The three best ways to impress a manager are to demonstrate enthusiasm, offer solutions and collaborate well with colleagues, Karin Hurt writes. "I'd take a team of B+ performers who know how to truly collaborate over a few smart lone rangers every time," she writes.

Some very intelligent people have a difficult time forming effective plans, but it is possible to develop this skill, writes Elizabeth Grace Saunders, founder of Real Life E Time Coaching & Training. If planning is something that gives you difficulty, it is important to find a system that matches your style of thinking, she says.

About 54% of employers believe strong work relationships are vital for a healthy company culture, and about 17% of employees say they have a "work wife" or "work husband," according to a Totaljobs survey. While such close friendships make 60% of those with "work spouses" look forward to work, 23% also said that they would consider changing jobs if that person left the company.

Many American workers -- 51% -- are looking for a new job, according to research from Gallup. Companies in the technology sector remain top choices for job seekers for their culture, wages and benefits, and personnel, according to data from multiple studies.

It might seem like a decent idea to improvise during your interview, but it's always best to conduct extensive research before taking the meeting, writes John Boitnott. If you do, you'll demonstrate your interest and secure yourself as a top contender for the position.

About 7,500 chickens blocked part of an Austrian highway this week after they spilled out of a truck that was involved in an accident. More than 100 firefighters were summoned to help round up the chickens.