You'll get ahead if you can promote yourself at work, build relationships and look ahead to your future, rather than just working harder, career coach Lori Scherwin advises. Shefali Raina, an executive coach, adds that you don't need to start building your career when you're young and you don't need to partake in office politics.

Reading your emails in the morning can keep you on top of requests from your manager, Robin Madell writes. You could keep your coworkers or clients waiting if you don't check your inbox before midday, which could damage your reputation.

Smile naturally, be enthusiastic and try to speak with an approachable tone, Sarah Landrum writes. Pauses can help add value to important points, while silence can be beneficial in establishing a strong presence.

Companies that allow their employees to work remotely could save money and be more competitive, says tech professional John O'Duinn. More people are likely to apply for jobs where they can work remotely, and companies will be able to spend less money on desks and office-related needs for remote workers, he says.

It's a good idea to go to the interview even if you know the offering salary is less than what you would settle for, unless it is more than a 20% difference, writes Caroline Ceniza-Levine. You might be able to reshape the role and salary once you have met key people in the organization.

If you've thought about starting your own small business on the side, don't put off researching it and trying something out, Arianna O'Dell writes. Talk to people who have gone down a similar path to get some direction, and ask "tactical" questions, Shapr CEO Ludovic Huraux adds.

The name Alexa has become less popular since Amazon started selling its Echo smart speaker in 2015. While 6,050 baby girls were named Alexa in the US that year, just 3,883 baby girls were given the name in 2017.