The key to a productive day lies entirely in how you set yourself for the day. With a few tweaks to your workspace and mental mindset, you can ensure yourself an extremely productive day. The following 7 steps are an effective way to make those tweaks that will help you make the … [Read more...] about 7 Steps for having the most productive workday
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4 Things to keep in mind to better deal with a difficult interview
While most interviewers act professionally and are quite pleasant throughout the hiring process, every now and then it may be that you encounter someone who’s rude, aggressive, or downright mean. Now, instead of letting this catch you off guard, it’s best to prepare for such … [Read more...] about 4 Things to keep in mind to better deal with a difficult interview
Avoid these 10 irritating business buzzwords in your next work email
Here on The Optimist Daily, we share a lot of stories about the weight of words and how much they matter (our articles on Wordle and the man in India fighting to stop sexist swearing are great examples to check out). Plus, with the rise of remote work over the course of the … [Read more...] about Avoid these 10 irritating business buzzwords in your next work email
Master your “career story” to help you land your dream job
If you’re among the millions of Americans who decided to leave their jobs in the past year, then you'll likely find yourself preparing to interview for new positions now or in the near future. To help you land your new dream job, an important thing to consider is your “career … [Read more...] about Master your “career story” to help you land your dream job
Career stuck? To know what you want, you must first know what you dislike
When someone tells you to “follow your passion,” the advice isn’t inherently wrong. It’s simply incomplete. Knowing what you enjoy in a career is essential, but knowing what you dislike is even more crucial and arguably easier to determine. So next time you find yourself … [Read more...] about Career stuck? To know what you want, you must first know what you dislike