There I was, sitting in the small conference room with 10 other people. We’d all been given a memo to review, so the room was quiet as we read. Suddenly the silence was shattered by an unearthly sound! “Grrrrrooowwwwlllll!” The grumbly-gurgly-rumbling noise was so loud, I was sure the “big one” had hit (where I [...]
Many of us are happy with our current jobs. We like the work, the company, the people. Of course, a little bump in salary would always be nice. What would you do if a recruiter called, or an old colleague asked if you’d like to come work for him at a different company–and he offered [...]
Interning is a wonderful way to gain work experience and lay the foundation for your future career. But to get the most out of it, you have to do more than just land the job and show up for work. Here are five tips that will help you get the full benefits of interning: 1. [...]
Is your boss an asshole? Bully? Bitch? Jerk? Egomaniac? Idiot? Chauvinistic pig? Stinkin’ ratfink bastard? Yes, it’s sad but true — such people CAN and DO get promoted into positions of authority. But take heart. If your boss is someone you’ll never get along with, admire or respect — no matter how hard you try [...]
Do you spend too much time “on the job”? I don’t mean physically at your place of employment. I mean bringing it home with you. Do you vent your frustrations by telling your family about what a lousy day you had, or how much of a jerk your boss or co-worker is? Even if they [...]
Do you think you deserve a raise? Of course you do! But what does your boss think? Here’s how to go about convincing your boss that you’re worth more than you’re currently being paid. 1. First, you must realize that doing a great job is NOT a good enough reason to justify a raise. Your [...]
One of the best things you can do to increase your career advancement opportunities where you work is to do something unexpected. Many workers who are lazy or unmotivated do the minimum amount of work to not get fired. To shine in comparison, do MORE than expected. It’s often not enough to do “a fine [...]
Most of us would like to move up the career ladder. Wouldn’t a promotion with a bigger salary be great? Not always. If you have the opportunity to apply for a higher-level position, look before you leap! There’s more to consider than just a bigger paycheck. Don’t be blinded by the dollar signs dancing in [...]
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Getting promoted is the next logical goal after getting hired. Of course you can’t expect to get promoted right away, and it won’t happen just because you want it to. You have to earn it, AND you have to make sure your boss knows you’ve earned it (some bosses tend to be clueless and need [...]
