Speak to the world with Google Translate
Wouldn’t it be great to have your own personal translator wherever you go? Well, you do! Google Translate allows you to translate words and phrases, and even upload whole documents for translation.
Words, Words, Words: December ’17
Write it right, say it right, spell it right.
Writing for international readers
Writing for an international audience requires a different approach than you would use when writing for an audience whose primary language is English. When writing for international readers, keep these guidelines in mind.
What do you worry about most during the workday?
Question: “What do you worry about most during the workday? Is it a specific task, dealing with a specific person, or maybe fear for losing your job? What’s the one pressing concern you can’t ever quite shake?” – the editors of Administrative Professional Today
The interview: Why it’s about more than just a good résumé
I interview people all the time. It comes with the job. Over the years I’ve learned to look at more than just credentials and what’s on a CV.
Treat a closed door like an electrified fence
Certain behaviors invite a permanent stigma—for example, once you accidentally eat someone else’s lunch, they’ll never truly forget it. The same goes for assuming a closed simply door means “Come on in, it was just getting a little too breezy in here!” and opening it just because you feel that what you need can’t wait. […]
Stay focused as a telecommuter
Here are some tips for staying productive when working at home.
The top 5 résumé red flags to avoid
As a hospital CEO, I’ve seen many résumés come across my desk—from physicians to clerical staff—and the red flags remain the same regardless of the position. Don’t give your prospective employer any excuse to eliminate your résumé before you get the interview! Here are my top five red flags.
Discard these myths about creativity
Harvard University business professor Teresa Amabile wanted to debunk the myths about creativity in the workplace. For years, she ran a diary study of hundreds of employees “to look at creativity in the wild.” Amabile uncovered these myths.
Words, Words, Words: November ’17
Write it right, say it right, spell it right.