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Six ideas to boost your income

by Esther October 22, 2012 Career

There’s a saying that goes “Why is there so much month left at the end of the money?” If that’s something you find yourself thinking far too often, maybe it’s time to think about increasing your income. Aside from asking [...]

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IT Certification Exams

by Guest August 29, 2012 Career

This guest post is written by David, IT support worker: Gaining specialized knowledge in both areas of IT and networking is becoming incredibly necessary as the field becomes more competitive. Knowledge of specific topics is now favored over general knowledge, and prospective [...]

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Offic(e)ally Romantic: Don’t Make It Personal

by Sarah August 1, 2012 Career

Along the lines of keeping things professional, in any office environment, there’s one more big thing you need to remember: don’t make it personal. The fact of the matter is, you spend a lot of time in the office both [...]

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Offic(e)ally Romantic: Keep It Professional

by Sarah July 18, 2012 Career

So you’ve made it through the initial onslaught of the issues that come from being in an office relationship. You’ve done the flirting thing, and now that you’ve made it official and dealt with all those sticky issues like who [...]

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I’m going to be a working mom – and looking forward to it

by Lacey July 11, 2012 Career

Since the first few weeks after Sadie was born, I’ve found myself repeating one statement for all those who ask – I could not be a stay-at-home mom. At first it was just the frustration that comes with being a [...]

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Job Hunting Sucks, and Other Helpful Hints

by Ley July 6, 2012 Career

Whether you are laid off, fired, or choose to leave your job immediately due to unexpected circumstances, being unemployed isn’t fun. We aren’t children any more; most of use have rent or a mortgage due every month, not to mention [...]

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