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5 Ways to Clean Up Your Social Media Presence

On The Job

Stay away from politics. Unless you're applying for a job with a political organization, no employer wants to hire someone with opinions that could be divisive in the workplace. Stay away from even re-tweeting political opinions or posting a story from political commentators on Facebook. Delete those comments or posts.

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A mission to break down the barriers to opportunity – OK but what does it mean?

Adventures in Career Development

If you are as sharp a political analyst as I am you will be able to spot that all five of those missions could be articulated by any politician of any party in Britain. If you want to watch the whole speech, including an extended football analogy in which Starmer channels Ron Manager then here it is.

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Why Networking is So Exhausting -- and What to Do About It

On The Job

Politics, racism and sexism are important subjects, but they shouldn't be used as small talk. I see that your name tag says you are from Detroit. Believe it or not, chatting with strangers takes some effort, and poor planning can lead to inane conversations and fruitless contacts that go nowhere. How do I feel about the president?

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Should You Discuss Politics at Work?

On The Job

A few years ago, it became a very big deal in my neighborhood when some of my neighbors discovered that the rules under our homeowner's association contract stated that no political signs could be placed in a front yard. But should political discussions take place at work? Would you be comfortable with a co-worker campaigning at work?

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Workplace Impact on Political Views

On The Job

As thousands of us head to the voting booth today, I'm going to offer up some Tidbit Tuesday ideas that focus on, of course, politics: * Despite cautions about discussing politics at work, it appears that at least half of us do it. Tags: Super Tuesday voting influence politics in the workplace presidential candidates.

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Discussing Politics at Work

On The Job

I need to write about politics. Well, more specifically, about what's being said in politics these days and what will be said in the months to come. Still, politics in the workplace is a tricky thing. For one, some people would rather have a sharp stick stuck in their eye than discuss politics. Keep it off company time.

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Office Politics Can't Be Ignored

On The Job

As the race heats up for the presidential nomination, it’s a good time to remember that politics isn't confined to just those running for office. Who hasn’t been on the receiving end of some on-the-job political maneuvering that would put even the most savvy national campaign strategist to shame? Here are some things to think about: 1.

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