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Career Lessons from Our Kids
It’s time to watch and learn by Deborah Brown-Volkman – Job Journal Since we were in our late teens, people have been telling us, “Grow up. Act like an adult.” It seems like good advice, and in most...
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Beat the Career-Pattern Blues
A three-step approach by Deborah Brown-Volkman – Job Journal Do you consistently get passed over when a promotion comes up? Or do you feel like your coworkers aren’t really that crazy about you? Have...
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Annoying Coworkers
The holiday edition by Robert Half International - Career Builder The holidays bring out the best in some people and the worst in others. Some jump into them with both feet, some celebrate with...
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Seven Tips to Enhance Your Next Presentation
Using PowerPoint the right way by Sharlyn Lauby – smartblogs.com The PowerPoint program. At some point, almost every exhibit or event professional has put one together. Some are too copy heavy; others...
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What Your Nightmares Are Telling You about Work
And what you should do about them by Kaitlin Madden – jobs.aol.com Most of us have nightmares from time to time. Maybe it’s the flashback to being in school and unprepared for a test. Maybe it’s a...
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Communication Is Key to a Great Career
Here are three steps to get you on your way by Deborah Brown-Volkman – Job Journal As an exhibit or event professional, your ability to communicate with vendors, customers/prospects and individuals...
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Turn Any Get Together into a Networking Opportunity
Five tips you can use by Kyle Cleaver – The Work Buzz Making connections can play a big part in anyone’s career. That’s why so many organizations hold luncheons and happy hour meetings for...
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Apologizing on the Job
How to say “I’m sorry” when you’ve messed up by Justin Thompson – Career Builder Everybody makes a mistake at one time or another. And how you handle the aftermath of a misstep can be critical —...
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Five steps you should take by Caroline M.L. Potter – monster.com In Annie Hall, Woody Allen likened relationships to sharks: “They have to keep going forward or they die.” Good careers are like that,...
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How to Deal with Difficult People
And have constructive conflict by Joe Wilner – dumblittleman.com People are people. Some are nice; some can be a nightmare. In your personal life, you can avoid the trouble types, but in business, that...
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Everybody’s Criticized Some Time
Eight ways to take the sting out of the experience by Justin Thompson – Career Builder “You should have paid more attention to this detail right here.” “It seems like you’re not giving your all to your...
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How to Be More Persuasive
Five tips for building rapport by Zoe B – lifehack.org Some people are like magnets. Others are drawn to them, they’re enchanted by the way they speak and what they say, and they could sell ice cubes...
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Discussing Politics in the Office
Asking for trouble? by Kaitlin Madden – Career Builder The old expression “Never discuss religion or politics” has been around for so many years for a reason: It’s good advice. Political issues can...
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Being Creative
The science of genius by Josh Catone – Mashable Business As an event/exhibit professional, you need to be more than organized and proficient; you need to be creative. Why? Your industry is a dynamic...
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Six Reasons Small Talk Is Very Important
And how to get better at it by Brett Nelson – Forbes Some people pride themselves on being “all business,” focused solely on the task at hand. But taking the time to engage in small talk, those...
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Get Started on Your Career Challenge
Four steps to follow by Deborah Brown-Volkman – Job Journal Life is tough, and so is a career. Hardly anyone who works doesn’t face challenges of some sort on a regular basis. And how you deal with...
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The Good Books
Resources to improve your career by Lena Valenty – EXHIBITOR The event and exhibit world, its technology and trends are in constant flux. And to stay on top of your game, you have to continuously...
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Get a Bad Performance Review?
Make it work for you in the long term by Robert Half International – Career Builder The performance review. It’s fraught with anxiety and dread. And if you receive a less than stellar assessment of...
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Job Hunting while Employed
How to cover your tracks by Anthony Balderrama – The Work Buzz Maybe you’ve had the same job for a long time, and it’s not as fulfilling as it once was. Or perhaps, you feel unappreciated where you...
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Saying No to Your Boss
Why and how to do it by Dawn Rosenberg McKay – about.com You’ve always been told that, to succeed, you need to be a team player and always be the first to volunteer. While the first part of this...
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