Being a rebel at work isn't necessarily a bad thing when it comes to challenging the status quo and projecting sincerity instead of simply conforming, writes Ephrat Livni. Don't fall into thinking that assumes you're causing a problem simply by pointing out flaws. Quartz (10/30) Don't fall for these common work-ethic myths It's not true that getting ahead at work is just about paying your dues or working harder than everyone else, says Jocelyn Greenky. Build a supportive network of co-workers and spend a considerable amount of time at work expanding your skill set. The Huffington Post (10/28)
Get with the flow. How payment processing affects cash flow. Cash flow is the lubricant of business. Without a healthy cash flow, business dries up. It stops. It can't function. Which is why it is vital to keep the revenues coming in as the expenses go out. But there's one aspect of cash flow that many of us are not aware of. It is how managing credit cards and other such non-cash payments affect cash flow. Turns out it has a huge affect. Download the free guide today.
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Make a great impression at networking events Open body language and consistent eye contact will instantly make you more likable at networking events, says Nicholas Boothman. Say hello to those you encounter and greet them with a smile, and you'll quickly make them feel more comfortable. Business Insider (10/30)
Video-sharing site Vine is being shuttered by Twitter, as the app has struggled to compete with Instagram and Snapchat. The move comes shortly after Twitter announced layoffs amounting to 9% of its workforce. Bloomberg (10/27),TechCrunch (10/27),Adweek (10/27)
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How creativity can improve your job history Your can make your job history more relevant to an application if you look closely at the job description to find skills you've exhibited in previous roles, writes Kat Boogaard. Instead of just thinking in terms of your previous job titles, focus on the specific problems you helped your employers solve and consider a "qualifications" section that highlights these accomplishments. TheMuse.com (10/28)
A list of geophysical landmarks appropriate for Halloween Scientists have yet to learn the exact path of water that descends into the Devil's Kettle in Minnesota, according to this list of geological formations with supernatural-themed names. Other spooky locations include the Devil's Punchbowl in Oregon and the Skeleton Coast of Namibia. Eos (10/28)
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