Becky Benishek
Milwaukee, WI
Social Media Specialist, CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
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Noel Rozny
Are you/would you be Facebook friends with your boss? http://bit.ly/wMK0SW
16 weeks ago from myFootpath
Becky Benishek and Vickie Elmer recommended this
Chris Parker:
@Edward That line will never be able to be removed either, there is a bad things ahead for that girl
11 weeks ago
11 weeks ago
Becky Benishek
Are you in a toxic work environment? Our latest blog post gives you tips on how to start changing it from the inside out. What's worked in your company? What hasn't? http://bit.ly/yKamTf
15 weeks ago from myFootpath and Job Resources and Career Coaching
Chris Parker and Noel Rozny recommended this
Chris Parker:
@Becky that is a great article. My question is will this work on a singular level if the other individuals involved are not willing to address ...More@Becky that is a great article. My question is will this work on a singular level if the other individuals involved are not willing to address the toxicity?
15 weeks ago
15 weeks ago
Noel Rozny
Could you cut it as a global employee? http://bit.ly/u6jXhW
21 weeks ago from myFootpath
Becky Benishek and Chris Parker recommended this
Jesse Shy:
As a freelance expat programmer, I can tell you there is a lot more to living in a country than just understanding the language or knowing some ...MoreAs a freelance expat programmer, I can tell you there is a lot more to living in a country than just understanding the language or knowing some customs. This blog, and specifically this entry http://overseas-exile.blogspot.com/2011/03/from-expatriate-to-repatriate... gives some reasons and stats about people who where prep'd and still found it too much.
20 weeks ago
20 weeks ago
Noel Rozny
Did you work when you were in college? Did you feel that it helped or hurt your academic career? http://bit.ly/tCif6K
22 weeks ago from myFootpath
Becky Benishek, Chris Parker and gaurav recommended this
Conor Jensen:
@Noel--Honestly, I loved to for Starbucks once upon a time, but I don't feel like the company is as good to work for as it used to be. A large ...More@Noel--Honestly, I loved to for Starbucks once upon a time, but I don't feel like the company is as good to work for as it used to be. A large part of that may be due to my position as a manager, which is a much more time consuming job and stressful than it used to be. Additionally, Starbucks no longer attracts the talent it used to, and I feel that the management quality has been on a steady decline for the past few years.
21 weeks ago
21 weeks ago
Noel Rozny:
@Conor--That's too bad to hear, but at least it gave you the start you needed!
20 weeks ago
20 weeks ago
Chris Parker
Does your office have Holiday parties or Holiday Luncheon's or both?
22 weeks ago from myFootpath
Edward Antrobus:
This is my first Christmas at this job, but I'm fairly certain our group won't do anything for Christmas. Going back, the last time my work did ...MoreThis is my first Christmas at this job, but I'm fairly certain our group won't do anything for Christmas. Going back, the last time my work did anything for Christmas was back in 2005, and that was 5 employers ago.
22 weeks ago
22 weeks ago
Becky Benishek:
Our department had a White Elephant gift exchange and then we all went over to a co-worker's brand new house...with a very enviable rec room, ...MoreOur department had a White Elephant gift exchange and then we all went over to a co-worker's brand new house...with a very enviable rec room, including movie-theatre style seating. I did have house envy. What I really liked was getting to talk to people who I don't interact with much on a daily basis, despite our department being relatively small.
21 weeks ago
21 weeks ago
Becky Benishek
Here are 15 so-called Fascinating Studies Done on the Workplace: http://bit.ly/sIwVAN Each item leads to its own article--look at #12: "American workplaces are getting more and more hostile." What's been your experience with this, or any of the 15 "fascinating studies"?
23 weeks ago from myFootpath, Job Resources and Career Coaching and GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals1 more
Noel Rozny recommended this
Noel Rozny:
Super interesting! The one about workplaces becoming more hostile surprised me the most.
