Lesson 41: Losing Your Best Friend at Work

Now check your answers: EXERCISE I 1a, 2a, 3b, 4c, 5b, 6c, 7a, 8c  EXERCISE II 1. Dimension 2. Merge 3. Transferred 4. Aftermath 5. Cornerstone 6. terminated 7. Absenteeism 8. Implications 9. Anticipate

Lesson 5: Setting up your own business

Now check your answers Exercise I 1b 2d 3c 4a Exercise II 1c 2b 3c 4b 5c Exercise III 1. off / up 2. up 3. off 4. up 5. out / up

Lesson 13: How to plan your business trip

Now check your answers EXERCISE I 1. quoted 2. pitfalls 3. fares 4. biggie 5. approached 6. signed up 7. charged EXERCISE II 1d, 2c, 3e, 4b, 5a, 6f EXERCISE III 1F, 2T, 3T, 4F, 5F

Lesson 69: What not to put on your resume

EXERCISE I1T, 2T, 3F, 4T, 5T, 6FEXERCISE II1C, 2B, 3E, 4D, 5A, 6FEXERCISE III1. Rejection2. Consuming3.Relevant4.Pitched5.Tuning6.Accomplishment7.Internship 8.Detracts9.Irrelevant10.Prospective

10 things your boss hates about you

Go on, admit it: you hate your boss. You do. Just them having power over you for eight hours every day is enough to make you spit with fury. A generation ago, people worked their way up the ladder, hierarchy was based on age and experience, and it was more respected. In the days before open

Giving your inheritance to charity

amount of money. But most would agree that giving your entire inheritance away is a selfless act. Amherst came into his money, after the sale of The Abbey school, Tewkesbury, which had been founded in 1973 by his father Miles Amherst, a former teacher. It was his life's work and at no time easy. "

Lesson 99. Know your ABCDE

situation. 'My colleague snapped at me this morning when I asked her a simple question about the report we're both working on'. B - is the Belief - how you interpret the event. You can interpret your colleague's behaviour either positively or negatively. Positive belief: 'She has a lot on her plate at the

What is your motivation?

who claim to denounce materialism completely tend to be self-righteous in other ways. To be a contented worker you need extrinsic goals, such as material gain or status, in combination with your desire to interact and grow as a person: a happy workplace needs both camps. To suggest the office "

Lesson 49: Job search stress

Now check your answers: EXERCISE I 1a, 2a, 3b, 4a, 5b, 6b EXERCISE II 1.handle 2.do your best 3.poise 4.outright 5.procrastinating 6.get along 7.cope

Lesson 57: Recession Chic

Now check your answers EXERCISE I 1.heralded 2.embrace 3.sprouted 4.traded 5.channel 6.impervious EXERCISE II 1a 2b 3b 4a 5b 6c 7a 8a

How to decorate your desk

Or an evil person who spends the weekends plotting their promotion prospects, and whose most meaningful emotional relationship is with a how-to-get-on-in-business handbook. The desire to personalise your drab little corner of corporate space is a sign that you are human. Yet the would-be desk

Lesson 58: How to handle a bad boss?

EXERCISE I1a, 2b, 3b, 4a, 5b, 6aEXERCISE IIa3, b5, c1, d4, e2, EXERCISE III1)Break your word2)Torpedo3)Enhance4)to conclusions5)lashed out6)chastised7)plate8)loop9)guard

How to protect your privacy at work

shouldn't read. Similarly, you should make any personal phone calls on your mobile phone. Once you've taken these precautions to safeguard your privacy, you should also remember that your professional time is for your employer, but as a human being, you are still entitled to private concerns

LESSON 53: Privacy policy

Now check your answers EXERCISE I 1a, 2c, 3b, 4b, 5a, 6c, 7a, 8a EXERCISE II 1.recover 2.disclosed 3.inquire 4.proactive 5.hijacked 6.screened

Lesson 43: SWOT analysis

Now check your answers: EXERCISE I 1T, 2F, 3F, 4T, 5F, 6T EXERCISE II 1.advantage 2.unique 3.threat 4.considered 5.stands out 6.hold back 7.get in your way 8.faced 9.hindered 10.carrying out 11.highlights 12.overcome 13.took steps

