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Make Your Hobby Work for You
you can turn your hobby into a career - here's how

Surfing the Net on Your Boss's Time
using your company's computer to access the Net may be fast but you may lose in the long run - you don't know who's keeping track of where you go online and your email may not be as private as you think - You'd be wise to just wait until you get home

Oh, I'm So Mad
learn to understand and manage workplace anger

Anger
Anger can be self defeating and even dangerous - it can negatively affect your career - learn how to manage your anger

Making the Skies Friendly
Learn more about working as a flight attendant - Find out about the nature of the work, earnings and learn what training is needed - there are also additional resources where you can learn more

Dental Assistants
Learn more about working as a dental assistant - Find out about the nature of the work, earnings and learn what training is needed - also additional resources where you can learn more

Writing and Editing Careers
Learn more about working as a writer or editor - Find out about the nature of the work, earnings and learn what training is needed - there are also additional resources where you can learn more

Lost Your Job? Keep Your Health Insurance
cobra lets your group health insurance policy continue when you lose your job

Keep Your Chin Up
job loss is difficult - if you can't find a job for a long time here's how to stay positive

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
hipaa or the health insurance portability and accountability act protects your rights to health coverage if you lose your job, change jobs, get divorced, get pregnant, or move.

Your First Job
your first real job - most of what you learned in school will not prepare you for it, even if you did an internship - more will be expected of you when you're no longer a student - follow these four rules and you'll make your new employer happy she hired you

Working With a Disability
having a disability doesn't have to keep you from having a productive career - since 1990, the americans with disabilities act has protected your rights in the workplace - learn about the ada and find out if you need to reveal your disability at all

Flextime
flextime is one of several alternative work options that can help you balance your life - in a flextime arrangement an employee may have a schedule that involves working four ten hour days or may work a staggered schedule

Disability Benefits
if you become disabled and can't work for at least a year, you may be elibible for social security benefits - here's how to apply

Just Found Out You're Pregnant?
don't announce your pregnancy at work before you find out what your rights are - pregnancy discrimination cases are on the rise

Shyness
shyness can have a profoundly negative effect on your career - learn more about shyness and how to overcome this debilitating problem

Starting a New Job
here are some tips to help you get through your first days on a new job

Graduate School or Not?
are you thinking of going to graduate school - this article provides food for thought if you're considering pursuing an advanced degree - find out if you should attend graduate school and get useful advice on deciding what to study and on choosing a program

ASCII Resumes
learn how to put together a resume in ascii format - ascii, or plain-text format - this format is required by many online resume banks, and by companies which accept resumes via email - get pointers and tips and find out where to go for additional information

Inappropriate Dress and Conduct May Send the Wrong Message
innappopriate dress and language can get you into trouble at work - however expressing your individuality is important - Here's how to avoid sending the wrong message

Stay-At-Home Fathers
the number of stay-at-home fathers has been on the rise - how to decide if dad or mom should stay at home with the kids

Clothes Make the Man (or Woman)
advice on what to wear to work and to job interviews - learn how to dress on casual days - find out what to do with those business suits you no longer need

Is Casual Dress Your Norm?
advice to help you look your professional best - when you normally dress casually for work, how do you rise to the occasion when you're asked to give a presentation or represent your company in a taped interview - appearances count

 
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