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Al Smith, III
Got your eye on the next promotion??? Follow these 3 steps to snag that role and hit the ground running!! http://wp.me/p1Xny9-x
Al Smith, III
BOOK RESEARCH: Please take 5 min. survey on Gen X/Y career advancement strategies... https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CareerAnatomy. Please post to Facebook/Twitter. I'm working on an important project and am on the hunt for quality DATA!!! I am 29 and have a very successful career, however many of my coworkers and peers can't say the same thing. I want to figure out what our generation is doing to get ahead and share that with everyone.
Ji Hyun Lee
Here is my latest post on getting fired-- it's not as bad as you think. When it’s Better to Get Fired | http://bit.ly/h5GNfC
Dawn Lennon
Adding new people to a work group/team changes it's chemistry. Sometimes that can turn a great team into an unhappy one. Some supervisors help the transition and others do nothing. What have you seen work well or not? http://wp.me/pJhPc-iv
46 weeks ago from Inspiring Leadership, Career Rocketeer and Office Politics1 more
Sadya Siddiqui recommended this
Megan Atkinson:
@Dawn, I believe they purchased access to it through a consultancy of some sort. @Gian, it is very interesting. It even turns written results into ...More@Dawn, I believe they purchased access to it through a consultancy of some sort. @Gian, it is very interesting. It even turns written results into a graph so you can visually compare culture fit. Most of our graphs look like the letter Z while those who didn't fit well look more like the letter I.
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43 weeks ago
Ji Hyun Lee
Pls check out my latest post and leave me your comments on my blog. Thank you!
8 Worst Practices for Conducting Job Interviews | http://bit.ly/elvci1
Shaina
Is there a graceful way to withdraw your name from being further considered in the interview process?
I had a final interview for a position today, and though I've not yet got an offer, it looks likely. I realized during the interview it's no longer something I'd like to pursue, but I need to preserve these relationships as I see/work with these folks daily (it's a partner organization).
What's the right way to do this? Should I wait for an offer? Or nip this in the bud now?
45 weeks ago from Non-Profit Management, Young Professional Women (YPW), GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, Human Resources and Office Politics3 more
Rebecca Thorman and Karolyn Chowning recommended this
Marc Sokol:
If you want to maintain the relationship, treat them as you would want to be treated -- by waiting to tell them, they may end up passing on ...MoreIf you want to maintain the relationship, treat them as you would want to be treated -- by waiting to tell them, they may end up passing on another great candidate. So call them today (not tomorrow, but today!) let them know that you have decided to withdraw from candidacy (you may need to tell them why or at least something credible as to why) and that you wanted to let them know as soon as you made that decision. Then send them a follow up letter thanking them for the consideration.
45 weeks ago
45 weeks ago
Shaina:
Thanks for the great feedback! I actually took the bull by the horns this morning before work and pulled my main contact aside for a quick ...MoreThanks for the great feedback! I actually took the bull by the horns this morning before work and pulled my main contact aside for a quick conversation, thanking her for the opportunity and explaining why I felt I needed to stick with my current position. I also sent a handwritten thank you note to the team (it was a team interview). Judging by the normal friendly behavior in the halls today, I'd say your suggestions on approaching this head-on (and ASAP) were spot-on. Thanks!
45 weeks ago
45 weeks ago
Ji Hyun Lee
This Tues. 3/22 at noon EST, I'll be doing an internet radio program abt women bullies on the job. Pls join me if you can. I'd love for u to call in and share your exps. | http://bit.ly/f74S6s
Ji Hyun Lee
This Tues. 3/15 at noon EST, I'll be doing an internet radio program on job interview encounters. Pls join me join me. I'd love for u to call in and share your exps. http://bit.ly/f74S6s
Ji Hyun Lee
Should You Police Your Employees? | http://bit.ly/fUKdgT
Laura:
Policing = Micromanaging = Bad. Plus, codes of conduct infantile us. That all having been said, compliance/data security is a different matter.
48 weeks ago
48 weeks ago
Ji Hyun Lee:
I want to stress tho that when I said "policing" I meant in to be different from micromanaging.
48 weeks ago
48 weeks ago
Ji Hyun Lee
The Job Interview and all its Requirements | http://bit.ly/eJvdLh
Michael Levitt:
Wow, that's a classic example of a bad organization, putting candidates through that type of exercise, even when they seem desperate to fill a ...MoreWow, that's a classic example of a bad organization, putting candidates through that type of exercise, even when they seem desperate to fill a position.
