Work-Life Balance: Resume Writing, Networking and Careers

Achieving a better work-life balance requires smart networking and professional boundaries. Learn how to write effective resumes and navigate workplace politics for a successful career.

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14 Things to Never Do in an Interview

Whether you’re burned out at your current job, looking for a more challenging position, between jobs, fun-employed or whatever, welcome to the job-hunt jungle.

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15 Secrets to a Better Work-Life Balance

With every gadget available to keep employees plugged in 24/7, work-life balance can seem like the stuff of fairy tales. Though they may have a hard time achieving it, Americans value a rewarding life outside of the daily grind and are happier in jobs that allow them some freedom.

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How to Navigate 8 Potential Pitfalls of Socializing at Work

Being part of a friendly work environment doesn’t just make the hours you spend at the office more pleasant -- having close pals in the workplace can boost your job satisfaction and make you more productive, according to a 2012 Gallup poll.

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How to Handle the Mean Girl at the Office

Unless you’re fortunate enough to be best friends with all of your co-workers (and your boss), chances are that you’ve come across a bad egg among your colleagues. Here’s exactly what to do when faced with the office mean girl or guy.

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Here's How to Network Like an Extrovert if You're Shy

If you’re an introvert, chances are that just the thought of a networking event is enough to make you cringe. After all, the idea of approaching — and engaging in industry-related small talk with — strangers can make even more outgoing types apprehensive.

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The Top 20 Healthiest Jobs in America

A recent NPR, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health poll of more than 1,600 workers in the United States revealed that more than four in 10 working adults (44 percent) believe their current job has an impact on their overall health.

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How to Cool Nerves Before a Game

Sports performance often has to do as much with how a person handles pressure in demanding situations as with the physical abilities displayed by the competitors. For many athletes, from young people to seasoned professionals, nerves can wreak havoc on an athlete’s ability to perform at his best.

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How to Stay in Shape at a Desk Job

Obesity is on the rise in America and the rest of the world. Busy schedules often play a big role in peoples’ inability to stay fit. If you spend most of your weekdays sitting behind a desk, you may find it challenging to keep yourself mobile and active at work.

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How to Start a Non-Medical Home Care Business

Opening your own non-medical home care business isn't just a good business decision--it's a growing necessity. Thirteen percent of the United State's population will be 65 or older by the year 2010, according to the Census Bureau.

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Fatigue After Work

After a long day at work, it's understandable that sometimes you want nothing more than to head home, take a nap or plop down on the couch for a few hours. Working can be stressful and tiring, and unwinding is a good way to cope.

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How to Start a Nutrition Store

Initiatives such as Healthy People 2020 are encouraging consumers to take preventative measures and make informed health decisions. In 2009, The New York Times reported that sales of vitamins and nutritional supplements had been growing consistently for years.

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How Long do Employers Need to Keep Payroll Records?

Under U.S. federal law, employers must keep the payroll records of their employees or former employees for a certain length of time. The amount of time, however, varies according to which statute you refer to, which can make knowing how long to keep employee records confusing.

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Fitness & Nutrition Jobs

If you have an interest and the right credentials in fitness or nutrition, you can harness your passion by pursuing jobs in these areas. Doing so will allow you to stay on the cutting edge of these growing health fields. Among the careers are athletic trainers, dietitians, fitness trainers and health educators.

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How to Prepare a Resume for an Internal Job

Internal job openings pose new career opportunities for existing employees. If you decide to apply for an open internal position, prepare a functional resume that stresses your qualifications and how you can fulfill the duties of the position.

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