Mind you… online accounts such as Friendster, Facebook, Twitter, and others; can really affect your employment. How? Do you remember posting some silly comments online? Imagine what would your future employer think when he reads it. What more if he sees your odd username?

I remember a coworker of mine submitted a file folder to the department head using his username upon naming it. The folder was named “lazybone”. Until now I can still picture boss’s irritated face as he asks... continue |
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Before I landed on a stable career, I’ve fallen several times being blinded with promising oasis. I’ve failed to scrutinize what I was going into. There’s nothing wrong of being optimistic. Nevertheless, the thing that makes you optimistic should be real enough not to fail you in the end. Sounds like something you’ve already experience? That’s not surprising. If not all, most of us already came across of being cheated. Huh umm… not cheated on love, cheated by job scams.... continue |
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If you’re planning to pursue your IT career at home, below are the things you need to settle so you’ll have a delightful start.

Set Up Working Environment. Before anything else you need to fix your working environment. Working at your house exposes you to a lot of distraction. If you cannot manage these interruptions, most likely you’ll have a hard time finishing your daily task or worst you won’t even able to start it. Have a separate place or area... continue |
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Some neglect the importance of writing. What’s the use of it, if your job does not require good writing? Indeed, you’re not obliged to do well in writing. However, if you want to have an edge over competitors, learning to write well is big plus.

Writing: Importance and Career Applications

I’m serious. Writing is special. The knowledge of good writing can help you get on top of your career in many ways. Written communication and reports are needed in every job. In... continue |
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Unhealthy working environment, tons of workloads, miscommunication with co-workers, all these along with other unpleasant things at work easily gets into our nerve. The stress can be intense enough in affecting concentration and work efficiency. At worst conditions, it can even damage positive attitude and being. If you’re having a hard time coping in harsh conditions of working, here are some pointers on how you can avoid of getting discouraged at work:

Take control of your environment by being organized. Be... continue |
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Oftentimes, people who have successful career have broken family. While those who choose their family over their career, stop taking their personal endeavors. People are pressured to choose between a fulfilling career and happy family life. However, there are some who successfully juggles family and career life. They do not have super powers nor possess two bodies. All they have are the following:

Proper Time Management

Time consumes, even if you don’t move a thing. Like money, it needs budgeting so you’ll... continue |
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Who would not want a successful career? Everyone hopes to achieve a fulfilling work. What divides achievers from dreamers is what they do. Here are what achievers do that set asides them from others. They are simple tips you can use to start having your dream career:

Define your goal. Setting your goal will give you a route. Some people just start out their career without a goal. Afterwards, they grow tired of what they do and shift to other career.... continue |
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Aside from skills improvement and earning credible employment history, another thing you can work on to level up is networking. What some often take for granted is marketing themselves after spicing up for better career. Create ways in exposing yourself in the market. There’s nothing more massive and more effective in doing this than networking.

Advantages of Gaining Network

The traditional way of employment is applying for companies who have vacant positions. Once you’re hired, like it or not you have to... continue |
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Believe me or not, there are only three things you need to know about skills. While others are being conventional, you can have better knowledge on how to hone your skills as you toggle along. Well, they’re not like the “1000 Secrets to Ultimate Knowledge”, (pardon if there’s one as I just made up this title). These are only simple facts on skills that are often forgotten because of discrimination. “Oh, she’s not one of us in the Ugawakabaluba Industry,... continue |
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Education nowadays is an important aspect in of self-improvement, not only financially but mostly psychologically. People holding diplomas have greater advantage over non-graduates, especially today where educational background is a major issue in almost all jobs. Thus, finishing study becomes vital and drive to pursue it by understanding the “rule of education” is an added plus. It enables you to know the essence of each subject and activity at school no matter how hard it can get.

Appreciation of what you... continue |
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The availability of internet and its boundless capabilities in communication and functionality in almost every aspect opened doors for many possibilities, including working at home. Often times, working at home is perceived to have all the glories of standard of living, as you have your family with you while working. However, remote jobs especially freelancing are not for everybody. Not being aware of its disadvantages could create a lot of trouble both for your job and family relationship as well.

 If... continue |
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Taking time to enjoy life and savor its pleasures is fine. However, time passes by and you could be wasting time looking at the stars while you should be running after your dreams. Planning for the future is essential as it is guides you along your journey. With the tough employment competition nowadays, along with global recession, having a blueprint on how you will achieve your dreams is important if you’re really up for its realization.

There are a lot of... continue |
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Entering college education creates a sense of maturity. A beginning of a new phase of life, it entails additional responsibility and awareness, which includes assessing your field of study. Choosing well your college course is essential, as it will be the foundation of your future career.

Many graduates nowadays are still unemployed because they did not took time in sorting out well what college course will suit them best. Low demand in market of employment, lack of interest for the career... continue |
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