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Want to stay in bed longer? Here’s what I’ve been loving, laughing, and getting intrigued by all week long. Now cozy up with your laptop/iPad and enjoy 🙂 CAREER Let’s kick off with something funny: The Dreaded Nightmare of a Conference Call In Real Life. (Mashable) Also (partly) tongue in cheek: The 19 Types Of People You See At The Office. (Buzzfeed) But now let’s get serious: Why Mom’s Time Is Different From Dad’s Time. (Wall Street Journal) Fascinating! Meet My Mentor, Condoleezza Rice: Exclusive Interview with Former Secretary of State. (Levo League) 2014: The Year of the Pay Raise? That’d …

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Want to stay in bed longer? Here’s what I’ve been loving, laughing, and getting intrigued by all week long. Now cozy up with your laptop/iPad and enjoy 🙂 CAREER I absolutely believe this! We use the “airport test” all the time for candidate selection. Nearly Half of Employers Know if a Candidate is a Good Fit Within the First Five Minutes. (Hotel News Now) Tuesday Tip: What Does Your Resume Really Say About You? (The Hired Guns) Top 10 ways to ensure your best people will quit. (Ragan) 5 Career Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making. (LearnVest) Work-Life Balance …

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Want to stay in bed longer? Here’s what I’ve been loving, laughing, and getting intrigued by all week long. Now cozy up with your laptop/iPad and enjoy 🙂 CAREER What Are Your ‘High-Earning Years’? Pay in Your 20s, 30s and 40s.(Learn Vest) Pretty neat pilot program! Paid Vacation? Not Cool. You Know What’s Cool? Paid, PAID Vacation. (Full Contact) Want to Quit Your Job and Work for Yourself? Follow These Steps First. (Levo League) Why You May Want a Woman Managing Your Money. (Learn Vest) A 2014 To-Do List for Women Who Would Like to See More Women in Charge. (Huffington …

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Want to stay in bed longer? Here’s what I’ve been loving, laughing, and getting intrigued by all week long. Now cozy up with your laptop/iPad and enjoy 🙂 CAREER Are Bosses Getting Younger? (Main Street) Is This the Answer to Closing the Gender Wage Gap? (LearnVest) Facebook Isn’t Actually A Good Way To Judge Potential Employees, Say Researchers. Hmm, I don’t know about this. I still think having an inappropriate FB profile may indicate that you don’t understand professionalism. (Forbes) 3 Skills Every Professional Should Have. (Levo League) Great tips here from my friend Derek! Thirteen pointers for writing a memorable keynote speech. …

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Want to stay in bed longer? Here’s what I’ve been loving, laughing, and getting intrigued by all week long. Now cozy up with your laptop/iPad and enjoy 🙂 CAREER I work from home just on Fridays, but sometimes even that can be too much! 11 Things That People Who Work From Home Hate Hearing. (Thought Catalog) When you’re out and about instead of WFH, here’s How to network: 5 methods from top experts. (The Week) Related: Hate Small Talk? These 5 Questions Will Help You Work Any Room. (Fast Company) PRODUCTIVITY/SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY: New Year’s Edition 9 Easy Resolutions That Will Make Your …

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