Succeeding at Work

Succeeding at work starts by doing your job well. From time management to exceeding deadlines, learn how to succeed at work so you can advance in your career.

A man puts his hand on his face looking stressed while sitting at a work desk in front of a computer
What Is a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)?
Serious businesswoman discussing business document with businessman
What To Do If You're Put on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
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How To Tell if an Employer Is LGBTQ+-Inclusive
A manager using a wheelchair gives a presentation to colleagues at work.
What Is the Difference Between Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion?
Woman looking stressed at her desk in the office
7 Signs of a Toxic Workplace
Overworked employee
How to Tell Your Manager That You’re Overworked
Meeting
How To Ask to Make Your Job Part-Time
stressed employee
What To Do if You Don’t Get a Promotion
A women conducts a job interview
How to Show an Employer You Have Added Value at Work
Businesswoman under pressure in the office
What To Do If You Receive a Warning at Work
Group of 5 employees talking in a circle to come up with a consensus decision
Consensus Decision-Making Pros and Cons
Stressed worker with her head in her hands at her office desk experiencing anxiety
Is Anxiety Considered a Disability at Work?
Woman at desk, head bowed over computer, as she grapples alone with illegal retaliation in her workplace
What Actions Can Be Considered Workplace Retaliation?
A visionary leader brings his employees along because of the actions that he takes.
Visionary Leadership
Intern and Mentor Working On Computer In Office
How to Get the Most Out of Your Internship
Businesswoman with colleagues in office
10 Simple Ways To Learn To Love Your Job
A parent works from home.
How To Make Money as a Stay-at-Home Parent
Coffee break on the Office rooftop in Seoul
How to Survive a 60-Hour Work Week
This illustration is about why you should send a thank-you letter after you didn't get the job. It shows good grace, offers a chance to build your network, creates a path to future job opportunities, and is an opportunity to ask for a critique of your interview skills.
Writing a Thank-You Letter After You Did Not Get the Job
Businesswoman with headphones smiling during video conference.
5 Tips To Improve Your Career Development
Respect is earned in many ways by employees from their coworkers and bosses.
8 Ways to Gain Respect From Your Coworkers
Manager walking and talking with a worker in a warehouse
How To Manage Two Jobs Without Burning Out
Woman standing behind coworker who is sitting at his desk. Both are looking at desktop computer.
12 Ways To Improve Your Performance as a Manager
Friends sit together for a meal.
Work-Life Balance: Juggling Glass and Rubber Balls
Employee explaining company software to a new worker in an office setting.
What Is the Role of a Mentor?
This illustration features tips for writing a reference letter, including "Write as a formal letter," "Briefly explain your relationship to the candidate," "Convey why you're writing the latter and why you're qualified to recommend them," "Include details about the candidate's qualities that relate to the individual's goal," and "Enclose your contact information and an offer to provide more information."
How To Write a Reference Letter (With Examples)
Don't let the corporate pace become a pain
How To Handle a Job Demotion
Meeting with manager
How to Request (and Get) Time Off From Work
Types of thank you notes
Thank-You Note and Email Message Examples
Thank-You Messages, Phrases, and Wording Examples
Thank-You Messages, Phrases, and Wording Examples
Woman typing on computer in coffee shop
Professional Thank-You Letter Examples and Writing Tips
This illustration lists the essentials of the internship thank-you letter including "Be genuine," "Send either a handwritten note or an email," "Writing a thank-you note shows appreciation, continues the relationship, and could even result in a full-time opportunity," "Thank everyone who helped you," "Don't ask for a job outright," "Include specifics about helpful experiences," and "Provide contact information."
Sample Thank-You Letter for an Internship
Thank You
Best Thank-You Letter Examples and Templates
This illustration offers closing options for thank-you letters including "Sincerely," "With gratitude," "Best regards," "Many thanks," "With thanks and appreciation," and "Thank you for your consideration."
How To Close a Thank-You Letter
Title reads: "Tips for writing a thank-you note." There are four icons with captions. The icons are a hand tapping on a watch, two hands holding a heart, a man writing a letter thinking about a girl, and a piece of paper that says "thank yoo." Captions below read: "send it as soon as possible; be positive and sincere; make it personal; proofread carefully before sending"
How to Write a Thank-You Letter (With Examples)
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Sample Letter of Appreciation With Writing Tips
Office Worker
What is a Flexible Work Schedule?
This illustration includes tips for writing a letter accepting an employee's resignation such as "Use business letter format," "Accept the resignation," "Express understanding," "Send one copy to employee, and keep one on file," and "Optional: Offer to provide a reference."
Sample Letters Accepting an Employee's Resignation
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Email Reference Thank-You Letter Sample
help wanted ad
What to Do If You See Your Job Advertised Online
Woman working in office
The Do's and Don'ts of Searching for Jobs From Work
business people with laptop
What To Do if Your Boss Catches You Job Searching
Image shows a woman sitting on a stack of books in front of a desk, beside her is a plant and a garbage bin. Text reads: "Steps to take before using 'to whom it may concern' on a cover letter: Look on the company website, perform a linkedin search, ask a friend or colleague, check job listing for hiring manager or employer name, call the office and explain that you are applying for a job and would like to know the name of the hiring manager"
When and How to Use "To Whom It May Concern"
People working in an office
What Is Company Culture?
Signing a legal document
Employee Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements
This illustration includes six positive tips on what to do when you don't like your job including "Keep your 'I hate my job' thoughts to yourself," "Know that it can happen to anyone," "Try to make the job work before considering quitting," "Start your job search," and "Resign gracefully, with two weeks' notice."
What To Do When You Hate Your Job
Business team in meeting
Can an Employer Change Your Job Description?
Young businesswoman using laptop at work.
Can an Employer Require Me to Use My Own Computer?
This illustration describes When You Need a Doctor's Note for Work and includes "Verifies the necessity of your visit," "Recommends a length of absence," and "Mentions any special accommodations you may need in order to return to work."
When You Need a Doctor's Note for Missing Work
Medical Exam
How to Notify Your Boss About a Doctor Appointment
Business people talking in office
How To Request a Leave of Absence From Work
New Technology
How to Write a Letter of Recommendation (With Examples)
How To Write a Letter of Recommendation for a Co-Worker
Businessman working on laptop
Sample Thank You and Appreciation Letters For a Boss
Man using mobile phone in office
Can an Employee Be Fired for Posting on Facebook?
Close-up of Businessman Holding Box, representing wrongful demotion.
How to Handle a Wrongful Demotion
Shot of two corporate businesswomen shaking hands during a meeting in the boardroom
How To Write a Congratulations Email for a Promotion
Employees brainstorming in a meeting.
How Long Should an Employee Stay at a Job?
Illustration of a woman with her head on her computer keyboard, feeling unhappy at work.
Tips for Keeping the Job You Have
Businessmen discussing paperwork in meeting
How to Find a Career Mentor
Businesswoman going for a handshake
How To Move Down the Career Ladder
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What Can Employers Say About Former Employees?
A boss scolding a young employee and pointing at her across a desk.
What You Can Do If Your Boss Doesn't Like You