Leadership advice for first-time managers
It’s hard to be a boss for the first time, but Dan McCarthy, the director of Executive Development Programs at the University of New Hampshire, has some tips to help you out.
Category: Career
Make the most of new LinkedIn profile
LinkedIn updated its user profiles in late 2012, and you’ll want to update yours to make it look great in the new format, says technology columnist Debra Donston-Miller.
4 skills you need to get ahead in 2013
Employers are still approaching hiring, raises and promotions with caution, so it may take special skills to get ahead in 2013, says Wall Street Journal columnist Ruth Mantell.
EA role can serve as fast track to CEO
Executive assistant duty gives ambitious young professionals a big-picture view of a company’s operations as well as a glimpse of day-to-day decision-making. It also provides exposure to the varying leadership methods, intense schedules and high pressure found at the upper echelons.
Admins: MacGyvers of the modern office
Executive assistant, administrative assistant or secretary—whatever the title, you are the ones who keep America’s offices running, even though you’ve taken on more and more work as budgets shrink.
1-Minute Strategies: January ’13
Improve your productivity with a few apps … Track word, character counts and other document statistics … Let LinkedIn groups lead to your next job.
Take the TMI test
To protect your professional reputation, draw a line between the personal information you share with friends and family and the types of conversations you hold in the workplace. Sharing too much information (TMI) can make co-workers uncomfortable and lead the boss to question your judgment. Before you share personal information at work, put it to […]
Are you a pain to work with?
Perhaps you’ve been doing things the same way for so long that you no longer have the ability to look at situations from a different viewpoint. To measure your flexibility, take this simple quiz.
Capitalize on co-workers’ bright ideas
Don’t worry if you have a hard time coming up with brilliant suggestions at the office or if you’re not the first one to come up with the next big thing. You surely have colleagues with bright ideas, and there are a few ways for you to walk away with credit for them.
Prepare to take your tasks global
“What do I most need to be prepared for suddenly dealing with international cultures, people and ways of doing things? I’ve just landed a job with a big international marketing firm … I get a little nervous when they tell me about all the different clients and projects involving so many different countries.”