Welcome to the 7th edition of the carnival of careers! The carnival highlights the best and brightest articles and blog posts from some of the most talented career
and small business blog authors. This week, the articles cover a broad range of subjects from career development to military incomes. The carnival of careers is […]

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Since it’s an election year, the media gives us an update about the unemployment rate and new filings for every single month. And believe me, it’s not a coincidence. The media wants you thinking about America’s job outlook, because they know that this is a politically charged year. First of all, the […]

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Okay, I don’t know if this is a rant, pet peeve, or actual advice for those you in the professional world. But, I really can’t stand people that have a hundred letters after their name for every certification they’ve received in their professional career. I know you’ve come across the real estate agent […]

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Jott.com
My friend recently introduced me to Jott, which is a pretty cool idea that is currently in beta. Basically, you sign up for a new account on their website, give them your phone number and create a list of contacts that you call or email the most. Then, you call their 1-800 number, […]

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I was reading this article from Brip Blap about 15 ways to make your 9 to 5 job more enjoyable, and I thought that I would share them with you.

Get Up Early
Stop Smoking
Stop Eating Junk Food
Exercise
Groom
Hygiene
Smile
Read/Listen
Eat Lunch With Humans
Take Breaks
Leave Early
Do Errands on the Way Home
Take a Shower When You Get Home
Go to […]

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Everything on the news right now is Elliot Spitzer and his sex scandal involvement with the Emperor’s Club prostitution ring. Rightfully so, it’s big news when the governor of New York, one of the largest states in the union, resigns for something perceived as morally wrong. But, now you have a movement of […]

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Throughout your professional working life, you will always come across co-workers, bosses, and employees that you don’t get along with. Unless you find yourself not getting along with anyone that you work with, you don’t need to over-analyze the situation. There are some personalities that you will clash with more than others. […]

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Check out the article, Is Your Work Getting In The Way of Your Life? over at PickTheBrain.com.
It’s a great question to ask, because the workplace has evolved since since the middle of the 20th century. For many people, the 40 hour work week is non-existent. It’s more like a 60 to […]

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I used to be horrible at managing my time, but I am slowly getting better. I’m convinced that I have borderline attention deficit disorder, because I have a hard time focusing to finish one task. I’ll start one task during the day, then skip to another, then another, and then finally refocus myself […]

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There are those people that read sites like mine, Employee Evolution, and Cubicle Nation, and they say to themselves, “this is a bunch of garbage”. In fact, many people might think that career development sites that seek to help people find work that they love are living in a fantasy world. After all, […]

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