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Change Your Dress Code for an Improved Professional Image

Dress codes of the professional world have gone through considerable amount of transitions. This is mainly due to the new trends of coffee shop meetings and video conferences. However, the need for a certain expectation of professional image still exists. Even though you might be seeing a lot of billionaires in blue jeans but, with […]

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Tips for a Better PR Career

Highly talented Public Relations personnel are in high demand in the Gulf countries. While they need to be a part of every business, they are an essential part of large multinationals. There have been some changes in the original job description of PR officers in recent years. There is more to the job than just […]

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Move up the Corporate Ladder

Waiting for the promotion? Might have to wait forever if you think that it will drop in your lap some day since you happen to be the most deserving candidate. It requires some serious efforts to move up the corporate ladder. Inspire Act like a leader. Look at some of the role models and learn […]

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Seven Career Mistakes You Need to Avoid

At some point or rather many a times during our career, we have all made mistakes that we regret. Those mistakes have certainly shaped up our career the way it is right now. The wise thing to do is to acknowledge those mistakes, be aware of them, learn from them and then try to avoid […]

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Don’t stop in recession: career goals are achievable

It is not arguable that during the current downturn economy, managers are over occupied with immediate issues and seemed to have postponed their career development goals. They do not necessarily have to. What can be done is the reduction in time spent on achieving the long-term goals. It is important, however, with your current job, […]

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Why You Should Rehire a Former Employee

Former employees who once had been valuable to the company are likely to hold value after the rehire. However, before you rehire a former employee, investigate two important things. One, why did they leave in the first place and secondly, whether they were on of the top performers on their job. It is not very […]

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Is An Online MBA Degree Worth It

For advancement in your career it is essential to learn new skills time and again. This does not necessarily mean going back to school especially if you have a full time job. Online courses offer great help in acquiring the essential skills and excelling in your career. There are numerous reasons why an online MBA […]

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Promotion is bad for mental health?

Mental health of managers typically deteriorates after a job promotion, and in a way that goes beyond merely a short-term change, says a research.

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Lost Your Job? Here’s What to Do!

Experts say losing a job is one of the top three stressors for a person, and with the current global economic scenario, there are a lot of stressed out people out there right now. Being laid off or downsized, getting dismissed or fired hurts! But the fortunate ones learn to deal with it. Rather than looking […]