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Perception at Work Matters!
5-24-2010
A recent WhatCollegeForgot.com post on how to get promoted faster highlighted the importance of being proactive, enhancing your visibility within an organization, and being more efficient with your time. But what about perception at work? Does the perception that others have of you at work make a difference in terms of your career development? The short answer is yes, perception at work definitely does matter and is something you should proactively think about starting from day one.
(Read more...)Holiday Etiquette at the Office
11-30-2009
Office politics and etiquette can be difficult to get used to when you first join the working world. And just when you think you’re getting the hang of it, the holiday season typically throws some more curves your way. If you wonder what proper holiday etiquette is, you’re not alone. Should you give your boss a gift? What about attend your company's holiday party? Anything else to think about?
(Read more...)How to Show Your Boss That You’re Invaluable
10-11-2009
An article in SmartMoney caught my attention this week – Anne Kadet explores Ten Ways to Make Your Boss Love You. While I don’t agree with everything in the article, I think there are several points worth sharing. Here’s a summary of my favorite tips from Anne’s article, along with some additional insights on how to show your boss that you're invaluable.
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