Are you a new co-worker? Will you be starting a new job soon? If you are, join the crowd of thousands of new employees who are nervous and excited about new employment. Kat Boogaard proposes four questions that will make your new co-workers appreciate you. Asking one or more of these questions will quickly place you ...
We’ve all heard of the Golden Rule: “do unto others as you would have them do unto you” (Matt 7:12). And it’s true, right? We want to surround ourselves with generally pleasant people who are kind, no matter what. As leaders, we should try our best to practice good manners in every situation -- even ...
Filling out a job application is a fact of life. And, we’re all familiar with the feeling of anticipation when waiting for a reply from a potential employer. You’re sure that you are a perfect match for the job and that your resume was perfect, so why didn’t you get a response? There is always one ...
SecretariesUnited State have been providing administrative support to organizations for decades. Depression-era birthrate decline and booming post-war business created a shortage of skilled administrative personnel in the during and after World War II. But, over time this career path was revived. Many of us entered the workforce as a secretary or administrative assistant. For others ...
Before you quit your job, give a thought on the how to quit. That’s right; there is a right way and a wrong way to terminate your employment. I’m always amazed at how people leave their jobs. Some people are ecstatic about the change that they develop the attitude of “I’m out of here.” This ...
The initial months for a novice manager brings demanding learning and fearful moments. A promotion to management can result from a successful professional career. Often individuals receive no formal grooming or preparation for such a big step. Consequently, there are many hidden moments of doubt and insecurity. To help mitigate the apprehension, here are two articles with informative tips for the first-time manager. Craig Cincotta ...
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