Arjuli from Roanoke, VA, asks,"I really want to work for this company in my town, but they don't have any job or volunteer opportunities available. What can I do?"
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Dealing with Disappointment at Work? It’s All in Your Head
Katarina from Savannah, GA, asks, “I just found out that I didn’t get a promotion I was really hoping for. I’m so frustrated and angry! How am I going to get past this and keep working with these people?”
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Want Your Tax Refund Early? Quick Options Cost More in the Long Run
Marcos from Albuquerque, NM, asks, “I’m in a bit of a financial bind and could really use my tax refund right now. There’s a tax preparation service down the street that says they can give me my money in 24 hours. What do you think?”
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Don’t Phone It In: Five Tips to Make Telecommuting Work for Your Career
Julian from St. Louis, MO, asks, “I’m starting a new job, and it looks like telecommuting will be an option for me after I log a few months in the office. Working from home sounds like fun, but I know I’m going to be tempted to slack off. How can I get myself in gear?”
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Resume Keywords Can Help Online Recruiters Take Notice
Matthew from Norfolk, VA, asks, "How can I make my resume rise to the top of online job boards so that recruiters will notice me?"
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What Not to Wear When Attending a Job Interview
Kellen from Portland, OR, asks"I'm just out of school and am getting ready to go on my first job interview. I'm struggling with what to wear."
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Nine Ways to Save $100 This Week
Travis from Lincoln, NE, asks, “I feel like I'm living paycheck to paycheck and am having a really hard time figuring out areas where I can possibly save up some money for the future. What should I do?”
Five Tips to Consider When Applying for a Job Within the Same Company
Rebecca from Henderson, NV, asks, “I dig the company I work for, but my team not so much. A position recently became available in a different department – I have the skills and want to apply. How do I navigate this without upsetting my boss or risking my current job if it doesn’t work out?”
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Office Romances: Worth the Risk?
Craig from Akron, OH, asks, “My heart’s conflicted. I love my job and see real potential here. But I’ve also recently developed feelings for one of my coworkers – which I know are reciprocated. Office relationships are frowned upon here. What should I do?”
How to Use LinkedIn to Help You Find a Job
Julianne from Lawton, OK, asks, "I was talking to my uncle about how hard it is to find a job, and he said I should try getting on LinkedIn. I’ve used Facebook before – is it the same?” –
What You Should Know about Socializing with Colleagues after Work
Marcus from San Jose, CA, asks, “My boss and coworkers go out together almost every day after work for happy hour or dinner. I really don’t want to join them. Seeing them during the workday is enough. Is it bad if I skip out on these gatherings?”
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Your Job Search: Who to List as Employment References
Lee from Reno, NV, asks, “I’m applying for a job, and it says I have to list two references. Do I have to include this? I’m not sure who to put.”
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