Lesson 56: business trip

Now check your answers EXERCISE I 1-c 2-d 3-b 4-a 5-e EXERCISE II 1T, 2T, 3F, 4T, 5F EXERCISE III 1.secure 2.cost-effective 3.determined 4.objectives 5.conducting 6.arising 7.destination 8.follow up 9.itinerary 10. accomplished

Lesson 55: career change

Now check your answers EXERCISE I 1c, 2a, 3b, 4a, 5a, 6b EXERCISE II 1.downsize 2.applicable 3.picking up the tab 4.temp 5.overwhelming 6.rough patch 7.take advantage 8.overlooked 9.setback 10.springboard

LESSON 54: Positive Language

Now check your answers EXERCISE I 1b,c 2a,c 3a,c 4a,b 5a,b EXERCISE II 1F 2T 3T 4F EXERCISE III 1.Credible 2.Exceedingly 3.Elicit 4.Project 5.Fatiguing 6.Albeit 7.Recipients 8.Endeavor

Lesson 46: Temping

Now check your answers EXERCISE I 1c, 2b, 3a, 4b, 5c, 6a, 7a EXERCISE II 1.Yearns 2.Layoffs 3.Payroll 4.Granted 5.Underrated 6.signed on 7.decent

Lesson 50: Resume booster

Now check your answers EXERCISE I 1F, 2T, 3F, 4T, 5T, 6F EXERCISE II 1.Boosted 2.Implemented 3.Tweaking 4.Overhaul 5.Adjust 6.Bottom line 7.Sat up and took notice 8.Decreased

Lesson 52: Returning to work after maternity leave

Now check your answers EXERCISE I 1a, 2b, 3c, 4a, 5c, 6a EXERCISE II 1T, 2F, 3F, 4T, 5T EXERCISE III 1)anticipate 2)eligibility 3)assess 4)phase into 5)accounts for 6)make up for 7)tackling 8)attempting 9)given up 10)nuts and bolts

Lesson 51: Professional Conduct

Now check your answers EXERCISE I 1T, 2F, 3F, 4T, 5F, 6F EXERCISE II 1.Altered 2.Make a big difference 3.Excelled 4.Lost my temper 5.Look ahead 6.Inadequate 7.at stake 8.dignity 9.handle 10.settle for EXERCISE III courteous - rude languish - flourish pride

Lesson 47: Restrictive Covenants

Now chceck your answers EXERCISE I 1F, 2F, 3T, 4T, 5T, 6F EXERCISE II 1.out 2.on / / by 3.out 4.upon EXERCISE III 1.Insert 2.Sought 3.Wording 4.Bound 5.Poaches 6.Circumstances 7.Detrimental 8.Run the risk 9.Set out 10.Signed up

Lesson 45: Career Move

Now check your answers: EXERCISE I 1T, 2T, 3F, 5F, 6T EXERCISE II 1.Stale 2.Burden 3.Tips 4.Resonates 5.In the long 6.Enhance 7.Deliver EXERCISE III 1b, 2d, 3e, 4f, 5a, 6g, 7c

Lesson 48: Emotional Intelligence

Now check your answers: EXERCISE I 1T, 2T, 3T, 4T, 5T, 6T EXERCISE II 1.Pick up 2.Get off 3.Keep out 4.Mess up 5.Thrust upon EXERCISE III 1.Upping 2.Impart 3.Spat 4.Brunt of 5.Detached 6.Acknowledge 7.Attuned 8.Derail 9.Messed up 10.Innate

Lesson 44: Salary Negotiation Mistakes

Now check your answers: EXERCISE I 1B, 2B, 3B, 4C, 5B, 6C EXERCISE II 1.Stringing along 2.pit against 3.start out 4.bring up 5.points out 6.turned off EXERCISE III 1.Broach, 2.Blunder, 3.Pursuing, 4.Boost, 5.determined, 6.tailored

