In ancient Greece, Mentor was a teacher whom the leader Odysseus entrusted with the education of his son. In today’s world, a mentor is a wise counselor and role model, who can not only help you get ahead in your career, but also be a constant source of information and ideas. For some, a mentor appears on the scene quite naturally, but sometimes others need to look for one. How do you go about this?

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A professional conference or seminar can be well worth the time away from the office if you take the right approach. Here’s how to turn your next professional meeting into a valuable experience: Prepare yourself ahead of time. For example, list at least five specific questions you want answered at the conference. Use break time to network. Talk to your peers; make lunch plans with as many people as you can.

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We don’t always get what we want. This is certainly true when it comes to promotions. We can’t always be the one in the spotlight. But it can be difficult to watch a colleague – even a respected one – move up the corporate ladder into a position that we lobbied for and perhaps even expected to get. This can be one of the toughest workplace situations to handle, but you can be a professional and learn something too, if you follow these suggestions:

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Summer is here and many families will be traveling out of town during the next few weeks. If your summer plans include travel, here are a few suggested precautions you can take to ensure the safety of your home and possessions while you are out of town:

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