Keep people positive
Keep people positive, even in times of crises, by referring to problems as “challenges.”
Year: 2012
Don’t take yourself seriously!
Are you trapped in the illusion that in order to achieve success you must take yourself seriously? Tactfully speaking, that’s just not the case.
Should you bring up poor credit rating in an interview?
Question: “When employers conduct background checks, what happens to applicants with a poor credit rating? After I lost my health insurance, I fell on hard times due to extensive medical bills. Now I’m on the verge of bankruptcy. I’m not applying for jobs that require me to handle cash or deal with financial records, but I still worry that poor credit may hurt my chances. Should I tell interviewers about this issue before they check my background?” Worried
When emotions boil over, turn down heat
When someone comes to you charged with emotion over a workplace concern, you need to take a deep breath and avoid getting emotional yourself, Dan Rockwell writes on “BlogHer.”
How to become an essential employee
No matter how much of a team player someone is, an employee is dispensable to her employer if she lacks bottom-line focus, writes Anita Bruzzese, author of 45 Things You Do That Drive Your Boss Crazy. Take a visible role in the overall success of your company with these tips:
Create SharePoint list from addresses in Outlook email
I got this question in a SharePoint class this week: How can I take the email addresses out of an email with a huge “To:” line and create a list for SharePoint?
Well, here’s how to do it.
Save time with Microsoft Word templates
If you frequently write letters to the same few people, having documents that are partially formatted with dropdown menus can save you the hassle of copying and pasting from old documents all the time.
Need to make a request?
Need to make a request? Avoid using phrases such as “you should” or “you never” or “you’re supposed to.” They’ll put your listener on the defense, which means she may focus more on her feelings, rather than your request.
What it takes to land your dream job
While having a great résumé is the first step toward finding your dream job, it won’t guarantee it, Karl Malinowski writes on the Simply blog. Here’s what it takes to make the cut:
How to manage slacker employees
Question: “I was recently hired to supervise two women who don’t seem to do much work. One does crossword puzzles and word search games all day. The other manages to look busy, but is actually surfing the Internet most of the time. I would like to improve this situation, but I’m not sure what to do. I have no training in management, and my boss has an “I don’t care” attitude because she’s leaving in a couple of weeks. Her replacement has already been selected. Should I wait until he starts before I talk to the employees?” Need Help