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- Popular Mechanics Working is a broad concept, and it can mean different things to different people. For some, it might mean a job that requires physical labor. For others, it might mean a job that requires a high level of concentration and mental energy. Whatever it means to you, Popular Mechanics has plenty of articles and videos that can help you make the most of your working experience. From advice on how to stay motivated and productive, to information about the latest tools and technology, to stories about inspiring people who are finding creative solutions to the challenges of work, you'll find it all here.
As hundreds of startups and organisations pack up to move out of the Sydney Startup Hub in Sydney’s CBD by the end of the month, one successful startup has stepped in to offer an alternative for founders who’ll be working from home, but would still like a city business address. UK fintech Anna Money has... Read more »
It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. The founder’s nephew took over, and things are bad For 10 years, I’ve been working for a small family-owned company (about 20 employees). We have always been 100% remote. I have two people working directly for me and I am happy with their work. However, […]
It’s Mortification Week at Ask a Manager and all week long we’ll be revisiting ways we’ve mortified ourselves at work. Here are 15 more mortifying stories to enjoy. 1. The excessively candid assignment In my first internship in college, I proceeded to blog about my experience working there much too candidly. It was part of […]
Most executives don’t consider the precise timing to working on their offer negotiations. And in this video, I walk you through a common mistake most execs make regarding the timing of when they consider negotiating their offer. Are you doing this? If you are (or if you thankfully aren’t), you will want to join me next week on Tuesday 8/12 at 12noonET when I chat with Executive Recruiter Kurt Jeskulski of Michael Page on what executive recruiters advise when negotiating compensation. Here is straight from the mouth of someone in the daily trenches on what to do and what not to do to maximize all aspects of compensation…not just the money. Go to ExecutiveCareerChat.com and register. Don’t think because it’s a tough market that you can’t maximize your salary. Let’s do this!
Cover letters are back in style because you use cover letter content in the email you send to a hiring manager or networking contact when sending your resume. And what’s the one most common mistake I see execs make when writing an executive cover letter? I talk about it in this quick video. Are you guilty of this? You can let me know with a comment below. And if you want help on how to do this, go to coverletterenotes.com to get my book that I wrote on the subject.
Working as a freelancer is not always a guarantee of success. There will be times when the work is consistent, and other times when it only comes in once or twice a week. Because of this fact, many wish to transform those once-in-a-blue-moon assignments they get into consistent writing work that they can rely on…