What networking isn’t
Certified life and career coach Dorothy Tannahill-Moran cites some common networking myths that may be further intimidating introverts.
Category: Career
Hierarchies still matter on the job
In today’s open offices where communication is more casual, it feels like everyone is on equal footing and working for a meritocracy. But that’s wrong, says Jeffrey Pfeffer, an organizational behavior professor at Stanford University. Power structures haven’t changed much over time. Pfeffer offers three theories of why workplace hierarchies are still going strong.
How to manage your image on the job
Your image can be affected by anything—such as whom you spend most of your time with and how you decorate your office. Watch out for these unintended—and unwanted—signals.
Too shy to ask for a raise? 4 tips
You may not need to ask for that raise you’re hoping for, experts say. Instead, try these tactics.
Brevity could save your career
Less is more when it comes to building a successful career, especially concerning communications, says Joseph McCormack, author of Brief: Make a Bigger Impact By Saying Less.
10 tips to improve networking skills
Networking comes naturally for some, but not so much for others, writes Equitable Payments co-founder Darrah Brustein. Her tips:
Admin Pro Week survey results are in
The results are in from this year’s Admin Pro Week survey, and it’s clear a lot of admins have been rocking it over the past year. The survey asked administrative professionals about team-building and peer support in the workplace—as well as who would win an “Office Olympics,” the admins or the executive team?
1-Minute Strategies: July ’14
Why every employee needs a “brag folder” … Chew away your stress … Eat chocolate, get happy.
Be bossy enough to speak up
In response to Sheryl Sandberg’s “ban bossy” campaign, life coach Barbara Pachter writes about how women in the business world can reaffirm their positions.
Why conferences are worth it
Are conferences for administrative professionals beneficial enough for you to go to? That’s what one reader recently asked on the Admin Pro Forum.