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If your summer intern’s head were a room and you climbed into it, you’d have to duck to avoid being hit by the questions whizzing about. I still remember stepping out of the padded walls of my not-so-distant youth; it was a vertiginous journey of self disc... |
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| Wish you could have a “do over”?! by Jane-Michèle Clark | |
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Here are a few work blunders that have haunted most of us at one time or another – and some suggestions on how you can retain your poise when faced with these unpleasant predicaments. ... |
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| Survive the Corporate Playing Field ... Corporate Survival by Edward B. Toupin | |
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In my first corporate job, I had high expectations that promotions were based on a solid work ethic and quality production. I wanted to aim for the top and make it happen. Unfortunately, my ideas of corporate environment were inaccurate. As a grunt, an engineer, and a manager, the games, turf wars, and political thrashings taught me numerous incredib... |
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| How to get promoted by Dennis A. Mahoney | |
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Question: Any (legitimate, non-sleazy) tips on getting promoted as quickly as possible?
Answer: As you already know, promotions don’t just happen. And while it’s nice to think that hard work and a positive attitude are tickets to the fast track, think again. Just take a look at upper management.
But getting a promotion isn’t as mysterious and difficult as most people think.... |
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| Six Reasons to Become Self-Employed in Your Retirement by Karyn Greenstreet | |
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So, you’re looking forward to being retired. Relaxing in the lawn chair, sipping iced tea, watching the clouds roll by. Lazy days of reading good books, traveling with family and friends, puttering around in the garden.
What? That’s not the lifestyle you want? Good for you!
Most retirees don’t want a lazy lifestyle. Yes, they’d like to scale-back a little... |
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| Standing out in the Crowd…and getting far ahead by Jane-Michèle Clark | |
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We all know people who seem to be truly blessed. They get top marks, get promoted easily and have the best social life – all without trying as hard as the rest of us. Or so it seems.
Whether you are a Baby Boomer who has gone back to get an MBA in the hopes of fulfilling new career ambitions, or a GenXer who wants to get ahead and still have time for the fun things in life, or a soon... |
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| Manage Your Manager ... Corporate Survival by Edward B. Toupin | |
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Once you understand the corporate culture and have pinpointed the various types of coworkers, it's now time to identify the various managers in your environment. The idea of managing your manager is not only another facet of understanding the corporate culture, but one of the more important aspects of being successful in your workplace. ... |
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| Assessing Business Talent for Jobs in a Changing Economy by Gregory P. Smith | |
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Today thousands of people are looking to replace the jobs they used to hold. But it will be harder and harder to find those jobs because they have probably already changed - and can no longer be found.
Managers of successful companies are at the forefront of job re-engineering. They are operating now with fewer employees and learning the importance of hiring the right talent to survive and thrive. They will need better and faster
methods to assess and match jobs with business talent to succeed in an economy of continuous change.... |
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| How To Make The Most Out of a Business Networking Event by Karyn Greenstreet | |
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You’re not alone. Most people are uncomfortable walking into a roomful of strangers. But networking at business events can help you grow your business, as well as allow you to do hands-on marketing research. Learning to mingle and to follow-up with business networking contacts is crucial to your self-employment success. The following techniques will assist you in connecting effectively with others.... |
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