“Everyone gets a trophy!” The single-biggest corrupting force of the Millennial generation is supposedly our parents’ efforts to boost our self-esteem by making everyone a winner. And sure, handing out a tie-first place ribbon to everyone does devalue the training and discipline that defines a winner, but I think the tide has turned on this strategy somewhat. We are beginning to understand more widely that we need to teach kids to be good losers, because everyone already knows how to win. In fact, a field of psychology has cropped up around righting the self-esteem bender we all went on in the ’90s and ’00s.

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Workers just want to feel appreciated.

That’s the No. 1 factor impacting employees’ satisfaction with their employers, according to data released Tuesday by compensation data and software provider PayScale. It tops good communication, career development, pay and the company’s future outlook to take the top spot.

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Our brains and workplace culture have evolved to make criticism easier than constructive feedback, but we can take steps to change.

Tim Cole, now founder and CEO of The Compass Alliance, used to hear criticism like this regularly in a previous work environment. Tasked with taking over a department he admits had a “septic culture,” Cole stepped into a quagmire of low morale. There was legitimate debate on shutting the operation down,” he explains, “despite the contribution to profitability.”

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In light of the Harvey Weinstein scandal, women and men from nearly industry are speaking up and sharing their stories of sexual harassment. As we’ve reported, the legal industry is certainly not immune.

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Social media has significantly changed the recruiting world.

While it’s OK to post fun photos that don’t relate to your career, remember, in some industries, especially creative fields and the visual arts, including journalism, copywriting, photography, design, advertising, and marketing, Instagram is an ideal platform to present your work. The next time you post, remember: recruiters are using Instagram to locate potential candidates.

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Are you confident you can snag your dream job and negotiate the compensation package you deserve?

That’s not a trick question or an attempt to riddle you with anxiety.

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Get busy.

Nearly three in ten (29%) workers say that they don’t drink coffee at work because they are too busy or don’t have time to do it, according to a survey released last week of more than 8,000 workers conducted by polling organization YouGov.

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Recruiters look at way more than just your experience — and the gender of the person recruiting you may impact what qualities you’re judged on, according to a survey of 831 recruiters released by recruiting software firm Jobvite.

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Whether you’re someone who works at a traditional office or more modern tech company, everyone wants to do their job well and feel respected. How you act at work plays a big role in how your colleagues will view you, which means you’ll want to avoid any little habits that can seem unprofessional.

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Things aren’t what they appear to be.

Recruiters look at way more than just your experience — and the gender of the person recruiting you may impact what qualities you’re judged on, according to a survey of 831 recruiters released by recruiting software firm Jobvite.

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Nearly half (49%) of hiring decision makers say that being prepared for the interview and asking pertinent questions is a top attribute they want in a candidate. This makes it the No. 1 answer, topping even things like demonstrating you have the right experience (48%).

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About 86% of CFOs say having a mentor is important to career development, according to a 2016 survey performed by Accountemps.

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Ask Jesse Botte if she swears at work, and she’ll tell you: “A big f*****g hell yes!”

The 31-year-old founder of JBeWell Fitness Solutions — who boasts an accent she jokingly describes as “Marisa Tomei circa ‘My Cousin Vinny'”- says that when she began training clients at a fancy gym in Manhattan, she was told to tone down her frequent cursing.

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¿Quién puede asegurar el futuro de la economía?, ¿Es posible garantizar la estabilidad financiera de una nación? Los especialistas afirman que no, por eso es importante que las personas estén listas para afrontar en la mejores condiciones una recesión económica.

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Students going off to college are about to get a crash course they likely won’t find in their course catalogs: money. Parents can help them pass.

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August 26 is Women’s Equality Day, which means it’s a good time to look at why even women with strong female friend networks find creating strong connections with female co-workers difficult. Having close female friends in the office can sometimes be a difficult goal to navigate.

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These days, if you want to get the job, you have to stand out from the pack. It isn’t enough to simply be a good candidate. You have to be great. Exceeding the hiring manager’s expectations is a must. The best way to shine and stand out among a sea of job applicants is to have a clear strategy.

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According to recent data, more than 51% of workers admit to having an office affair at some point in their career. And few of them regret it: 64% of those workers admitted they’d do it again, if the opportunity presented itself.

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More than half of Americans have had an affair at work. Here’s what to do when you find out about one.

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You might want help finding your ideal job, or you might just need someone to push you along the right path. No matter your professional struggle, a career coach could be the solution.

