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Kotecki's Career Question Quest

Submit your career questions, and I, James Kotecki, may answer them.

This is my one true glorious quest.

To add to the magic, please make up some kind of cool advice column pseudonym for yourself. Never mind that your name is plainly visible in this group. Just go with it.

As for the painting, you can read about it here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soria_Moria_Castle

Network Leader: James Kotecki
 
Rebecca Hey Kotecki, what's the deal with short-term contract positions? Let's say I'm on a three month contract and get offered a full-time position elsewhere right in the middle of it! How do I decide between full-time job stability and honoring the commitment I made to the hiring company? Sincerely, Not Burning A Bridge Over Troubled Water

50 weeks ago from Kotecki's Career Question Quest

James Kotecki: Awesome name. I like the question too. Should I sing my answer to this one?
49 weeks ago
Rebecca: lol just saw your reply to this Kotecki...sing away!
49 weeks ago
 
Corbin Haresnape Ok Kotecki I have one, can dressing one step above associates put you in mind for that promotion or raise...or are you just over dressed?

51 weeks ago from Kotecki's Career Question Quest

Gina M. Rice: I agree with Regina. Also, there's always the saying, "Dress for the job you want." Do you want to be one step above associates? Also, in the ...MoreI agree with Regina. Also, there's always the saying, "Dress for the job you want." Do you want to be one step above associates? Also, in the process of dressing nicely, are you "showing up" anyone you wouldn't want to offend?
49 weeks ago
William Bryan: I really believe that is what you need to do to set your image in the workplace. Corbin always dress for the job you want not for the job you ...MoreI really believe that is what you need to do to set your image in the workplace. Corbin always dress for the job you want not for the job you have. If you want to be promoted you have to act, think, and dress like you want to be promoted.
49 weeks ago
 
Gina M. Rice What do you do when egos get in the way of professionalism? For example, when a superior blatantly talks down to you, or a team member(s) below you blatantly does/do not respect your authority (presumably, out of insecurity)? Love, Lady of the Flies

50 weeks ago from Kotecki's Career Question Quest

James Kotecki: Do you have the conch? You gotta get that conch.
49 weeks ago
Gina M. Rice: I have weapons... ? :D
49 weeks ago
 
James Kotecki Career Question Questers, take heart! Your questions have been read and digested. They were delicious. However, I must express some disappointment that nobody came up with goofy advice-column-ish names for themselves. You shall now be forced to enjoy the name I give you. Alas, the window of questioning will soon close. Tell your friends, colleagues, and mortal enemies to submit your questions before it is too late! http://www.brazencareerist.com/network/koteckis-career-question-quest

50 weeks ago from Kotecki's Career Question Quest

 
Rebecca Thorman How do you get more challenge at work, James?

50 weeks ago from Kotecki's Career Question Quest

 
Jason H. Parker Kotecki, can you talk about "acting as if". How do I act as if I am Jack Donaghy? Help me out, man.

51 weeks ago from Kotecki's Career Question Quest

Corbin Haresnape: I heard Corbin Haresnape is the "Jack Donaghy of Gen Y Business" you should ask him.
51 weeks ago
Noel Rozny: I think scotch might be involved.
51 weeks ago
 
Michael Rubino What do you think about gifting? e.g., bringing in donuts for the office? Is it appropriate? Where's the fine line between considerate and suck-upy?

51 weeks ago from Kotecki's Career Question Quest

 
James Kotecki This thing on? If you are reading this, then yes.

51 weeks ago from Kotecki's Career Question Quest

 

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