You’re going for a job that is a step up, or larger in scope than anything you’ve done before, and the hiring manager offers you the job!
Have you ever worked with someone who is reactive?
Your boss just approved a long overdue vacation.
When I first started telling people about the idea for this blog, I was welcoming ideas that I could write about.
When you conduct an interview, you’re also being interviewed.
If your work day ends at 5pm, all conversations about work end at 5pm, too.
When I am on-boarding a new staff member, I’ve learned to address the possibility of corrective action before it has the chance to be needed.
When I first became a manager, my boss shared this wisdom with me.
If you get a new supervisor, chances are she’s overwhelmed—either by what she doesn’t know, or what she’s been tasked with doing, or both!
I hate missing deadlines. Fortunately, I can’t remember the last time that happened since I started to make the most of my electronic calendar.
Everyone makes mistakes. You submit a report with an outdated budget.
I’m younger than you think. Of course, this does not have any bearing on my ability to do my job.
After I graduated from college I landed a paid internship at a company in Washington, DC.
Happy hours can be a really nice way to unwind after work. However, they’re not for everyone.
Congrats on your promotion! Now—let’s get you compensated according to your market value.
The way you show your appreciation for your staff members should be tailored to them and their personalities.
Office morale naturally ebbs and flows. For a supportive manager, when morale is low, it can be very tempting to want to talk about the low morale.
A meeting agenda is a critical tool that communicates your intentions, your organizational skills, and your respect for people’s time.
Although monetary compensation is important, there are a lot of other perks you should be considering before a negotiation.
I hate watching people squirm. You know, making people uncomfortable and watching them struggle for a response or a way out.