But hiring a career coach isn’t cheap. The average career coach earns $70 per hour, according to Thumbtack. So you’ll want to find a good one if you’re willing to make the investment.

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It takes work to get work.

On Tuesday evening, career site Glassdoor released its list of the best places to interview, gleaned from the reviews and feedback of thousands of people who had interviewed at companies across America and then reviewed their interview process.

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For the third year in a row, Bustle’s Upstart Awards are honoring young women who are doing incredible things in the realms of business, STEM, fashion and beauty, the arts, philanthropy, and beyond. Want to be an Upstarts honoree one day? Read on for career tips, insights, and inspiration to help get you there.

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You applied to the job. You passed all three rounds of interviews with flying colors. Your references were off-the-charts amazing. But still, you got rejected from your dream company. Now what?

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It now takes American workers an average of nearly 24 days from the time of first interview to actually getting the job, according to data released Wednesday from career research firm and job search site Glassdoor.com. That’s up about a full day from 2009.

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You’ve aced “Tell me about yourself.” You’re cool as a cucumber when asked, “Why do you want to work here?” And you laugh in the face of “What are your biggest strengths and weaknesses?” You’re way past Interviewing 101, but there’s a tricky subset of questions that you may not have mastered yet: behavioral questions.

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Cultivating your professional brand as an executive takes time, energy and patience. These ten tips will get you on the right path to building a successful reputation.

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While we often hear more about how women struggle to balance work and family, men actually have the same levels of work-family conflict that women do, according to a study published Thursday in the Journal of Applied Psychology. The study looked at more than 350 past studies on work-family conflict with more than 250,000 men and women over three decades.

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You know those people. The ones who seem to easily bounce back from a crisis or tragedy faster than you polish off a box of post-breakup Girl Scout cookies. What’s their secret? They’re resilient as all heck.

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As you head into senior year, you’re probably feeling some conflicting emotions. It’s your last summer of freedom, so you want to make the most of it. On the other hand, the clock is starting to tick, winding down to that dreaded day when you’ll have to start adulting for real–aka, get a job.

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So you got a promotion. Congratulations! But are you feeling unsure about how great that raise, title change, or additional benefit actually is? Maybe you’re even wondering if it’s worth accepting at all since you might be able to find a better compensation package elsewhere. If so, you’re not alone.

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Tears often don’t work at work.

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While you might wish those days where a popularity contest mattered are over, the hard, cold truth is that being liked by those above you may make or break your career. As New York career coach, Carlota Zimmerman explains, likability can determine your life.

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He’s got an independent streak.

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NY1 VIDEO: Despite it being a holiday, some are taking advantage this 4th of July weekend to network with other people. Success Strategist Carlota Zimmerman sits down with our Rocco Vertuccio to explain some tips.

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There will come a time that you begin to ask a lot of questions about your career choice or the way your engineering job is running. Along with this, you will feel some pressure to make a diversion, which includes quitting your job.

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It pays to keep your mouth shut.

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If you’re like most workers, you dream of one day landing a six-figure job. You think about the new home you’ll buy, the debt you’ll finally pay down, and the emergency savings fund you can finally beef up. The idea of making six figures is pretty fabulous, but how do you get there? What’s the secret to unlocking the door to this mystical place?

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NEW YORK (AP) — With the number of teenagers working summer jobs in decline since the 1980s, students and their parents have found creative ways to fill summer months. Some still find traditional summer work, while others spend their summers doing a variety of activities and work that can help them pad their college applications. (more…)

You’re miserable at work. It seems like drudgery to get up and go into the office every day. You’d love to quit, but right now you just can’t make that move. While your situation may seem hopeless, this is the time to stay positive and keep up your morale. (more…)

Age doesn’t always bring wisdom. (more…)

The idea of sports networking makes most people uncomfortable. But not taking a step out of your comfort zone can keep you from making valuable connections within your industry. (more…)

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In Malden, Mass., the long-simmering argument of how appropriate it is for African-American women to style their hair as they choose hit a new crescendo. In an attempt to, as the Mystic Valley Regional Charter School interim director said, “… promotes equity by focusing on what unites and by reducing visible gaps between those of different means,” the school placed a restriction on hair thickness and extensions that seemed to directly contradict U.S. Department of Justice guidelines on race-based policies.

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Whether it’s letting your personality shine through during an interview, or impressing someone on a first date, it never hurts to turn up your charm and be more charismatic. Being the most magnetic person in a room is a pretty handy skill that can win you friends, while scoring you all sorts of life perks. (more…)