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Donna Lin Niles

Donna Lin Niles received an MBA in 2009 from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland - College Park, and has worked in sales and marketing ever since. She is a freelance writer and editor covering a variety of business topics.

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Networking Tips You’ve Got to Try

Becoming a great networker can put you a step ahead of the crowd. Set yourself up by being aware of the external stressors that affect how you appear and behave, and put your best foot (and mood) forward. Find ways to connect to others by focusing on being likable and making a great impression on others. ...

Your Key to Write a Clear and Concise Resignation Letter

There are a few simple guidelines to write a great resignation letter, and it can impact the impression you leave behind… ...

Learn to Delegate Tasks Like a Pro

There’s a fine line between being a working manager and a micromanager. Learning to delegate tasks like a pro will help ensure you and your team’s future success. Here’s what you need to do… ...

What To Write On Your Resume When Your Job Title Doesn’t Reflect Your Responsibilities

So, you’re ready for a new challenge at work. Perhaps you’re looking to move upwards into a leadership role or searching for a job that has greater responsibilities. Or, perhaps you want to change industries or switch careers into a completely different function. The only problem is, you’ve been knocking it out of the park in your current position because you go out of your way to proactively seek projects, assignments, and tasks. Your job title understates all that you do in the workplace, and you aren’t sure how to reconcile those differences on your resume. ...

Be a Better Leader By Asking Yourself These Questions

When you think of a successful leader, you probably think of someone confident and decisive. Not only do questions serve as an opportunity to solve problems and develop processes, questions can drive personal improvement and aid in delivering targeted and effective results. In this day and age, leaders are expected to motivate, engage, and influence. And this can be done most effectively by asking the right questions. ...

Why Failure is the Secret to Success

You’ve heard it a hundred times in sports and business: you have to fail in order to succeed. Sure, everyone knows someone who is very successful ……. ...

When and How to Say No in the Workplace

Over 74 percent of workers surveyed say they want flexible options at work and it’s becoming more commonplace to make it happen. Read on to learn when and how to say no in the workplace… ...

How to Increase Productivity in a Busy Office

Studies show that the average office worker is interrupted every 11.2 minutes, and it takes up to 23 minutes to return focus back to the task at hand. Luckily, there are many ways to regain your focus and increase your productivity while working in a busy office… ...

How to Pitch Your Boss For A Raise

When it comes to compensation, most employees in the workforce feel they are underpaid. It makes sense. After all, if you asked your friends and family how they feel about their salaries, it’s unlikely anyone would say they are overpaid for what they do for a living. There are measures you can take to change your financial situation at work and some are more obvious than others. ...

How To Become A Freelance Career Development Trainer

Everyone grows up with a dream job. It could be sparked by an interest or hobby from a young age or a new discovery later in life…… ...