Avoid accepting the initial offer, says Heather Huhman, but do request 24 to 48 hours to think about it. For the counteroffer, consider benefits and other perks rather than focusing exclusively on a bump in salary, Huhman suggests.

The best time to ask for a promotion is in the summer of your third year of employment at a company, according to data collected by people analytics solution provider Visier. The findings are based on data collected from 3.5 million employees across approximately 80 companies in the US.

Stand-up comics employ several strategies that can be applied in professional settings, Art Markman writes. For instance, use repetition to help your audience remember your most important points.

Compile a list of your strengths to formulate your unique selling proposition, or "USP," Hallie Crawford writes. Use your USP to narrow down your job hunt and market yourself to potential employers.

Quitting a job before securing another can be beneficial is some cases, Lisa Evans writes. Two such situations are leaving a toxic work environment, or if you are financially secure enough to live off your savings for a while.

An employee at the California Department of Motor Vehicles for years slept on the job for hours a day, costing the state more than $40,000, according to a state audit. Supervisors noted the employee's sleeping habits on performance reviews, but did not take disciplinary action.