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14+ Home Office Must Haves For Maximum Productivity

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I don’t know about you, but I love cute office supplies and when the proper tools are around I do better work. Home office must-haves will put you on track to earn money and enjoy your office while you do it.

These inspired home office must-haves will help you be productive and kick butt!

As adults, we can forget that “new backpack” excitement of an upcoming school year, but we deserve that too. I’m not going to lie, buying notebooks and pens makes me almost as excited as food!

When you’re in an office building, it’s not your fault you’re surrounded by drab carpet and manilla envelopes, but you can do something about it!

It doesn’t have to cost a lot to get a cute office that will set your mood up for inspired work. Whether it’s a home office or a cubicle you should feel at home.

It’s hard enough to create, use these cute office supplies to heighten your mood and get your juices flowing!

1. Felt Board For Phrases

Ever wonder where Instagram stars get their felt boards? You just found them! Use these felt boards for quotes, inspiration, Instagram pics or wall decor.… Keep reading

New Job Tips From HR to Feel Confident and in Control

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how to look smarter and more confident than you feel. It’s not hard to earn a great reputation in the office when you remain calm and collected. You deserve that promotion, you are worth it! Use these tips to garnish respect from your peers and help you to appear smart and confident from day one. A new job is an exciting time, this is a chance to succeed and be happy.

1. Don’t Brag About Your Skills on the First Day of a New Job

When you brag, you open yourself up for criticism. People are more apt to judge and condemn an open book. Leave some mystery that people want to get to know instead of a loudmouth that has done everything.

If you don’t reveal too much then people won’t be able to put together just how much you’re lacking in knowledge.

2. Dress Smarter Than Before For A New Job

One way to be noticed is to dress above your position. It may feel really inconvenient to wear slacks when others are wearing spandex but it’ll pay off.

Even managers realize that when they are dressing down, but anyone can get into a funk! Dress above them.

Remember to put thought into your dress attire; revealing, low-cut tops aren’t meant for the office and neither are short skirts.… Keep reading

50+ Healthy Snacks that Will Not Ruin Your Waistline

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50+ healthy snack options The healthiest of intentions can’t always win against a formidable… cupcake. I get it. Perhaps you have better willpower than I do, but I’m eating the cupcake. Having healthy snacks and alternatives around will help save you and your waistline.

Healthy snacks are here to save you from temptation.

Offices are literally the definition of diet sabotage. You’re stuck in one place, probably crazy, bored and completing a semi-monotonous task. Sound right? Eating during these times seems natural. It’s even quite comforting. Unfortunately, you could be inadvertently doing your body a lot of harm to your waist.

A well-rounded lifestyle comes from healthy choices and moderation on a day-to-day basis. Here is a handy list of snacks to enjoy daily so that when that random cupcake or basket of office candy floats by you, you can indulge knowing that you make good choices daily.

When you’re ready to get away from the office for good, a blog or website is a great way to start earning money from home. Check out my post Start a Profitable Blog Today for more details.

Raw Bits

healthy snack ideas. cut up veggies

Carrots and Celery – hummus, nut butter or guacamole.
Almonds – Try them slivered for extra-long munch time.

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Get Hired Fast With 12 Resume Secrets Approved By HR

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resume help recruiter secrets revealed Five seconds…. You have exactly five seconds to impress a recruiter with your resume. That’s not very much, is it? How does anyone get hired with such ridiculous standards? Answer: You tailor your resume to the job you actually want! With these recruiter tips, you will stand out amongst all the other candidates.

When you really want to get hired, you need to look at your resume first

A recruiter might be sitting there with 1000’s of resumes sitting in front of them. All with similar qualifications. What will make your resume stand out so you can get hired? It comes down to some basics that you can implement today. Keep reading to find out what every recruiter is looking for.

If You Want to Get Hired You Need to Research the Position You Apply For

If you don’t know how to describe your current position, check out the current job postings on Indeed. A flood of programs, experience, and situations from your present and past jobs will come back to you.

You can also use the job posting for keywords. If the job posting says “Seeking Ambitious…” and your resume states “Ambitious….” it could subconsciously catch the recruiter’s eye.… Keep reading

Job Benefits You Already Earn and How To Take Advantage of Them

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Work perks and job benefits. How much are you missing out on? Your job benefits can get you ahead in life and your career if you use them correctly. From health and wellness to more education, the job benefits that aren’t mentioned or are considered ancillary are some of the best.

If you really use your job benefits you can save hundreds.

These simple tips will ensure you are aware of all potential job benefits you can take advantage of.

1. Use Those Work Perks

Is there a small gym at work? Starting a new habit based on a work perk is a great way to take advantage of company offerings and keep yourself healthy. Stop wasting money on a gym membership and grab a cubicle buddy to use what’s already provided.

Does your office have a great view? Take a few minutes every day to appreciate it and better yet… take a 15 minute walk around your campus everyday.

Is there free coffee and tea at work? You can save massive amounts of money by skipping the trip to the coffee shop for your daily latte.

A lot of offices will have discounted soda and snacks but what about green tea? The health benefits of green tea are awesome, and the antioxidants will help your long-term health.

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