These are the articles you loved reading the most in 2016.

To make sure you haven't missed our most essential and must-read tips about Career Growth, here's a little recap of the most popular stories of 2016.

1. Bad email habits that make you look dumb

Everyone sends and receives tons of emails but not everyone uses it properly. Even those who have been using email for quite some time will be amazed at how bad their email etiquette really is.

2. How to appear more intelligent when in a meeting

Just because you feel average (or a little less than average sometimes) doesn’t mean everyone else has to know your secret. Here's how to look like the office Einstein when attending a meeting.

3. 6 things intelligent people will never reveal at work

Building a bond with co-workers or building a strong network can’t be done without talking about yourself. However, some lines are better left uncrossed, because once you do, there might be no going back.

4. The best way to answer “What do you do?” if you want to be remembered

Every time you meet someone new they're bound to ask you “What do you do?” How you reply can usually go one of two ways: The person you're chatting to will want to stick around and hear more about you, or they may cut the conversation before they fall asleep. At the end of the day it’s all about learning to articulate the value that you add to the company you work for.

5. Participate in South Africa’s first ever indigenous personality quiz

International questionnaires don’t take our unique culture into account. Locally, there has been no scientifically sound quiz to reveal your personality type. Until now!

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