48 weeks ago
48 weeks ago
Ji Hyun Lee:
That's called power-tripping candidates. I have more horror stories coming. The sad thing is that this is not even the worst.
48 weeks ago
48 weeks ago
Ji Hyun Lee
Hi there. Pls check out my latest post "When Workers Engage in Job Sabotage | http://bit.ly/i2cqbi I also have a Facebook fan page so I'd love u to follow me there too. http://on.fb.me/e6hrsV
Reginald Swift
Being one of the youngest members of management at 24, who else finds it difficult to relate to fellow colleagues that are well seasoned and the age gap of approximately 25+ years in difference?
Kristen Creager recommended this
Ben Donahower:
Recently read some Guy Kawasaki and while I agree that it's oftentimes difficult to relate to coworkers who are in a different generation it will ...MoreRecently read some Guy Kawasaki and while I agree that it's oftentimes difficult to relate to coworkers who are in a different generation it will pay dividends to curry the favor of an older manager who is well connected. This person can provide cover for when your mind if going 100 mph and you want to get an idea implemented...
50 weeks ago
50 weeks ago
Reginald Swift:
How effective can dynamically integrating all members of management to help each other where each person falls short?
50 weeks ago
50 weeks ago
Dawn Lennon
Sometimes we get a 6th sense (or maybe cold water in our face) that somehow our coworkers/employees are doing things that are negatively impacting our careers. It may not be intentional but it's a problem. What have been your experiences? Here are a couple with some remedies. http://wp.me/pJhPc-h1
50 weeks ago from Career Changers, Career Rocketeer and Office Politics1 more
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Jen Woodall
In general, Men and Woman struggle at maintaining friendships. An office friendship is a safe male/female friend zone, but you need to be careful because many affairs start in the work place: http://jentalkstoomuch.com/2011/01/men-and-women-cant-be-friends-pt-3/
Sadya Siddiqui recommended this
Dawn Lennon
Not every employee pitches in at full capacity. Yes, there are slackers among us! What course of action to you take when someone isn't fulling his/her weight? This post offers some ideas. http://wp.me/pJhPc-eY
Barbara Hall
Last week I overhead our "Office Manager" telling a co-worker the details of my Short Term Disability claim. OM gave info as to how much I should be expecting, what days claim was for, and that my VP allowed me to borrow vacation days into next year. I was appalled and felt violated. I immediately went to my boss. After closed door meetings, the OM was made to apologize to me. I still feel like this is a violation. Should an apology be suffice? Or is there something more that I should be doing?
Elizabeth Jarvis:
I think you need to look into your options. I'm assuming you work for a smaller company without an HR department. You can check with SHRM.org as ...MoreI think you need to look into your options. I'm assuming you work for a smaller company without an HR department. You can check with SHRM.org as to human resource laws. I don't think an apology is sufficient in this case.
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63 weeks ago
JenG:
I totally understand feeling violated, I'm sure I would feel the same. Just make sure you have clear in your mind what end result you want. I ...MoreI totally understand feeling violated, I'm sure I would feel the same. Just make sure you have clear in your mind what end result you want. I guess the question is: do you feel so violated you want the OM fired? Would you consider quitting over the incident? Are you considering a lawsuit? I wouldn't go too far with this until you know the answers to all those questions and more, as things can get out of your hands pretty quickly.
63 weeks ago
63 weeks ago
Barbara Hall
Last week I overhead our "Office Manager" telling a co-worker the details of my Short Term Disability claim. OM gave info as to how much I should be expecting, what days claim was for, and that my VP allowed me to borrow vacation days into next year. I was appalled and felt violated. I immediately went to my boss. After closed door meetings, the OM was made to apologize to me. I still feel like this is a violation. Should an apology be suffice? Or is there something more that I should be doing?
Kenji Crosland
I'm 27, and have prematurely gray hair. I just started working at a web startup where it's not unusual for CEOs to be younger than I am. My parents suggested that I should dye my hair to get rid of all the gray and "look more my age." Not for vanity reasons, but for professional reasons. If I dyed my hair I could look at least five years younger if not more, which could be an advantage in a young industry. Do you think it even matters?
68 weeks ago from Upstarts!, Web Startups, Office Politics, Entry-Level Young Professionals and Company Culture3 more
Aiden Schade:
People generally don't make judgments based on things that are out of your control like balding, greying, the shape of your face, etc. If you have ...MorePeople generally don't make judgments based on things that are out of your control like balding, greying, the shape of your face, etc. If you have grey hair and don't want to dye it, then don't.
