Have you ever thought about how you could sweet talk your boss? Did you know that saying certain words, in just the right way, could make all the difference in your relationship? Get your mind out of the gutter — we’re talking professional relationships here! [Read more…] about How to sweet talk your boss
Big news on the day after the big game
I’m not a huge football fan, and far from an expert on the subject, but the Super Bowl is about more than just the game. It’s a party, commercials, a big story – this year, two brothers as head coaches and managing the unexpected (power outage). It seemed a great time to officially announce some exciting news… [Read more…] about Big news on the day after the big game
Be careful at work: your boss may be watching
Whether or not you realize it, your company may be monitoring what you are doing on your work computer. Even if you think certain personal Web surfing or emails are innocent, if you’re on a company-owned machine or network, that activity may be grounds for dismissal. [Read more…] about Be careful at work: your boss may be watching
What do you want to do?
What do you want to do when __________? Fill in the blank. The question is typical for many life stages. We remember being asked, “What do you want to do when you grow up?†when we were younger – too young to really know what to say. Admit it — was “superhero” on your list? [Read more…] about What do you want to do?
How to network and job search when you have a job
How can you actively job search and network, even when you are already over-scheduled and employed in a full-time job? As one of Quintessential Careers Career Masterminds, I contributed responses to this and other questions they asked as part of their anniversary celebration. [Read more…] about How to network and job search when you have a job