23 weeks ago
23 weeks ago
Noel Rozny
A bachelor's degree doesn't guarantee a salary. Here's a few things that do: http://bit.ly/v5O40b
25 weeks ago from myFootpath
Becky Benishek and Chris Parker recommended this
Noel Rozny
Hey web designers, we're hiring! http://on.fb.me/cQfP1I
28 weeks ago from myFootpath
Noel Rozny:
@Becky--Great points! I have definitelly felt that my degree has given me skills I use daily in my career that I wouldn't have been able to glean ...More@Becky--Great points! I have definitelly felt that my degree has given me skills I use daily in my career that I wouldn't have been able to glean on my own.
28 weeks ago
28 weeks ago
Edward Antrobus:
@Becky, For the most part you are right, but web design and development seems to be a special case.
@Noel, I looked at it for my brother, but ...More@Becky, For the most part you are right, but web design and development seems to be a special case.
@Noel, I looked at it for my brother, but he's not really at the level you are looking for. I can certainly understand the desire for having someone with a proven track record, but I don't see how the degree fits in with having had time to learn skill sets and apply them. I was just wondering if there was thought put towards that particular requirement or if it was just an assumption on how people get relevant skills.
28 weeks ago
@Noel, I looked at it for my brother, but ...More@Becky, For the most part you are right, but web design and development seems to be a special case.
@Noel, I looked at it for my brother, but he's not really at the level you are looking for. I can certainly understand the desire for having someone with a proven track record, but I don't see how the degree fits in with having had time to learn skill sets and apply them. I was just wondering if there was thought put towards that particular requirement or if it was just an assumption on how people get relevant skills.
28 weeks ago
Noel Rozny
Do you have a favorite power suit you wear to interviews, or a certain lucky color? Which outfits do you think work best and why? (http://bit.ly/nAZmH0 via @ Vickie Elmer)
32 weeks ago from myFootpath
Becky Benishek and Chris Parker recommended this
Chris Parker:
If I thought it would help me, I would wear a dress and nice shoes, but that would not help I am sure
29 weeks ago
29 weeks ago
Noel Rozny
Happy Halloween everyone! This video put me in the spirit: http://on.fb.me/cQfP1I Are you dressed in costume for the work day?
29 weeks ago from myFootpath
Becky Benishek recommended this
Maura V. Pingor
Why I like it here? 40,000 employees, their families and friends participated in Citi's Global Community Day (10/22) by volunteering in over 1,000 opportunities around the world. I volunteered at Hope Children's Home - an amazing organziation for children that need the love and confort of a home!
How important is it to you that your company supports volunteering opportunities, therefore making a difference in the community??
30 weeks ago from Citi, Ask Penelope Trunk!, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies and Company Culture2 more
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Noel Rozny
Have you ever done seasonal or holiday work? http://bit.ly/pf1F24 What's your take?
32 weeks ago from myFootpath
Becky Benishek:
I haven't, but my mom has, just to pick up a little extra cash for the holidays. She ended up spending more than she made because of all the ...MoreI haven't, but my mom has, just to pick up a little extra cash for the holidays. She ended up spending more than she made because of all the employee discounts! Because it was just for "extra," that light at the end of the tunnel (the season ending) made it more of an adventure to her than otherwise. And she's worked in customer service all her life.
30 weeks ago
30 weeks ago
Noel Rozny:
@Becky--I didn't even think about employee discounts. Great point. Those could be dangerous ...
30 weeks ago
30 weeks ago
Becky Benishek
Along with other great causes, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence is a serious problem that not only has a devastating effect on the home, but can have many effects on employees and their workplaces--up to and including people being attacked by their partners while at work. Here is a list of resources to help prevent and address these issues: http://ow.ly/6PjpQ
33 weeks ago from myFootpath, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals and Job Resources and Career Coaching1 more
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Noel Rozny
Will Google+ help or hurt in your job search? http://bit.ly/qCXNyn
33 weeks ago from myFootpath
Becky Benishek:
That's a very good question. I think I'm still in the wait'n'see camp. The advice in the article is to treat it like Twitter, but I'm treating it ...MoreThat's a very good question. I think I'm still in the wait'n'see camp. The advice in the article is to treat it like Twitter, but I'm treating it like Facebook--locked down until I figure out what I'm comfortable sharing.
