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Dawn Dugan is the founder of Drop Science Ltd., which specializes in business-related writing for the human resources, management, professional/personal coaching, legal, and finance industries. After receiving a B.A. in English/Writing from St. Lawrence University, she started her career as a staff editor of trade magazines at Cahner’s Publishing in Boston, Massachusetts. Since then she has been the editor of an award-winning magazine, the director of publications at a national association, and has owned and operated a newspaper. Dawn is the author of Effective Executive Compensation, is the ghostwriter of more than a dozen books, and has written articles, press releases, newsletter, e-books, manuals, advertising copy, website copy, brochures, video and audio scripts, sales letters, and promotional materials for a wide variety of clients. 

Articles By Dawn Dugan

  • Vacation Time? 12 Ways to Leave the Office Behind

    You work hard. You deserve your vacation. Yet in a world where we're all shouldering more and constant connectivity is par for the course, leaving the office behind can seem difficult, if not impossible. Yet with a little preparation and … Read more...

  • Sell Yourself: 14 Steps to Creating a Powerful Personal Brand

    One of the best ways to articulate your skills, experience, knowledge, and overall worth in today's competitive job market is to create a personal brand that helps you stand out in the crowd. According to management expert and author Tom … Read more...

  • Find the Right Job for Your Personality: 7 Types, 7 Tips

    Is your job just a way to pay the bills, or would you prefer it to be a source of great fulfillment? If you chose the latter, one way you might be able to reach that goal is to ensure that your career matches your personality. While we … Read more...

  • 14 Reasons to Make a Sideways Career Move

    When it comes to your career path, sometimes "up" isn't the only direction in which to travel. A sideways or "lateral" move -- defined as a move either within your current company or to a new organization with similar title, pay, and … Read more...

  • 14 Fatal Resume Mistakes

    The adage "You never get a second chance to make a first impression" is never truer than when you submit your resume. Because this is likely the first glimpse of you that employers will get, make it an impressive one. A great resume can … Read more...

  • 7 Careers for the Future

    What will the help wanted ads look like in two years? In five? In ten? And why should you care? As the world evolves, so do job trends and job descriptions. It’s important to structure your career so that your job will be in demand in … Read more...

  • 14 Creative Strategies that Get You Hired

    While our economy appears to be making gains in other areas, unemployment in this country is still hovering around 9.6%, according to the most recent statistics released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor. If you are currently searching for a … Read more...

  • Water Cooler Chat: 7 Dos and Don'ts

    One way to blow off steam and recharge your batteries at work is to chat with co-workers. While talking about topics unrelated to work may seem unproductive, it actually helps to build the relationships that are necessary for good teamwork … Read more...

  • What Employers Want: 12 HR Hot Buttons

    The competition is fierce in today's job market, and standing out in the crowd is more important -- and challenging -- than ever before. How do you know you're giving employers exactly what they are looking for? This article explores 12 … Read more...

  • 7 Career Obstacles and How to Overcome Them

    If you've been fired, laid off, demoted, or passed over for a promotion, join the club. Even the most talented, hardworking, and well-meaning people hit a career snag now and again. The difference between people who are successful and … Read more...