Lesson 43: hot jobs

Now check your answers: EXERCISE I 1F, 2F, 3T, 4F, 5T, 6F EXERCISE II 1. Demand for 2. Array of 3. Need for 4. Interest in 5. Time off 6. Contribute to EXERCISE III 1. Incentives 2. Outstrips 3. Woo 4. Lucrative 5. Alleviate 6. Grueling 7. array

Lesson 42: Golden Rules for Goal Setting

Now check your answers: EXERCISE I 1F 2F 3F 4T 5T 6F EXERCISE II 1.Set goals 2.Put in 3.Align 4.Objectives 5.Tangible 6.Sidetracked 7.Ultimate 8.stick with 9.means to an end EXERCISE III 1.up 2.in 3.for 4.with 5.on

Lesson 39: Non Verbal Communication

Now check your answers EXERCISE I 1F, 2F, 3T, 4T, 5T, 6T EXERCISE II the impression make up failed struck against waves refrained from frowned insulted EXERCISE III listen to make up in contrast looking for based on good at pay attention to

Lesson 40: How To Be Dept-Free

Now check your answers: EXERCISE I 1F, 2F, 3T, 4T, 5F, 6F EXERCISE II 1.Mindset 2.Critical 3.Determined 4.Extra 5.Downsize 6.Mortgage 7.dug deeper 8.decreased EXERCISE III 1d, 2a, 3c, 4b 1.cut back on 2.get out of 3.charged . For 4.made up my mind

Lesson 35: Leadership

Now check your anwers EXERCISE I 1c, 2b, 3a, 4c, 5c, 6b EXERCISE II 1.self-serving 2.credit 3.indifference 4.clueless 5.vacillated 6.procrastinating 7.consistent 8.distract EXERCISE III 1a, 2e, 3d, 4c, 5b

Lesson 34: Effective Team Management

Now check your answers EXERCISE I 1t, 2f, 3t, 4f, 5t EXERCISE II 1d, 2b, 3e, 4a, 5f, 6c EXERCISE III 1.upgrade 2.perform 3.forefront 4.embrace 5.facilitate 6.contributors 7.accountability 8.accomplished

Lesson 32: Corporate Christmas Party

Now check your answers EXERCISE I 1c,2c,3a,4b, 5b  EXERCISE II 1b, 2e,3d, 4a, 5c  EXERCISE III 1. Daunting 2. Booked 3. Enhance 4. Venue 5. low-key 6. accommodations 7. sophisticated

Lesson 33: Maternity Leave

Now check your answers EXERCISE I 1f ,2t, 3t, 4f, 5f EXERCISE II 1.impress upon 2.regardless of 3.entitled to 4.ompletion of 5.pay attention to 6.transfer assignment to EXERCISE III 1.disclosed 2.well established 3.completion 4.memo 5.regardless of 6.compensation

Lesson 30: New employee integration

Now check your answers EXERCISE I: 1.F 2.T 3.T 4.F 5.T EXERCISE II 1.Maintained 2.Mutual 3.Headhunted 4.Outstanding 5.settled in 6.fitted in 7.tailor-made 8.take into consideration EXERCISE III 1.Ease 2.Benefit 3.Quits 4.Conducted 5.Arise 6

Lesson 29: Outplacement

Now check your answers EXERCISE I 1b, 2a, 3b, 4c EXERCISE II transition range unscrupulous exposed scam fraudulent opt out check out variety waive took legal action EXERCISE III layoff - take on broad - narrow variety - likeness crucial

Lesson 23: Breaking the Ice

Now check your answers Exercise I Refrain Blend Rapport Alienate Embarrassed Flow Exercise II into off into in off from Exercise III 1T, 2F, 3T, 4F, 5F

LESSON 38: Negotioation

Now check your answers EXERCISE I 1c, 2e, 3d, 4f, 5b, 6a, 7g EXERCISE II 1. Affected 2. Concessions 3. Come off it 4. exhibited 5. concede 6. muttered 7. in disgust 8. device 9. genuine 10. appeal 11. significantly 12. cheer her up 13. The bottom

Lesson 21: Smart Socializing for Business Success

Now check your answers EXERCISE I 1F, 2F, 3T, 4F, 5T, 6T EXERCISE II Gathering Pitch Follow-up networking rapport foist pushy EXERCISE III 1c, 2a, 3b, 4b

