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Easy ways to improve interview skills

A job interview can be a nerve-wracking experience for applicants. Those who enter an interview with a host of qualifications may still find themselves nervous at the prospect of discussing a position they're interested in with a complete stranger.

Such nervousness is normal, but many job seekers still hope for ways to make themselves more comfortable when interviewing for a job. There are several ways to do just that, and men and women, both young and old and experienced and inexperienced, should 

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Coping with stress at the office

The workers of the world are working more. So says an annual study of employee benefit trends from MetLife. In 2010, 40 percent of employees admitted their workload had increased compared with the previous year.

While there are many reasons that can account for a heavier workload at the office, heavy layoffs in countries across the globe has, in many instances, left those who weren't laid off with extra work. And companies might be surprised to know just how much this approach isn't working. TheMetLife study also found that 68 percent of employees 

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Workshifting Makes $ense

Millions of Americans face tighter budgets than ever in this struggling economy. Instead of cutting employee numbers to cut costs, business owners and employees re-evaluating spending habits may wish to consider "workshifting."

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Office productivity gets cubed

"How can I think outside the box when I work inside a cube?" -- Unknown
 
Since its inception around 40 years ago, the cubicle has been a mainstay of office decor. Love it or loathe it, many companies still employ the segregated design of cubicles to outfit their buildings and provide a measure of personal space for employees.

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Business casual is the standard for work

In today's economic climate, there are more job applicants than there are jobs. Landing or keeping a job with so much stiff competition means employees must take the necessary steps to ensure they're a viable part of the company. Dressing the part may seem inconsequential, but it can say much about how seriously you take your work.

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