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When we connect with someone, we also connect with the other connections they have. This reality plays out further when you realize that these new connections will also have connections with influence, and so on and so on. Want advice on relationship building by networking? Keep your reading. Read more...
If you are really interested in a position, you are wise to pursue it rather than sit, wait and hope that someone will call you. You have no way of knowing how many resumes were received for this position. Yours could be one of hundreds. By calling, you are setting yourself apart from those who do not, and are showing your interest in the position. Read more...
Getting ahead at work is about more than doing a good job. You'll never get a raise or promotion if no one knows how hard you work. Yet not everyone is comfortable with promoting themselves. Here are some tips for making it easier. Read more...
What motivates you to get up each day and go to work? Is it the security of a job you like and working in a predictable environment in Chicago? Or are you driven by advancement opportunities and a big paycheck? You really need to think about what you want. Read more...
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I work at a University. In our office in Chicago, people are extremely territorial about their workstation, equipment and their job in general. In an effort to overcome this, we are attempting to cross-train people in order to implement an environment with rotating jobs. Read more...
When I was in high school trying to decide what I wanted to be when I grew up, I had three different careers in mind. At the time, I was apprehensive about leaving home to go to a four-year college, and opted to stay home and attend a secretarial college. I thought I would be able to get out into the working world a lot quicker. Read more...
work with a team of six people. Several months ago we hired a coworker to fill a much-needed position. Management decided that all of the sales commissions from our team would go to this team member. In the past, commissions were split between all of us. Read more...
Who's to Blame? Coworker conflicts, ex-employees meddling in your affairs, bosses who don't want to deal with the issues head on... it's enough to make you paranoid and afraid for your job! Before you spend another day worrying about who's at fault, read this advice from Ask Sue. Read more...