Lesson 26: What are employers looking for

Now check your answers EXERCISE I 1 F 2F 3T 4T 5F 6F EXERCISE II 1 down 2 up 3 out 4 on / in 5 by EXERCISE III Integrity Political leanings Validity weed out turned down match up

Lesson 28: Surviving Layoff

Now check your answers EXERCISE I 1.set aside 2.stick to 3.time off 4.going about 5.enhance 6.eligible 7.layoffs 8.negligent 9.reinstated 10.denial 11.opening EXERCISE II 1F 2T 3T 4F 5T 6F 7F EXERCISE III 1c 2e 3d 4a 5b 6f

Lesson 17: Asking for directions in a foreign country

Now check your answers EXERCISE I 1F, 2F, 3F, 4T, 5T, 6F EXERCISE II way straight / left along / reach past / on in EXERCISE III 1b, 2e, 3d, 4a

Lesson 25: Credit problems

Now check your answers Exercise I 1F, 2T, 3T, 4F, 5T, 6F Exercise II 1. on / as / as 2. about / off 3.in / of 4. on / in 5. for / in 6. out Exercise III 1. mortgage 2. skyrocketed 3. interest rate 4. escalated 5. reluctant 6. write off 7. floundered 8. diligent

Lesson 64: Be your own eco-entrepreneur

It's the most fashionable thing you can be these days. Ethical enterprise is lucrative. Ethical consumerism is guilt-free. Green issues are a hot topic and people are buying more organic food. So what should you and should you not do to become your own eco-entrepreneur? Don't drive to work

Lesson 18: Business Agenda

Now check your answers. EXERCISE I 1F, 2T, 3T, 4F, 5F, 6F EXERCISE II 1a, 2b, 3c, 4c EXERCISE III 1. over 2. up 3. to 4. out 5. floor 6. vote

Lesson 20: Assertiveness at work

Now check your answers EXERCISE I 1. seeking to gain / response 2. red herrings 3. put-downs / embarrassment 4. comprises 5. back up 6. allocate EXERCISE II 1F, 2T, 3T, 4F, 5T, 6F EXERCISE III 1 on, 2 up, 3 up. 4 on, 5 on, 6 into, 7 in

Lesson 22: Money Matters

Now check your answers Exercise I 1. pay through the nose 2. buck 3. strapped for cash 4. run out of 5. in the hole 6. knack 7. blow 8. pinch pennies 9. curb 10. make ends meet 11. budget 12. keep track of Exercise II 1b, 2c, 3b, 4a, 5a Exercise III 1F, 2

Lesson 19: Work values

Now check your answers EXERCISE I 1. Humility 2. Attitude 3. Behavior 4. Honesty 5. Responsibility 6. Integrity 7. Accountable 8. Decency 9. Respect 10. Communication 11. Interaction EXERCISE II 1T, 2F, 3F, 4F, 5T, 6T EXERCISE III 1d, 2b, 3e, 4h, 5f, 6i, 7g, 8j, 9c

Lesson 8: How to get a pay rise

Now check your answers EXERCISE I 1b, 2c, 3a, 4d EXERCISE II Commitment Performance subject to bargaining power assessments handle EXERCISE III 1b, 2c, 3b, 4a

Lesson 15: Work Permit

Now check your answers EXERCISE I 1. Issuing 2. Entitlement 3. Apply 4. Transferred 5. taken up 6. comply with 7. undertake 8. charge 9. apply 10. Holders EXERCISE II 1. With 2. For 3. Up 4. to 5. for 6. for EXERCISE III 1. F 2. F 3. T 4. T 5. F 6

Lesson 11: Five Great Ways To Get a Loan

Now check your answers EXERCISE I 1. F 2. F 3. T 4. T 5. F 6. F EXERCISE II 1f, 2b, 3d, 4g, 5e, 6c, 7a, EXERCISE III 1 down 2 up 3 on 4 within 5 on 6 of

