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@Work: A Career Blog
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A blog about finding a great job and how to succeed once you're there.
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This is Not How It’s Done
“Be nice to people on your way up because you’ll meet them on your way down.” (Wilson Mizner)I was shocked to read about the emails sent by a woman who... Read more
Posted on 03 March 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
What’s in a Name?
March 4 is National Unique Names Day, according to people who make up these kinds of holidays. Your name is part of your personal brand and deeply connected to... Read more
Posted on 03 March 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Mapping Relationships at Work
“The enemy of my enemy is my friend.” (Arab proverb)In a previous post, I wrote about factors that affect relationships at work. Read more
Posted on 24 February 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Power Surges
“Power is like being a lady… if you have to tell people you are, you aren’t.” Margaret ThatcherThe original power play manualThe authors of Enlightened Office... Read more
Posted on 17 February 2014 BOOKS, BUSINESS, CAREER -
Guest Post: The 5 Hottest Job Markets (Jacksonville is #2!)
More than just a pretty face: Jacksonville’s job market is hotEven with recent economic troubles easing up in the United States, many people are finding it... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
The Politics of Calling in Sick
Full disclosure: I’m sniffling as I write this at work. Down the hall, I hear regular coughing, and I just finished a meeting with someone who dabbed at her nos... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Guest Post: Ready for a Career Change? Try an MBA
Are you having trouble envisioning your future in your current position or field of business? Would you be surprised to know that roughly two thirds of MBA... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Why Can’t We Be Friends?
Friendship… has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that give value to survival. C. S. LewisYou may be one of the people who claim not to need... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Playing Nice
I’ve written about being nice before and how it can sabotage your career and your wellbeing. It’s not that nice guys finish last; I think that if we were all... Read more
Posted on 27 January 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Guest Post: Networking While Unemployed: 5 Critical Tips
If you’re a job seeker who also happens to be employed, you may not love the position you hold…but at least you have one. No matter how desperate you are to fin... Read more
Posted on 24 January 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
7 Ways to Tell Your Job is Worth Keeping
This guest post by Britt Klontz, asks the question; Is it time to quit? Read more
Posted on 21 January 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Develop an Abundance Mentality
Quick quiz: You learn that someone you work closely with has received a promotion and a raise. What’s your first reaction? Good for her! I’m going to start... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY -
Guest Post: Essential Tech Tools for Telecommuting
Telecommuting is fast becoming part of the mainstream workforce. If you’re considering a career change that allows telecommuting or planning to implement a... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Resolutions and the Modern Careerist
I happen to love making New Year’s resolutions – I love the idea of making a fresh start as I flip the calendar over to a new year. Read more
Posted on 06 January 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Deduct Your Job Search Expenses
It’s the end of December, and next month, we’ll all be organizing receipts and getting ready to file income tax forms.You should know that your unemployment... Read more
Posted on 30 December 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Guest Post: Turn Your Unemployment Into an Asset (Seriously)
Sometimes, it pays to be unemployed. Smart employers with an eye for nuance and an intelligent long-term business strategy are usually not turned off by... Read more
Posted on 27 December 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Holiday Parties and Your Job Search
(This post originally appeared in 2011; I hope you agree that it’s aged well. I am off celebrating with family and friends.)December is one of the busiest socia... Read more
Posted on 23 December 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
The Future Mindset
In my previous post, I wrote about how Amazon’s drone delivery plan might change the way you order everything in the future. Drones are just one technology... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
10 Futuristic Jobs That Barely Exist
Kaplan Business School in Australia sent me this cool infographic to complement my post on Amazon’s drone technology. Read more
Posted on 12 December 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
What Amazon’s Drone Talk Teaches Us About the Future of Work
During Black Friday week, Jeff Bezos surprised CBS News anchor Charlie Rose during an interview by taking him into a room where he revealed Amazon’s latest R&... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER