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Alexandra Mankar

Alexandra Mankar

Alex is a Tucson-raised, Austin-based brunch aficionado. She enjoys a solid cup of coffee and browsing used record stores.

man on laptop virtual interview

Alexandra Mankar / May 5, 2020

7 Tips To Ace A Virtual Interview

There's no question that interviewing is the most intimidating part of the process (I mean, we have a whole section on our advice site dedicated to …

millennial career success

Alexandra Mankar / January 26, 2018

A Millennial Perspective on What Career Success Means

Career success is a personal definition, but we grade ourselves far too often on superficial things. While a salary, fabulous title, or the corner office are …

how to work from home

Alexandra Mankar / January 26, 2018

7 Tips to Boost Productivity When Working From Home

Working from home was once reserved for the writers, artists, and entrepreneurs of the world. Today, it’s much more common, with approximately 3.9 million …

Managing workload

Alexandra Mankar / January 26, 2018

How to Overcome Death by To-Do List

Good morning! Like every day, you sit down with coffee in hand, grab your favorite notepad, begin jotting down a to-do list for the day, and before you know it …

should I take a job out of state

Alexandra Mankar / March 18, 2020

Out-of-State Job Offer: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Relocating for a job is a daunting proposition, and it comes with both excitement and challenges. Identifying the pros and cons of relocation can leave you …

always late

Alexandra Mankar / February 22, 2018

I’m Sorry I’m Late...Again

Are you constantly running out of the door disheveled with your phone in hand texting “Hey, I’m running a little late?” Do your friends lie and tell you to be …

Difficult interview

Alexandra Mankar / March 18, 2020

Interview Tips for the Tongue-Tied

Job interviews are no walk in the park, and not all interview questions are created equally. Some will be more challenging than others and it may seem like …

competence at work

Alexandra Mankar / February 22, 2018

Competence at Work: Blessing or a Curse?

Are you trotting along or just grazing by?   The riddle of performance management is trying to distinguish individual performance from team …

career envy

Alexandra Mankar / February 22, 2018

Jealous Much? How to Curb Your Career Envy

Professional jealousy has been around since the beginning of human society—the hunters probably envied the gatherers, and the gatherers felt as though the …

career change

Alexandra Mankar / January 15, 2018

5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Change Careers

Your career is a big part of your life, so naturally you want a job that makes you feel fulfilled. However, not everybody is fortunate enough to land in their …

bad boss

Alexandra Mankar / February 22, 2018

How to Handle a Bad Boss Like a Pro

Your job may be rewarding and fulfilling, your coworkers are great, and the company perks couldn’t be better...but, your boss? That's another …

negative self talk

Alexandra Mankar / February 22, 2018

Shut Down Negative Self Talk at Work

There’s a lot to be said for having confidence in the workplace, but it isn’t always easy to come by. Unfortunately, that little voice in our heads likes to …

foot in door

Alexandra Mankar / February 22, 2018

Hold the Door! Get your Foot in at a Company That Isn't Hiring

We all have companies that are on our “wish list.” They’re the employers with mission statements so profound they bring tears to our eyes, have Instagram …

apply for job when you have a job

Alexandra Mankar / January 26, 2018

How to Apply for Jobs When You Already Have One

Job hunting when you’re unemployed is one of the most stressful things you'll ever do. You feel pressured to jump on the first opportunity you find just to have …

emotions at work

Alexandra Mankar / January 25, 2018

Handle Your $#!*: How to Control Your Emotions in the Workplace

When a loved one passes away, most employers and colleagues understand it’s going to be a tough time for you. They may be a bit gentler with you, and may …

halloween at work

Alexandra Mankar / January 15, 2018

All Treats and No Tricks: Your Guide to Halloween at Work

You look forward to Halloween all year and then you realize…it’s on a Monday!?   You’ll be wearing your costume to parties all weekend, but the question …

save money lifestyle inflation

Alexandra Mankar / January 25, 2018

Is Lifestyle Inflation Making You Poor?

I recently had a friend in town and we were discussing how life has become so expensive.   We couldn’t believe that it was only a few years ago that …

bad interview

Alexandra Mankar / January 15, 2018

Three Ways You’re Doing Interviews Wrong

A job search can be so draining that getting to the interview stage can feel like success in itself. But that feeling quickly fades when you find out you didn’t …

calling in sick

Alexandra Mankar / January 15, 2018

Four of the Best Reasons to Call in Sick

With the unemployment rate hovering at 5 percent, "calling in sick" or taking unplanned time off has fallen out of fashion to such an extent that employees are …

phrases to drop bad habit

Alexandra Mankar / January 15, 2018

The 6 Phrases you Should Drop Like a Bad Habit

Think of the last meeting you sat in on. How many times did the presenter say "um..." or "uh..."? If you started counting, then it may have affected your …

positive negotiating get yes

Alexandra Mankar / January 15, 2018

Nervous About Negotiating? Here’s How to Get to Yes

Sell me this pen.   Not really, but if you’ve ever attended a seminar on negotiation, this phrase might be familiar. So you can sell a pen, but can you …

work vs personal life

Alexandra Mankar / January 25, 2018

Work vs. Your Personal Life: How to Keep Everyone Happy

“Don’t go anywhere near Jim’s office today, he’s on a rampage.”   You’ve no doubt heard that, or something similar. The phrase comes up when someone is …

email amateur

Alexandra Mankar / January 15, 2018

7 Email Mistakes That Make You Look Like an Amateur

So much of what we do at work is done over email, which means that perfecting our email skills is crucial for success in the office. If done wrong, it can make …

pokemon go

Alexandra Mankar / January 15, 2018

5 Ways Pokémon Go is Like Looking for a Job

Catching all 151 creatures on Pokémon Go is a lot like job searching, and you can be successful as long as you’re vigilant and know where to go.   Here’s …

truth of an admin

Alexandra Mankar / January 15, 2018

The Truth About What it’s Like to be an Assistant

One minute you’re making sure your boss is prepped for her meeting with investors, the next you’re sorting through mail and booking travel. You’re definitely …

job rejection

Alexandra Mankar / January 15, 2018

So You got Rejected, Now What?

Face it: No matter how qualified and skilled you are or how well you present yourself at a job interview, you’re not going to get every job you apply for. …

never talk about at work

Alexandra Mankar / January 25, 2018

5 Things You Should Never Talk About in the Workplace

Getting along with your coworkers is great—they can be friends in the real world or, at the very least, they can make the 9-5 a little more bearable. But being …

be a leader

Alexandra Mankar / January 15, 2018

How to be a Leader When You're Not the Boss

It’s important to keep your leadership skills sharp even when you don’t have an official “boss” title (yet). You’re likely to go back and forth between …

meetings suck

Alexandra Mankar / January 15, 2018

Stop Doing These 5 Things That Make Meetings Suck

Whether it’s a weekly catch-up session or a daily team huddle, we all have some sort of regular work meeting. But when they become a daily part of your working …

be less frazzled

Alexandra Mankar / January 25, 2018

Calling all Stress Balls: How to be Less Frazzled

Life can be stressful, but have you ever noticed that some people seem to be perpetually calm? Even in the most out-of-control situations, while the rest of us …

positive boss relationship

Alexandra Mankar / January 15, 2018

6 Tips to Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Boss

Like it or not, your boss plays an important role in your professional life and if you want to continue to climb the corporate ladder and develop your career, …

college prep

Alexandra Mankar / January 15, 2018

Did You Miss That "How to Get a Job" Class in College?

Research shows that it takes anywhere from three to nine months for a college graduate to land their first job. If you’ve already begun the search for your …

stop worrying about

Alexandra Mankar / January 15, 2018

3 Ways to Stop Worrying about your Job Search

Looking for work takes so much time and effort, but once you’ve spent part of your day networking and applying for jobs, you probably still have hours left to …

Alexandra Mankar / January 15, 2018

How to Stay Motivated in a Job You Don’t Love

The world would be a magical place if we all landed jobs and careers that fulfilled every desire we have on our “dream job” checklist. Sounds wonderful, …

email inbox overload

Alexandra Mankar / January 24, 2018

Six Easy Ways to Perfect Your Inbox Etiquette

The average person sends and receives somewhere around 120 emails a day. That’s a pretty surprising statistic, isn’t it?   When you take a few …

overcome stress

Alexandra Mankar / January 25, 2018

Dear Stress, It's Not Me, It's You

Stress is my middle name. Stress is my best friend. Stress and I go way back and meet up regularly for cocktails.    Widely understood to be a negative …

how much money

Alexandra Mankar / January 15, 2018

How Much Money Do You Make?

Many of us are uncomfortable talking about money, especially when it comes to the details of how much we make. When this question arises, it’s important to …

irritated coworker

Alexandra Mankar / January 15, 2018

How to Deal with Pesky Peers

While the office can be the perfect place to make new friends, you’re also bound to run into some people and personalities that rub you the wrong way, and you …

choosing the right job

Alexandra Mankar / January 15, 2018

If the Shoe Fits: How to Know if a Company is Right for You

On paper, the job seemed perfect. The position was completely in line with my background, the responsibilities were right up my alley, and the office had a …

Alexandra Mankar / January 15, 2018

6 Ways to Spend a Raise on your Future

Congratulations are in order!   After working your tail off you earned a well-deserved raise. Once your boss tells you the good news you have visions of …

so long

Alexandra Mankar / January 15, 2018

So Long, Farewell, Should You Quit Your Job?

Maybe you want to start your own business, or perhaps you’re hoping to find a different job that leaves you feeling more fulfilled. Whatever the reason, you’re …

negative criticism

Alexandra Mankar / January 25, 2018

Sticks and Stones: Criticism In and Out of the Workplace

Criticism hurts. It can come from a superior at work or from a stranger on the internet with a keyboard and a loud opinion. It can be about your work, your …

postitnotes

Alexandra Mankar / January 15, 2018

5 Apps That Will Break Your Post-It Addiction

I am a person who derives deep satisfaction from filing away paperwork and knowing where every scrap of paper belongs. I use highlighters to color code my …

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