33 weeks ago
33 weeks ago
Noel Rozny
I think that a lot of career skills can come from living and dealing with college roommates: http://bit.ly/o9lWkS Is there a particular event or roommate who influenced you or taught you something you use daily in your professional life?
35 weeks ago from myFootpath
Becky Benishek, Chris Parker and Tatiana Christian recommended this
Noel Rozny
Which did you choose, a Bachelor of Science (http://bit.ly/n03AUn) or a Bachelor of Arts (http://bit.ly/omvxOl) and why?
36 weeks ago from myFootpath
Jeremy Roper:
BS, but mostly because the major I wanted was a BS program. And of course, what I realized is that graduating with a bachelor's in psychology ...MoreBS, but mostly because the major I wanted was a BS program. And of course, what I realized is that graduating with a bachelor's in psychology means you can do anything but psychology, but that's another story.
34 weeks ago
34 weeks ago
Becky Benishek
Do you ever feel confident enough in your job/career to turn down free help, such as career coaching or a job search seminar? I'm working on a post around that topic but since I don't think I'd turn down free help, especially from someone who knows what they're talking about, I only have my own perspective!
36 weeks ago from myFootpath
Becky Benishek:
Valid points, everyone. Depending on where you are in your career, even free help can seem like a drag on your time, though I also think it ...MoreValid points, everyone. Depending on where you are in your career, even free help can seem like a drag on your time, though I also think it depends on what the help is. Negotiating tips, for example, can come in very handy for someone who hasn't done it in a while (or ever). Having someone to bounce strategies off of could also help a lot, based on their expertise. It's up to us to sift through the information we get, and no one source is the be-all and end-all. Is it?
35 weeks ago
35 weeks ago
Dana Leavy:
Even when I do feel confident enough in my own knowledge, I'm always finding that there are other people with fresh perspectives on the topics ...MoreEven when I do feel confident enough in my own knowledge, I'm always finding that there are other people with fresh perspectives on the topics that appeal to me. Even if they're not delivering an answer or fresh advice right to me, often they get me thinking about new ideas that I can work on or expand into. I like to hear other people's take - I think everyone has something to offer from their own experience.
35 weeks ago
35 weeks ago
Becky Benishek
There's a new project in Maine called “Domestic Violence Abusers in the Workplace.” The state is providing a free toolkit to Maine businesses to help discourage acts of domestic violence in the workplace. Stats show that 70% of businesses don't have policies for this, yet 74% of employees are harassed by their partners while at work. How has it affected you? Read more: http://ow.ly/6zB2c
35 weeks ago from myFootpath and GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals
Diana Antholis
I want to hear from you! What is your story on how you entered adulthood? Have you gone through it yet? Do you have advice for others? Do you need to know that you aren't alone? Many of these questions arise from 20somethings. I offer a place to share your story on my blog and community, Enter: Adulthood. Read for more details and to fill out the form to get started! http://bit.ly/pvzBC3
37 weeks ago from GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, myFootpath, Gen-Y Professional Bloggers and Career Changers2 more
Becky Benishek and Noel Rozny recommended this
Diana Antholis:
Yes! I have received so many wonderful people, but I'm always looking for more! Keep them coming!
36 weeks ago
36 weeks ago
Noel Rozny
Do you feel like you're doing good work every day? And what does that phrase mean to you? Do you define "good work" by output, product, personal goals or salary? http://bit.ly/qDCB9v
38 weeks ago from myFootpath
Becky Benishek and Chris Parker recommended this
Ben Donahower:
Well, I'm going to use the word in the definition but good work, to me, is work that I feel good about. Do I feel like I accomplished something? ...MoreWell, I'm going to use the word in the definition but good work, to me, is work that I feel good about. Do I feel like I accomplished something? Is there empirical evidence backing it up?
