Careers


Are You a Morning Person?

Are You a Morning Person?

What does the saying “the early bird gets the worm” mean to you? To us, it simply means that early risers get the most out of life, and this rings especially true for young professionals. Whether you find it easy...
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Are You Afraid of Success?

Fear of failure is common and understandable amongst young professionals, but what about the other side of the spectrum? Here's why some are afraid of accomplishment, recognition and praise, and how you could be self-sabotaging your own success
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Are You Going Places?

Remember that classic Dr. Seuss book "Oh, the Places You'll Go!"? Have you reached the point in your life where you have a clear vision of what it is you want out of your hard work? Here's how to tell if you're on the right path
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Have You Fallen Into the Comfort Zone at Work?

The job you were once proud and excited to rave about to friends and family has now become the one that you “don’t want to talk about,” and its very mention is met with rolling eyes. Have you fallen into the career comfort zone?
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Within the Confines: Cubicle Manners

Turning the confines of your cubicle into a personal space of motivation and productivity is an important key to your success. Bear in mind, however, that on the other side of that flimsy, carpeted wall resides perhaps another young professional, trying to create their own oasis of creativity
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Hump Day: Debbie Downer

We've probably all experienced a few Debbie Downers in our social and professional lives. The problem arises when their negative vibes influence your productivity in a negative way and begin to have an effect on your personal mood and happiness. Here's how to avoid DD syndrome
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Planning for Morning Friendly Evenings

Long, hard days at work often result in equally long and hard nights of socializing that extend into the early hours of the morning. Social activities are essential for breaking up the monotony of the typical weekly routine, and can still be beneficial to your professional development
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For Love or Career

The young professional life is all about balance, with love and career seemingly the two contrasting sides that are struggle most to coexist. Should you choose between the two or is it possible to have them intertwine?
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Embracing the Winds of Change

You'd be surprised at how many stressful situations in your busy YP life can be eliminated with the right mindset. Where's a good place to start? Forget about where you should be and focus on where you are, don't always compare yourself to others, and never settle
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Four Tips on Mixing Business with Friendship

Being best friends with your coworkers can go either one of two ways. The same goes for entering a business partnership with your existing friend or group of friends. Here's how to avoid the pitfalls
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