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How are You Handling Your Co-Workers?

November 28th, 2011 · No Comments

TweetShareMany different personality types can be thrown together in one office or in one job setting. Because of this, you may find yourself experiencing some difficulties handling your co-workers. However, there are some strategies you can use when you find yourself in a situation with a co-worker where you are unsure of how to proceed. [...]

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Tags: My Dumb Office · Office Politcs · WorkLife

What Makes an Effective Leader In The Workplace?

August 31st, 2011 · No Comments

TweetShareThe extent of growth and success of an organization depends on effective leadership of the managers or other key employees. Leadership is not just managing things. It is actually doing right things at the right time in a right way. Being a good manager is, therefore, different from being a good leader. However, managing with [...]

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Tags: Getting Ahead · Office Politcs

What to Do When You Have a Difficult Boss

July 12th, 2011 · 4 Comments

TweetShareDo you feel like your boss is the “boss from hell?” Are you having a hard time dealing with your boss? If this is the case, what should you do? How do you deal with a difficult boss? First, take a step back. Make an honest assessment of the situation. Has your job performance gone [...]

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Tags: Getting Ahead · Office Politcs

Job Hunting Tips: Ideas For Undercover, Stealth Job Searching!

May 17th, 2011 · 2 Comments

TweetShareIf you get caught conducting a job search while still working, many employers will conclude you lack loyalty and are no longer interested in the job and may terminate you on the spot. On the other hand your job search may be unsuccessful, you’ve tested the waters and there is nothing better out there so [...]

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Tags: Getting Ahead · Job Applications · Job Search · Office Politcs

What Is Flex Time and How Should You Ask For It?

March 21st, 2011 · No Comments

TweetShareThe world is moving faster than ever. In fact, it often seems like everything about our lives is changing – sometimes on a daily basis. From online shopping to cellular phones that access the internet, technology has often driven the changes we see. Our work place is no different. Once it was expected that a [...]

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Tags: Office Politcs · WorkLife

How Much Notice Should You Give When Leaving a Job?

March 20th, 2011 · 1 Comment

TweetShareAlmost everyone is faced with the prospect of leaving their job at some point. Whether you have decided to move, change fields, accepted a better offer, or just wanted to quit, the very idea of offering your ‘two weeks’ notice’ can drive fear into the most forthright employee. Even worse, many employees do not know [...]

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Tags: Office Politcs · WorkLife

Top Ten Lazy E-Mail Habits

March 16th, 2011 · No Comments

TweetShareWe’re all busy. We all have overflowing in boxes. But lazy e-mail habits could lead to misunderstanding, frustration, non-action, wasted effort, wasted time, damaged relationships and ruined reputations. Are you guilty of any of these lazy habits? If so, it’s time to take action now, before it’s too late. 1. Using a vague or outdated [...]

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Tags: Computers Work 4 U · Email/Spam Hacks · Office Politcs

Learning to Love the Job You Hate

March 8th, 2011 · No Comments

TweetShareDo you hate your job? Are you sick of the mind-numbing 9-5? Do you wish that you were able to follow your dreams and to make a living doing something you really enjoy? If you answered ‘yes’ to any or all of these questions then it would appear that you are in luck. The internet [...]

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Tags: Working Hard · WorkLife

Lessons on Life Success From Seinfeld

March 6th, 2011 · No Comments

TweetShareRemember the show Seinfeld? In one episode, George, currently unemployed and living with his parents, decides to do the opposite of whatever he’s thinking. As a result, he gets a beautiful girlfriend and his dream job with the Yankees. If you’re thinking of strategies to jumpstart your career or job search, remember George. Do the [...]

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Tags: ... Or Hardly Working? · Getting Ahead · WorkLife

Communicate to Win Over the Office Jerks

February 28th, 2011 · 2 Comments

TweetShareDid you know research indicates that up to two hours in a day are spent in either interpersonal conflict or thinking about how to get back at that annoying guy or gal across the room? What a waste of time, and even more what a waste of energy! Often there is a quiet setting and [...]

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Tags: Office Politcs