Once you start dying your hair you have to deal with your roots as the dyed hair grows out. As you get more grey, you'll look funny. Best to just accept it now.
68 weeks ago
Once you start dying your hair you have to deal with your roots as the dyed hair grows out. As you get more grey, you'll look funny. Best to just accept it now.
68 weeks ago
Elizabeth Jarvis
My role is not well defined so I tend to get a lot of random requests and general questions - what's a nice way to tell my co-workers that I'm not the office assistant without being rude?
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Elizabeth Jarvis:
Thanks Everyone this has been helpful.
Philip - to answer your questions my role has been fairly undefined because I have had 3 different job ...MoreThanks Everyone this has been helpful.
Philip - to answer your questions my role has been fairly undefined because I have had 3 different job titles in the past year and a half. A month after I started at my company we reorganized and I went from a Membership Coordinator to the Special Projects and Administration Specialist, now I'm slowly transitioning into the Marketing and Communications Manager. Part of the issue is that there isn't a lot of institutional knowledge among the newer employees.
Jay - I think what you outlined will work in my office
Rebecca - Thanks! I totally get that - I just want to make sure I'm able to fully transition into my new role and actually have the time to devote to it, rather than getting stuck in the admin minutia.
68 weeks ago
Philip - to answer your questions my role has been fairly undefined because I have had 3 different job ...MoreThanks Everyone this has been helpful.
Philip - to answer your questions my role has been fairly undefined because I have had 3 different job titles in the past year and a half. A month after I started at my company we reorganized and I went from a Membership Coordinator to the Special Projects and Administration Specialist, now I'm slowly transitioning into the Marketing and Communications Manager. Part of the issue is that there isn't a lot of institutional knowledge among the newer employees.
Jay - I think what you outlined will work in my office
Rebecca - Thanks! I totally get that - I just want to make sure I'm able to fully transition into my new role and actually have the time to devote to it, rather than getting stuck in the admin minutia.
68 weeks ago
Jim Taggart:
Elizabeth,
You might consider defining your duties and vetting them with your boss. Explain (politely yet firmly) to others that you consider ...MoreElizabeth,
You might consider defining your duties and vetting them with your boss. Explain (politely yet firmly) to others that you consider yourself professional and that they, too, also want to be respected as professionals. Rebecca makes point about duties being shared. In the old days when I had two assistants in my unit they did all the gopher work. That was their job. However, that was then; this is now, where organizations have greatly reduced support staff and where "professionals" have taken on more and more admin-related tasks, such as photocopying and doing their own typing and slide presentations.
So stand your ground, but equip yourself first so that your co-workers understand from where you're coming.
68 weeks ago
You might consider defining your duties and vetting them with your boss. Explain (politely yet firmly) to others that you consider ...MoreElizabeth,
You might consider defining your duties and vetting them with your boss. Explain (politely yet firmly) to others that you consider yourself professional and that they, too, also want to be respected as professionals. Rebecca makes point about duties being shared. In the old days when I had two assistants in my unit they did all the gopher work. That was their job. However, that was then; this is now, where organizations have greatly reduced support staff and where "professionals" have taken on more and more admin-related tasks, such as photocopying and doing their own typing and slide presentations.
So stand your ground, but equip yourself first so that your co-workers understand from where you're coming.
68 weeks ago
Neeraj Bhushan
My take on Office Politics: I have been writing an online diary on the subject - http://neerajbhushan.com/pti-diary/
Tony Forte
So what are the rules on workplace lust, love, or dating? To do or not to do? Any thoughts from the Brazen community? Here's a cool read on some things to remember, and that's remember before you do it.
http://www.urbanprofessor.com/2010/09/30/office-mates/
71 weeks ago from Ask A Coach, Office Politics, Professional Development, Atlanta Professionals and Job Resources and Career Coaching3 more
Lindsey Sparks:
I think it's usually a bad idea. I get that work is naturally a place to meet people, but it just seems like a really bad idea, unless you work ...MoreI think it's usually a bad idea. I get that work is naturally a place to meet people, but it just seems like a really bad idea, unless you work for a large organization in different areas. I've seen that work before, but I don't think working in the same department or departments that frequently work together is a good idea. There's so much potential for conflict and problems. And there's always the what if you break up issue? Regardless of how professional you promise to be, that could cause problems. Of course, love might be worth the risk!
