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Toxic Work Environment: The Signs You Need to Get Out

62% of respondents from our recent “Is your job toxic?” survey reported they dread going to work on Monday morning, a feeling Ramit has dubbed the “Sunday Scaries.” If you’re

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Are You Experiencing Work Burnout? We Can Help

We’ve all had a bad day at work. But when you start having one bad day after another and find yourself quick to anger, tired, and constantly overwhelmed, you may

Professional Networking: How to Network Effectively

“It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Cliche, yes. True? Absolutely when it comes to networking. Networking can unlock opportunities, stimulate new ideas, help you get closer to

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How to nail the dreaded “tell me about yourself” interview question

“Tell me about yourself,” the interviewer asks as he makes notes, pauses, and looks up. “I uhhh…” (and your mind goes blank) While seemingly easy, this question is ambiguous at

How to Deal with Office Politics

When office politics get out of hand, it can create a toxic work environment. But it doesn’t have to be that way. We’ll break down how to deal with office

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How To Write An Email Requesting Something (& actually get it)

How do you ask a VIP for help so that you get a positive response? You do it politely but firmly. I’ll show you the actual email I got that had me clamoring to help someone.

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The Best Online Jobs for Teens

For most teens, the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a wrench in their part-time employment plans. Fortunately, just because you’re still in school doesn’t mean you can’t work remotely, and online

Job hopping: Is it good or bad? (+how to find the perfect job!)

What is Job hopping? Job hopping is a tactic many people use to find the job that’s a perfect fit for them. It’s defined as having a pattern of staying

Working From Home: The Essential Beginner’s Guide (with scripts)

Here at IWT, we are big believers in working from home. In fact, our entire company works remotely. That’s why I wrote an entire free Ultimate Guide to Working From

How to request vacation days (Word-for-word email script)

Today, I want to help you write a vacation request email that will get your boss to approve your PTO without any pushback. You’ll even get something at the end of this post that can help you get an extra week or two of paid vacation.