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• Recipe for Success in Any Job [Psychology Today]
• How to Organize Your Job Hunt [CBS News]
• Why a Five-Year Plan Doesn’t Always Pay [Jobacle]
• 4 Ways to Deal with a Bad Day [Lifehack]
• Resume Verbs That Pack a Punch [US News]

When is the last time you wiped off your purse or briefcase? If you can’t remember, you’re not alone.

Does the sex of your supervisor matter? For some workers, the answer is “yes.” A recent survey conducted by Salary.com on gender perceptions in the workplace found that 36 percent of women would pick a man as a boss if given the choice. Only 11 percent of women said they’d rather work for another woman. On the flipside, 31 percent of men would prefer a male boss and 9 percent would choose a female.

• Crimes of the Cubicle: 15 Desk Don’ts [Salary.com]
• Be Productive by Doing More and Working Less [Lifehack]
• Cultivating Your Soft Skills Can Help You Get Ahead [WSJ.com]
• Ways to Be More Productive at Work [RetailMeNot]
• How to Hate Your Job Less [US News]

• Who is Your Least Favorite Co-Worker? [LinkedIn]
• Infographic: How to Find Motivation [Lifehack]
• How to Use Facebook to Land a Job Interview [Jobacle]
• Office Supplies Ranked [Lifehacker]
• Steps to Being More Fearless in Your Career [Forbes]

• Your Employer is Probably Watching You [CNBC]
• Three Ways to Get Unstuck in Your Career [WSJ]
• What to Do When You’re Getting Nothing Done [CBS News]
• 7 Things That Can Help You Work Better [Lifehack]
• Six Signs You Should Quit Your Job [US News]

• Five Tips to Jump Start Your Job Search [YouTern]
• Worst Work Habit: Compulsive Email Checking [CBS news]
• Tips for Reducing Public Speaking Anxiety [Psychology Today]
• Is Working from Home Productive? [Lifehack]
• Style Strategy for Work [Forbes]

In 2001, the National Secretaries Association changed its name to the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). Many people believe this term better reflects the greater responsibilities and necessary knowledge needed to perform the role successfully in the modern office.

• How to Dress for Success Today [LinkedIn]
• 5 Skills Every Woman Needs at Work [Huffington Post]
• How to Take a Stand Against Workplace Bullying [Glass Door]
• New Rules for Facebook Job Searching [Lifehack]
• Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Workplace [US News]

• Playing the Workplace Comparison Game [LinkedIn]
• Comp Time or Cash: Which Would You Pick? [NPR]
• Five Signs a Workplace is Family-Friendly [CBS News]
• 10 Success Rules Your Mom Taught You [Inc.com]
• Communication Etiquette for Job Seekers [Lifehack]