I'd love to say that I produce good work every day. I come close most of the time, but I also think that good work is something that can't be forced. I might go through the motions one day for any number of reasons and another day be able to produce good work at a record pace depending upon my mood, the project that I'm working on, and other factors.
36 weeks ago
I'd love to say that I produce good work every day. I come close most of the time, but I also think that good work is something that can't be forced. I might go through the motions one day for any number of reasons and another day be able to produce good work at a record pace depending upon my mood, the project that I'm working on, and other factors.
36 weeks ago
Noel Rozny:
@Ben--so true, especially in knowledge work. Sometimes you might have a few days that don't seem productive, but in fact, your brain is chewing on ...More@Ben--so true, especially in knowledge work. Sometimes you might have a few days that don't seem productive, but in fact, your brain is chewing on that big problem or solution that it's going to unveil later in the week.
36 weeks ago
36 weeks ago
Elysa Rice
Part 2 in month long series: 10 Ways to be Beautiful without Spending a Penny http://bit.ly/fk0CiM this post was written by Janet of Slice of Pink - one of my fav pink blogs
77 weeks ago from Young Professional Women (YPW) and Dress Code Personal Style
Becky Benishek recommended this
Becky Benishek:
Everybody needs to read this. You want to get away from people judging others on appearances--and the wrong kind of appearances-- it starts with you.
77 weeks ago
77 weeks ago
Noel Rozny
Does a bad interview imply a bad working environment? http://bit.ly/nH0kNl (via GlassDoor.Com) What do you think? Have you ever had a bad feeling in a job interview and wish you had listened to it later? Or not taken job offer because the interview totally put you off the company?
42 weeks ago from myFootpath
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Becky Benishek:
@Chris, they could have put that question in a much more positive way if there was real concern about it. Though it's probably better they got ...More@Chris, they could have put that question in a much more positive way if there was real concern about it. Though it's probably better they got their concerns out in the open so you had a chance to address it up front.
38 weeks ago
38 weeks ago
Chris Parker:
@Becky When the person asked the question the team leader stated out loud, do not answer that, you cannot ask that kind of question. I would have ...More@Becky When the person asked the question the team leader stated out loud, do not answer that, you cannot ask that kind of question. I would have been happy to explain since my knee was out of joint and once it was popped back in there have been no issues with it so not limping anymore
38 weeks ago
38 weeks ago
Becky Benishek
The Top 10 Skills Employers Want: #1: Verbal and written communication skills. Do you agree with this list? http://tinyurl.com/284ckd5
41 weeks ago from myFootpath and Job Resources and Career Coaching
Vickie Elmer and Noel Rozny recommended this
Vickie Elmer:
This list seems a bit generic. I like the one the American Management Association came out with a couple of years ago - the 4C critical skills ...MoreThis list seems a bit generic. I like the one the American Management Association came out with a couple of years ago - the 4C critical skills employers increasingly want: communication / collaboration / critical thinking / creativity (innovation ) . The fifth one, my own add on, might be changeable (a constant learner).
41 weeks ago
41 weeks ago
Noel Rozny
We've all negotiated for salaries, benefits, and vacation time, but have you ever negotiated for a better title? http://bit.ly/ovyO3J How did it go?
42 weeks ago from myFootpath
Becky Benishek and Jason H. Parker recommended this
Noel Rozny:
@Becky--Thanks! As I mentioned in the post, someone I hired did it, and I thought it was brilliant.
41 weeks ago
41 weeks ago
Noel Rozny:
@Gail--I so agree. I don't know why some managers refuse to upgrade titles, especially when their have been job duty changes that warrant it.
41 weeks ago
41 weeks ago
Becky Benishek
You have the right to a safe workplace. Right? Yet it's not always that easy to get. Here's a free resource from my company--download the violence prevention resource pack: http://ow.ly/5T1o7
42 weeks ago from myFootpath and Job Resources and Career Coaching
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