Lesson 14: Business Presentation

Now check your answers EXERCISE I 1E, 2C, 3A, 4D, 5G, 6B, 7F EXERCISE II 1. run out 2. find 3. move on to 4. sum up 5. purpose 6. finish off EXERCISE III 1. look at 2. brief 3. act as 4. talk about 5. points of view 6. finally 7. questions 8. go along 9. hear

Lesson 7: Negotiating

Now check your answers Exercise I 1b, 2b, 3c, 4a, 5c, 6a Exercise II 1f, 2f, 3t, 4f, 5t Exercise III 1. at 2. in/for 3. out 4. to / aside

Lesson 10: Company Finances

Now check your answers EXERCISE I 1F, 2F, 3F, 4T, 5F, 6T EXERCISE II 1g, 2i, 3j, 4h, 5f, 6d, 7e, 8b, 9c, 10a EXERCISE III 1i, 2f, 3h, 4j, 5c, 6a, 7g, 8k, 9b, 10d, 11e

Lesson 12: Letter of Enquiry

Now check your answers EXERCISE I E, D, B, F, A, G, C, EXERCISE II 1d, 2b, 3a, 4c EXERCISE III Fontal Ltd 34 Great Sutton Street London EC1VODX UK 22 April, 2002 Hello, [Dear Sirs] Enquiry for office equipment I want [Please send me] some of your details of fax machines

Lesson 9: Job profiles

Now check your answers EXERCISE I Accountant - Preparing financial statements Business Consultant - Assessing current and future business trends Banking Research Supervisor - Responding to requests for information regarding bank issues Project Manager - Meeting with clients to discuss

Lesson 2: Hotels

Now check your answers ANSWERS I 1o,2b, 3f, 4h, 5g, 6n, 7p, 8l, 9m, 10j, 11d, 12c, 13e, 14k, 15a II 1b, 2d, 3f, 4g, 5c, 6h, 7e, 8a III 1a, 2b, 3b, 4a, 5a, 6b

Lesson 4: Money

Now check your answers Exercise I 1. of 2. within 3. of 4. get 5. afford 6. up 7. make 8. access 9. in 10. make 11. in 12. out 13. in 14. of Exercise II 1. feel like a million dollars today 2. money-spinner 3. Money doesn't grow on trees 4. chipped in 5

Lesson 16: Telephone conversations

Now check your answers EXERXCISE I 1b, 2a, 3c, 4b, 5c EXERCISE II Operator: Hello, George and Brothers, How can I help you? Don: This is Don Jackson. Can I have extension 3421? Operator: Certainly, hold on a minute, I'll put you through. George: Bob Peterson's office, George

Do you have stars in your eyes?

stresses that this field isn't for everyone. Her list of useful attributes includes an understanding of psychology, empathy and the ability to help clients develop their unconscious mind.But rewarding as your career might be, you won't be earning pots of cash. While there are some hugely successful people

Lesson 6: Business meetings

Now check your answers Exercise I run overtime - to spend time working beyond the usual time needed or expected in a job cover issues - to deal with certain subjects follow up - to take further action connected with something command priority - to consider that something is more

Lesson 3: Consumer Complaint

Now check your answers Exercise I B) C) F) A) E) D) Exercise II 1d, 2j, 3b, 4g, 5c, 6k, 7h, 8a, 9e, 10f, 11i Exercise III Children may smoke, but they may not purchase cigarettes. Taxi drivers are prohibited from making love in the front seat of their taxi during

Lesson 43: Network your way into a job

Are you looking for a job? Reading ads, writing letters, waiting to be called? Well, don't. Dump your old tired CV in the waste bin and network your way into a new job. Research shows that it can work for all age groups. Are you job hunting, looking for a new job? If so, you are probably

Lesson 15: Polish your English and spot the mistakes!

Oto treść prawdziwej ulotki, w której pewien Polak, specjalista od IT oferuje w Londynie swoje usługi. Jakie popełnił błędy językowe i jak je poprawić? Wersja z błędami Have you got a problem with your PC? Does it crash? Works to slowly? Is your computer infected by viruses? I can solve

How to look for a new job while still at your old job

Sneaking off for a job interview? Alice Wignall tells you in the Guardian how to fool the office gossips. No one wants to spoil the one moment of pure, incandescent happiness that working life ever really affords us: that of marching into your boss's office and announcing the shock news of your

Lesson 70: Public speaking

EXERCISE I 1T, 2F, 3T, 4T, 5T, 6TEXERCISE I 1.rehearsed2.project 3.emphasize4.rapport5.enhance6.conviction7.ingredient8.profusely

Lesson 71: How to Convince an Employer to Pay for Education

EXERCISE I1T, 2F, 3T, 4F, 5FEXERCISE II1.Convince - persuade2.Smart - inteligent3.Willing - inclined4.Exclusive - restricted5.Bold - audacious6.Find out - determineEXERCISE III1.Approach2.Figured3.Disburse4.Adhere5.Sweetened6.Reimbursed7.Footed8.Courteous9.particulars

Lesson 68:freelancing

EXERCISE I1F, 2T, 3F, 4F, 5T, 6TEXERCISE II1.Match2.Keep3.Indispensable4.Vendor5.Amended6.Record7.Looking8.Harsh9.Demand10.Obtained11.hedge

Lesson 66: Difficult people at work

EXERCISE I1F, 2T, 3F, 4T, 5TEXERCISE II 1.Assigned 2.Perception 3.Boost 4.Accomplished 5.Button 6.Teased 7.Overreact 8.Output 9.insult

Lesson 67: How to avoid mistakes at work

EXERCISE I1.Humility2.Vent3.trip4.come5.pedestal6.shrewd7.end8.detachedEXERCISE II1a, 2b, 3c, 4b, 5a

Lesson 65: Car dilemma

EXERCISE I1a, 2b, 3b, 4c, 5c, 6b, 7c, 8aEXERCISE II1.Milestone 2.Terms 3.Domesticity 4.life-size 5.grooming 6.unassuming

Lesson 64: Passion at work

EXERCISE I1F, 2T, 3F, 4F, 5T, 6TEXERCISE IIfault - merit promote - downgradefirsthand - indirectprecede - succeedpassionate - indifferentEXERCISE III1.parlayed2.pursue3.yielded4.affinity5.first-hand6.merit7.pays off8.precede9.pinpoint10.reaped

Lesson 63: Life Coaching

EXERCISE I1T, 2T, 3F, 4T, 5F, 6FEXERCISE II1.Circumstances2.Most3.Outweigh4.Reluctant5.Trapped6.Obstacle7.Guidance8.come9. Spur10.Constrained11.distinction

Lesson 61: Holiday Blues

EXERCISE I 1T, 2F, 3F, 4T, 5TEXERCISE II1.settle2.Crammed3.unwind4.switches5.cut6.promptedEXERCISE III1.Worked out2.Build up3.Cropped up4.Lined up5.Figured it out6.Veg out

Lesson 57: Do not blow your job prospects in a blog!

uncovered online about the potential candidates. Do you indulge in drunken antics? Boast about your sexual conquests? Criticize former employers and discuss confidential company business? You do. OK, but don't write about it in a blog! The employees of tomorrow - teenagers - are leading today's craze

Lesson 60: Work - life balance

EXERCISE I1b, 2d, 3e, 4c, 5aEXERCISE II1F, 2F, 3T, 4F, 5FEXERCISE III1.Thoroughly2.Standing3.Correlation4.Hold5.Cut losses6.diminish7.indispensable8.flattering

Lesson 59: Working Parents

EXERCISE I1T, 2T, 3F, 4F, 5F, 6TEXERCISE II1.Commitment2.Compounded3.Touch4.Bestowed5.Etched6.Spur7.CompensateEXERCISE III1.a2.f3.c4.d5.e6.b

Lesson 35: 4 stages of your career. Stage 3: The Top Player

According to experts, you go through 4 stages of your professional career. Last week we talked about The Peak Practitioner, aged 26-38, who worked hard and maybe even forgot that he had a family. But what happens after that? Is it time to rest or time to strive? Here's Stage 3 of

