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4 Words to Stop Using in the Office
There are many ways to jumpstart a career if a rut or burnout feels imminent. But before taking any big steps for change, consider starting small: change the words you use.
Why You Should Stop Using the Word 'Smart' (and What to Use Instead)
Don't risk decreasing your employee's motivation by using this label.
Why You Need To Stop Using Job Descriptions When Hiring Executives
Hiring is a forward-facing activity, not backward-facing. Job descriptions tend to be like the kitchen junk drawer — they accumulate all the activities, gaps, tasks, and responsibilities that currently don’t have a home in an organization or that need a responsible owner.
Why You Need to Stop Using Inflated Job Titles at Your Company
There are far, far better ways to help your workers see their real worth.
7 Words You Should Never Use in an Interview
Landing a job interview is the easy part. Performing well is where things get tricky.
27 words you should never use to describe yourself
You should probably remove these from your resume and LinkedIn profile.
20 words you should never put on your résumé
These buzzwords mean nothing more to hiring managers than an instant, "no."
6 Questions to Ask Yourself to Create the Dream Career
Stop to reflect and reconnect with yourself before running after another job.
How to Permanently Stop Saying "Um" and Other Filler Words
Don't let one small word damage your credibility with prospects.
Want to Become Successful at Anything? Start With These 6 Words
Many desire to become world class at their crafts. However, the journey to do this starts with these simple 6 words from a 60-year-old book.
3 Reasons You Work Too Much—and How to Overcome Each One
3 Reasons You Work Too Much and How to Stop- The Muse: There are three main reasons people work too mu...
10 Words for People Who Are Bad At What They Do
How Power Words Can Help You Land Your Dream Job
Haven't been hearing back from recruiters? It's time to use some power words.
33 Words And Phrases You Should Never Put On Your LinkedIn Profile
Never, ever describe yourself as any kind of "ninja" on LinkedIn.
Want to improve in your career? Try these three difficult words
There are several words in our professional vocabularies that are under utilized because they’re not pretty, not immediately gratifying and not fun to say. Here are a few of them and, crucially, here’s what you can gain in your career by using them:
4 Words Far Too Many People Forget to Say in Interviews
Learn why telling an employer, "I want this job," during interviews can be the difference between you receiving an offer or continuing on the job search treadmill.
4 Surprising Words That Could Help You Keep Your Job
How to Not Get Laid Off at a Job - Survive Layoffs - The Muse: Socializing a little more could actually help y...
Never Use These Words When You Are Working Toward a Better You
A life full of exciting achievements and incredible accomplishments is in store for you -- be mindful of the words you say to yourself along the way.
