Passed over? Find out why
You applied for a position change but didn’t get it. You might feel like crawling under a rock, but resist the urge. You’ll be better off in the long run if you act boldly and ask for constructive criticism.
Category: Advancement
Ready or not, just do it
If you want to whip yourself into shape or earn a professional degree, don’t wait until you feel ready, says Robert Leahy, psychologist and author of The Worry Cure. No such time will come. Here’s what to do instead …
Figure out what you really want to do
Figure out what you really want to do with your life by taking this quick quiz at The Princeton Review.
Remember key facts about people
Jot details on the back of their business cards: where you met, affiliations, etc.
Building your rep outside the office
One brainy, effective method to gain respect within your organization is to build up your profile in the outside world. These approaches can help.
Getting what you really want at work
If you’re hesitant to seek more flexibility, steel your nerves: You have every reason to seek out the most efficient ways to complete your work at the office and at home. And, even in a tight job market, you don’t have to offer to reduce your earnings to get the flexibility you need. The right kind of flexibility benefits your employer too. For example…
They asked for it; they got it!
“If one word can be used to characterize the new career,” says Barbara Moses, “it is ‘self-reliance.'” She says you must assume that every aspect of your work can improve, network outside of your circle and look for gaps to fill in your company. Here’s how.
Build a network of helping hands
Admins are helping one another take their careers to the next level. How? With professional development programs created by and for admins.
Beating those passed-over blues
You came in second for a coveted promotion. Feel like hunkering down and forgetting about the whole thing? Don’t. The fact that you came so close shows that you’re on the right path. Here’s how to make sure you’re the perfect pick next time.
3 ways to show off your smarts
Higher-ups may know you’re skilled, speedy and good-spirited, but do they know how smart you are? Brandishing your intelligence will help you land stretch assignments or the promotion you want. Three ways to do it: