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The answer is easy – best friend – assuming that you’re using them correctly. Otherwise, you could be looking at a worst enemy without even knowing it. The fact is, emails are a primary form of communication today, especially in the professional world. The power of email is great, and as a famous web-slinging superhero’s uncle once said, “With great power comes great responsibility,” meaning (in this particular case) that emails can do a lot to help you as long as you have the competency and knowledge of how to effectively use them.

As if finding the right job wasn’t torture enough, starting a new job can be just as anxiously agonizing. Why?

Because in just a small time frame, you need to learn to do your job successfully and try to fit into the new company. Will people like you? Should you act confident, but not over presumptuous? Yes, it may sound like high school because in a sense, it is.

We all know that nobody is perfect, and everyone makes mistakes. This happens in all areas of our lives, whether it’s with family, friends or on the job. Even though you never want to make a mistake at work or disappoint your boss or coworkers, it’s bound to happen sooner or later. And that’s okay. You can’t be too hard on yourself if you make a mistake from time to time. If you have high standards for yourself, then you’re bound to find room for improvement on the job.

Whether you are unemployed or wanting to make a transition from your current career to a new one, searching for a new job can be intimidating – but it doesn’t have to be. Through a positive mind-set and by preparing for your search, you can build the confidence you need to overcome your obstacles.

Here are three common obstacles, with advice that can help you turn your challenges into opportunities:

The awkward silence.  The tick tock of the clock. The annoying “uhs” and “ums” you sound out as you struggle to find the right answer. We’ve all experienced those moments in a job interview when we just don’t know how to answer a question, or even worse, we don’t know the answer!  While this hopefully won’t be the case in your next interview, here are a few tips to not only survive these moments but slide by successfully!

Situation:  You really don’t know the answer to the question!

It just seems like a question that shouldn’t be asked in a job interview.  “What are your greatest weaknesses?” or “Can you name three of your strengths and three of your weaknesses?”  This is when you start to get nervous – no matter how much you’ve prepared for this question.  How do you answer without hurting your chances at landing the job?

Everyone has pet peeves at work – whether it’s the person who always leaves a mess in the break room or the person who hovers over your desk for 10 minutes talking about their cats while you’re trying to work. Putting up with the quirks of others is just part of life and an accepted part of working with other people.

But in case you’re wondering if your behavior is bothering others, here are 10 common pet peeves in work environments:

Once a year, most workers sit down with their boss for their annual review. This is your chance to remind your boss why you’re a valuable employee, and it’s your bosses chance to let you know what you’re doing right and how you can improve. It’s easy to be intimidated at the thought of receiving criticism or asking for more money – especially in a tough economy when most people feel lucky just to be employed. However, in a slow economy, it’s important to remind your boss why you’re worth the investment.

So, you already know that the field of healthcare is growing. You hear it everywhere: The baby-boomers are retiring, the aging population is going to need more healthcare services than ever before, and now is the time to get an education in healthcare if you want career security, and so on and so on … And you know what? All those statements are correct, which is why you should consider the field of healthcare if you are searching for a promising career.

In 1920, with the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, women finally won their inherent right to vote in America. It’s hard to believe that well into the 20th century women were excluded from a basic right that many – men and women – now take for granted. In the decades since, women have made great strides to catch up with men in respect to their professional and personal liberties. But studies still show that women have a long way to go until they reach a level playing field.