Author Archives: Job Guru

April Link Round-Up

There have been some great posts produced by other career bloggers lately. All of these sites are fantastic, check them out!: Do Just One Thing Differently – J.D. wrote a nice post on how committing to one small change everyday … Continue reading

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The Evolution of the Office

Most of us spend the majority of our waking hours in the office. It’s where we earn our livings, receive social interactions, and find our professional identities, which makes it an excellent gauge for the development of society. The images … Continue reading

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25 St. Patricks Day Drunken Disaster Photos

Tomorrow, millions will flood the streets and bars to celebrate luck, leprechauns, and the color green. Wherever your St Patty’s Day takes you, don’t end up like these guys. Here are 25 St. Patricks Day Drunken Disasters for your viewing … Continue reading

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20 Science-Based Tips to Improve Workplace Effectiveness

Before you begin a task, imagine the stereotype of people who excel at that task. Need to make a complex presentation to your boss? Do it in the morning. Save the fluffy stuff for the afternoon. Make hand gestures while … Continue reading

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Jobs of the One Percenters

The NY Times has created an interesting graphic that shows what types of jobs are most popular among people from the top 1% of households in terms of income. As you might expect, careers in law and medicine are among … Continue reading

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Are Hormones Responsible for Women’s Non-Traditional Career Choices?

Why do some women prefer careers as nurses or social workers while other women prefer more traditionally masculine careers such as engineers or chemists? The topic of sex differences in certain occupations is a topic of avid debate among both … Continue reading

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30 Creative April Fools Office Pranks

April Fools Day is here! And what better way to spend your day in the office than pranking your coworkers? I stumbled on a few and then couldn’t stop searching! Here are 30 of my favorites:

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15 Kids Who Are Way Richer Than You

Remember being a kid? How $10 felt like a fat stack and $100 seemed like a million? Well, these 15 kids cannot identify. Prepare to feel outrageously underpaid.  These kids are rich… 15. Angus Jones, 17: Two and a Half Men … Continue reading

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4 Ways to Get That Raise

1. Ask for a raise – This is obvious, but often overlooked. In most cases, your employer isn’t going to increase your salary just because you deserve it. If you want a raise it’s on you to ask for one … Continue reading

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