How to take your career in the right direction Tap into your talents and don't go for the safest option, writes career coach Kathy Caprino. Pay attention to the needs of the market, and don't be afraid to think beyond your current industry. Forbes (2/13)Observe proper etiquette in the office Be punctual and positive at work, says author Rosalinda Oropeza Randall. Read up on company policies, and be mindful about what you say in the office, she says. Business Insider (2/9)
Making the Connection
How to deflect someone who won't leave you alone Be honest if you don't have the time to help someone, writes Alyse Kalish. It's OK to politely say no; if that doesn't work, you might need to be more blunt in your approach. The Muse (2/11)
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Thousands of workers in almost 50 cities protested and fought for a $15 hourly minimum wage and union rights Monday, the 50th anniversary of a strike by sanitation workers in Memphis, Tenn. Fight for $15 organized the demonstrations, with most fast-food workers protesting during lunchtime. USA Today (2/12)
Never bad-mouth a previous employer when you're in a job interview, says interview coach Barry Drexler. Avoid blaming others for your mistakes, and don't use swearwords, he says. CNBC (2/13)
Balancing Yourself
Tips for staying productive Keep stress at bay by listening to music while you work, writes John Stevens, CEO of HostingFacts.com. Wake up early, get enough sleep and make exercise a regular part of your routine, he says. Glassdoor (2/12)
The Water Cooler
Dog disallowed from Kan. governor's race The Kansas Secretary of State's Office has decided a dog can't run for governor of the state, because dogs can't "carry out the statutory and constitutional duties required." Also, six teenagers have decided to run after noting that Kansas does not have an age requirement for the governor's office. CNN (2/13)
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