71 weeks ago
71 weeks ago
Michael Levitt:
Agree with Lindsey, if you and your mate work in different departments, it tends to be easier, but if you work in same departments, the second ...MoreAgree with Lindsey, if you and your mate work in different departments, it tends to be easier, but if you work in same departments, the second your mate receives something that is considered an unfair advantage, it will poison your department rapidly.
Back in high school, I dated 4 different people at the same work place. Made life fun (not) after the break-ups and had to work in the same place.
70 weeks ago
Back in high school, I dated 4 different people at the same work place. Made life fun (not) after the break-ups and had to work in the same place.
70 weeks ago
Becky Benishek
Think you're not involved in office politics? Think again. Sort out your work situation on Tuesday, Sept 14 at 12 PM CT in our weekly Twitter #careerchat!
73 weeks ago from myFootpath, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, Young Professional Women (YPW), Job Resources and Career Coaching and Office Politics3 more
Jamie Nacht Farrell
I always like being viewed as the "inspiring" executive in the workplace, but at the same time, I want to ensure I "keep it real". In 'keeping it real', you are required to be 'negative' about certain things. I believe I've been able to balance NOT looking like a negative person AND keeping it real by staying positive and light hearted in general. How do you feel about the 'haters' in your company? How have you gotten your points across without seeming like a bitch? http://bit.ly/9AySck
75 weeks ago from Work/Life Blur, Working w/ Colleagues and Co-Workers, Ask Penelope Trunk! and Office Politics2 more
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Jamie Nacht Farrell:
Good point Sean. Something I frequently say is, "the data shows that.....". Numbers don't lie.
75 weeks ago
75 weeks ago
Kim Luu:
Jamie,
When you use facts and take out emotions from the discussion, it's hard for anyone to consider you as negative especially if you're ...MoreJamie,
When you use facts and take out emotions from the discussion, it's hard for anyone to consider you as negative especially if you're bringing up the need for solutions. As a manager, I have to bring up issues about finance all the time, with both clients and employees. It helps when you address what the consequences are.
75 weeks ago
When you use facts and take out emotions from the discussion, it's hard for anyone to consider you as negative especially if you're ...MoreJamie,
When you use facts and take out emotions from the discussion, it's hard for anyone to consider you as negative especially if you're bringing up the need for solutions. As a manager, I have to bring up issues about finance all the time, with both clients and employees. It helps when you address what the consequences are.
75 weeks ago
Patrick Pho
Have you guys ever felt like the Dwight Shrute of your office? Maybe you aren't as eccentric as him but you feel like you are missing out when you see your co-workers share jokes and stuff with each other but not you? How do you work to make sure you are well liked by your peers?
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Patrick Pho:
Interesting responses- I bring up the idea of being well liked because I know it's an idea that PT brought up in her book. As much as I wanted to ...MoreInteresting responses- I bring up the idea of being well liked because I know it's an idea that PT brought up in her book. As much as I wanted to work hard and be respected I also want to be well-liked.
81 weeks ago
81 weeks ago
JRandom42:
Quote from an old boss: "Danny, you're a great guy and everyone likes you, but if you don't start doing your job adequately, I'll have to let you go."
81 weeks ago
81 weeks ago
Barbara Hall
I've been w/employer 3yrs & told I have a solid future here.I like my job, commute, & I am given more responsibilities.But I HATE the politics/culture.Gossip, backstabbing, sabotage & the Pres/VP turn a blind eye.Seeing things as they are, & twisting it so those who have worked 30+ yrs are in the clear.If I stick it out, they will retire, VP will take over, & maybe things change.But how long?There are so many opps popping up, I don't know if its time to move on, or should I sit through the fire?
adampgreen01:
Start your own business. I would build something up part-time and when it is strong enough to go full-time, then turn in your 2 weeks notice. ...MoreStart your own business. I would build something up part-time and when it is strong enough to go full-time, then turn in your 2 weeks notice. Here is a project I am working on http://www.adampaulgreen.com/xocai
83 weeks ago
83 weeks ago
Dawn Lennon:
So glad the link helped. You have a lot going for you, so no need for doubt. Here's a little piece on how we self-sabotage in our careers... MoreSo glad the link helped. You have a lot going for you, so no need for doubt. Here's a little piece on how we self-sabotage in our careers... http://wp.me/pJhPc-41. The adventure of a career is all its twists and turn. In all things, try to work in places that are good for you first...everything else will follow! As the Nike ad says, "Just do it!" and enjoy the ride!
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