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I've loved dancing all my life, in any style to any music, both as a performer and spectator. But I've always enjoyed writing, too.

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Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Can you find fulfillment at the workplace?: 1 of 16
Is fulfillment in the workplace one of the benefits of our twenty-first century culture, or a myth perpetrated by big corporations to make us work harder?There's no doubt fulfillment in the workplace is a relatively new concept. When I entered the workforce back in the seventies, I felt entitled to have a job I'd find interes... More..
Jobs & Careers > Employers Should employers monitor employees' Internet use?: 4 of 63
Employees' internet use is a growing problem - and personally, I have to admit I'm part of that problem, and I would hate it if my employers monitored my use - but I have to say that they should. The internet is a great swallower of time. Have you ever looked at the clock after you've been surfing for a few minutes, and been ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Jobs & Careers (Other) How to make a success of job sharing: 1 of 8
In job-sharing, two people do the job of one person. Sadly for all working mums, the semi-retired and many others who would love to have flexible working hours, job-sharing is unpopular with many employers. The reason is that it's often badly done, creating more work for managers. That's a pity, because if it's done properly,... More..
Jobs & Careers > Professionalism What to do when you hate your job: 10 of 63
In these tough times, it 's easy to feel like you're stuck in a job you hate, and there's nothing you can do about it. But are you? Take a look at yourself and make sure you're not using adversity as an excuse to do nothing, rather than a good reason. Take my writer friend, Pam Grundy. She worked for years in a job she loathe... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Tips on making a lasting impression at a job interview: 6 of 26
To impress an interviewer, you need good answers. The STAR method provides a structure to ensure every one of your answers is the most effective it can be.STAR stands for "Situation or Task, Action, Result". In practice, it means that when you answer an interview question, you give a real example of something you did, as proo... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Tips for success in searching for a job: 7 of 17
There is only one rule to remember when job-hunting - you can't get a job if you don't apply for it! Think of applying for jobs as shooting arrows - some will hit the target, some won't. Fire them off and don't fret too much if they don't hit the target - you have an endless supply of arrows, so just fire off another one.Very... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Important job interview tips: 23 of 53
The single most important tip for an interviewee is to remember that the interviewer is probably as anxious as you are! Yes, I know that's hard to believe: but most managers don't recruit new staff every day, so they don't get much practice. Plus, it's very likely they've never had formal training. Of course, some managers ar... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Kissing up to your boss is a must if you want to get ahead: 43 of 82
Want to get ahead? Kissing up to your boss doesn't help much, and in fact it can backfire badly.I once worked for a firm with a high-powered, go-getter CEO. My own boss was a real kisser-upper - he was constantly coming to me saying, "the CEO wants this, do it NOW". Some of the tasks seemed really strange to me, but at first ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Get that raise: What to do if the answer is no: 10 of 19
There are two circumstances where you may miss out on a raise: maybe it's the annual salary review, or perhaps you've gone to your boss to ask for a raise. Either way, your first step is to find out why you missed out.Always give yourself a few days before arranging to see your boss about the issue. You need to approach the s... More..
Jobs & Careers > Nonprofit & Service Sector Jobs How to use volunteer opportunities to expand your career: 5 of 9
Volunteer opportunities can be the only way to expand your career, especially if you want to change your career direction.Are you one of those people who keep getting told that you have good qualifications or good presentation but "you don't have enough experience"? Volunteering is the perfect solution for you. It may take de... More..