Lesson 41: Small business - the secrets of success 5: Learn from your failure

One of the biggest factors holding back would-be entrepreneurs is the fear of failure. It is hardly surprising - failure can mean losing your home, money and confidence. But discovering how not to do something can be very useful in the long run. So how can you learn from your

Lesson 33: 4 stages of your career. Stage 1: The Eager Beaver

Did you know that, as a working person, you go through 4 stages of professional career? And that your motivations and aspirations change in each stage? And that, in each stage, your employer wants different things from you? No? Don't worry; the career experts have worked it all out for you

Lesson 36: 4 stages of your career. Stage 4: The Sage

According to experts, there are 4 stages in your professional career; you start as the Eager Beaver, then transform yourself into the Peak Practitioner and later on you become the mighty Top Player. But you are over 50 now. Still enjoying being an MD, a CEO or a CFO maybe? Or looking

Fed up with your boss?

"Scum" - the PA to an advertising executive - is a secretary with a score to settle. "My boss is number two in command [at the agency] and he is absolutely clueless," she declares in a posting on a recently launched website on which PAs can anonymously dish the dirt on their emp

Lesson 34: 4 stages of your career - Stage 2: The Peak Practitioner

According to experts, you go through 4 stages of your professional career. Last week we talked about The Eager Beaver, a young ambitious upward moving professional, aged 18 - 25. Later on, between the ages of 26-38, The Eager Beaver becomes the Peak Practitioner. In each stage his

Size matters

Which is better - working for a big company or in a smaller environment? Your firm's headcount could make all the difference to your job satisfaction, says Wendy Roby in the Guardian. Large companies, as the thinking goes, are anonymous places where you simply disappear among the masses. They are

Partner-vetting

Get your spouse in order - or kiss your dream job goodbye, says Virginia Matthews in the Guardian. In the second world war, there was a hard-hitting poster warning people that "careless talk costs lives". In modern Britain, the careless talk of spouses - tactless, politically

The 10 worst office Christmas gifts

What's the worst present you've received from your boss? Look at our list of the naffest Christmas gifts and think of your own festive horror stories. It may be true that it's the thought that counts, but when it comes to distributing 500,000 condoms engraved with the company's details - as one

Expressing anger in the workplace

Is there ever a good way to lose your temper at work? Mira Katbamna of the Guardian investigates. Screaming at your cat? Forgivable. Screaming at your boyfriend? Understandable. Screaming at your colleagues? Totally, and utterly unacceptable. Or is it - is it possible to get angry at work without

30 tys. euro nagrody w lotniczym konkursie dla studentów

30 tys. euro może wygrać studencki zespół, który zwycięży w międzynarodowym konkursie na technologie lotnicze przyjazne środowisku "Fly Your Ideas". Zgłaszać się można do końca listopada - poinformowała PAP w poniedziałek firma Airbus, organizator konkursu. Sposób na dobre CV - szczypta

How to retire

Most people spend their whole lives looking forward to retirement, then have no idea what to do when they get there, writes Jon Bentham in the Guardian. That's why it's important to plan ahead - by ensuring your Monopoly board is in good working order and there aren't too many letters missing from

Speak up loud and proud

Most of us feel shy or self-conscious when we have to present to a large group. But with a little advice, anyone can conquer their fear of public speaking, writes Catherine Quinn in the Guardian. You have prepared for days, your slides are in perfect order, and you have mentally rehearsed every

Why pets in the office can be a good thing

Taking your dog or cat to work could reduce stress - but is it practical, asks Jon Bentham in the Guardian. Pets in the office: four words that surely were never meant to be written together. Or so you'd think - but a growing number of businesses are coming round to the idea that having a furry

Friends in high places

Best mates with the boss? You'll be promoted in no time. Erm, no, says Catherine Quinn in the Guardian, but you might be putting your career prospects and your social life at risk. Bosom buddies with your manager? Or do you think that work and play don't mix? With a work-culture that increasingly

Colour me happy

Would more colour at work really brighten up your world, asks Mira Katbamna in the Guardian. How should we be using colour at work? It's all about function and ratio. If you want a space where people will have a quick meeting, you might use bright and exciting colours - people can only stand them