How to put in your two-week notice | Perfectionism can waste time and kill productivity, expert says | View networking as beneficial and necessary, not hard work
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November 13, 2018
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How to put in your two-week notice
Leave a company gracefully by being thoughtful during the whole process, and be prepared to explain your reasoning. It's best to handle the matter in person and maintain open communication with your manager throughout the transition process.
The Muse (11/9) 
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Perfectionism can waste time and kill productivity, expert says
Aiming for perfect results every time can cause paralysis that hinders productivity, explains Julie Morgenstern. Use selective perfectionism to prioritize tasks and only strive for superior results on the most important tasks or projects.
FastCoDesign (11/12) 
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Making the Connection
View networking as beneficial and necessary, not hard work
Networking is an art and science that is necessary in any career, but approach it in a smarter way, rather than the outdated version of networking involving sales pitches and meaningless conversations. Focus on quality over quantity, suggests Janine Garner, to build mutually beneficial relationships that ultimately can help you achieve your goals.
The CEO Magazine (11/12) 
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The Landscape
Facebook nixes forced arbitration requirement
Facebook nixes forced arbitration requirement
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Facebook announced that it would end its forced arbitration of sexual harassment claims, following in Google's footsteps and allowing aggrieved parties the option to sue. Facebook also made changes to its workplace relationships policy, requiring higher-level employees to disclose relationships with other employees.
Yahoo/Agence France-Presse (11/9) 
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Your Next Challenge
Don't overdress for a job interview
Don't overdress for a job interview
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Overdressing for a job interview could hurt your chances of landing the job as much as underdressing, suggests Kat Griffin. Speak to HR or a connection within the company ahead of time to understand the typical dress code for employees in the position you're applying for.
Business Insider (11/12) 
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Should you take a better offer after being on the job just awhile?
Consider more than salary when deciding whether to accept a new position after being on the job just a few months at a company. Be mindful of the time and effort companies put into hiring, and only leave the company if the new position is a better fit for your career goals and lifestyle, writes Sharmadean Reid.
The Guardian (London) (11/12) 
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Balancing Yourself
Not detaching from work at night hurts the next day's productivity
Performing work-related activities after business hours can negatively affect productivity the next day, according to researchers. Low-effort activities, such as reading or watching TV, helped study participants detach from work and actually led to increased productivity the following day.
U.S. News & World Report (11/12) 
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The Water Cooler
Mummies of cats, beetles found in Egyptian crypt
Mummies of cats, beetles found in Egyptian crypt
(Ministry of Antiquities)
Inside of a 4,500-year-old necropolis, archaeologists unearthed mummified remains of several cats and scarab beetles in Memphis, Egypt. While the cats were expected to be found in an ancient tomb, secretary-general of the country's Supreme Council of Antiquities Mostafa Waziri said, "The [mummified] scarab is something really unique. It is something really a bit rare."
National Public Radio (11/11) 
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