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By Dawn Rosenberg McKay, About.com Guide to Career Planning since 1997

Does Gossip Have a Place at Work?

Monday April 25, 2005
Do the words "I heard it through the grapevine" conjure up memories of an old song or dancing raisins? For many of us it's also just another day at the ... Read More

Dealing With the Death of a Co-Worker

Friday April 22, 2005
The death of a co-worker leaves both a personal and professional void. After the death of a co-worker, how can his or her colleagues continue to work, welcome a departed ... Read More

Preparing for a Layoff

Tuesday April 19, 2005
When a company is struggling financially its employees could face a layoff. If you prepare for a layoff before you are affected by one, you can help shorten the period ... Read More

Audiologist: Career Brief

Monday April 18, 2005
What does it take to be an audiologist? Learn about job duties, educational and training requirements, and salaries. Links to other resources help you gather more information.

Get the Competitive Edge

Wednesday April 13, 2005
Every occupation requires that you have a specific skill set that you either obtain from experience or through formal training. There are other skills, though, that may not be as ... Read More

Balancing Elder Care and Your Career

Monday April 11, 2005
Just as many women are at the tail end of balancing work with the needs of their children, another factor enters the equation -- elder care. Women are very often ... Read More

Keeping Up With Business News is Good for Your Career

Friday April 8, 2005
Keeping up with business news is important to your career, whether you're currently working or looking for work. Among the business news to you should be paying attention: labor market ... Read More

Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Send an Email

Monday April 4, 2005
Email is increasingly becoming the primary way many of us communicate with one another. Often, people never meet their colleagues or clients face-to-face or even talk to them on the ... Read More

How to Get Fired

Friday April 1, 2005
You'd be wise to do the opposite of what this article tells you to, if you want to keep your job. With tongue planted firmly in cheek, I tell you ... Read More

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