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Year: 2012

Tips for building a satisfying career

Administrative Professional Today recently spoke to Miriam Salpeter, career coach and author of Social Networking for Career Success, about how administrative profession­­als can combine social networking and traditional career strategies to empower their success.

Key to getting promoted or getting a raise

The key to getting promoted or getting a raise, says management consultant Steve Tobak on CBS: Do what it takes to get the job done, even if you’re not being paid for it. “First, you put yourself out there, take risks, do the work, and accomplish things. Then, and only then, do you get to […]

Reignite your career

Employees often ask me, “How can I continue advancing my career after I feel I’ve hit a job plateau?” says Joan Burge. Anyone who asks that question is a go-getter.

Make the effort to get along with your “work family”

Question: No one at work seems to like me. I usually keep to myself, because my co-workers never act very interested. When I do try to communicate with them, I get a lot of odd reactions that seem fake.  I’m sick of all these people who apparently feel they have no faults. Management talks about employees being “family,” but that’s a complete crock.  My co-workers never act as though they care about me, so why should I care about them?  After being stuck here for four years, sometimes I just want to give up.  And I’m tired.  Discouraged

Build rapport

Give employees, customers or clients a positive feeling about engaging with you by saying, “I took your suggestion.” Telling them that you valued their ideas enough to use them makes a powerful impact.