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Every email is a representation of your professionalism.

Employees want you to hold them accountable to goals that will further their career.

The right mentor can connect you with the right tools, experiences and opportunities.

Be a pro and take the high road when you lose out on a job or promotion.

Jazz up your communication, do your due diligence and market yourself in such a way that companies can't forget you.

You retain top talent by helping them climb to greater heights.

Quit apologizing when you didn't do anything wrong and when you share the credit, keep the portion that is rightfully yours.

Team members can't exceed expectations if you haven't set any.

You spend most of your waking life with the person you love and at work ... shouldn't you love both?

For example, the application process takes way longer than you'd think, according to a CareerBuilder study.

Ever hear of 'talent hoarding'? It can have negative effects on employees and companies alike.

How you begin your career will have a great deal to do with how far you get in your career.

Here's what I learned from interviewing for a job I didn't really want -- but I got the gig, and it launched my career.

If your career is stuck in neutral it's time to be honest about your future prospects and be willing to change direction.

Allyson Downey's new book, 'Here's The Plan. Your Practical, Tactical Guide to Advancing Your Career During Pregnancy and Parenting,' releases today.

A recent national survey finds a huge disconnect between employers and job seekers. It's time they got on the same page.

Here are three ways to become a shining example of company culture -- a best-bet for a pay-raise.

Starting a business or sticking with a career is a personal decision that requires a lot of soul searching and a thorough understanding of what you personally want out of life.

Make a good first impression, show up on time, work hard. Now go figure out the rest for yourself.

It could be your job, your office environment or even extenuating circumstances in your personal life. Whatever the case, the first step to solving a problem is figuring out the root cause.

If you act confident enough, you will become confident enough.