Words, Words, Words: March ’17
Write it right, say it right, spell it right.
Take back stolen time
In the workplace, when being a team player is valued, if not expected, how do you deal with the people who abuse your time?
4 really unprofessional phrases
Even seemingly innocent statements can make you look unprofessional to customers, co-workers and your boss. Avoid these phrases at work.
Make your meetings meaningful
Follow these five steps to ensure that your meetings are efficient, as well as beneficial to the bottom line.
Oh, so it’s the old ‘my co-worker provoked me’ excuse
Q: “My boss recently moved my desk so that I would be farther away from my co-worker, ‘Tamara.’ Tamara’s annoying behavior causes me to react, and our conflicts have been getting progressively worse. I’m worried about my upcoming performance review, because I know I have not handled this situation well. Our boss recently said ‘this problem will be eliminated within the next month,’ so now I’m afraid that one of us may be terminated. What should I do?”
Avoid making these 9 LinkedIn mistakes
Being active on LinkedIn has become a career essential, but it can be a challenge. Kim Brown, Syracuse University Career Services, spends a lot of time reviewing LinkedIn profiles and noticed people make these common mistakes.
Develop 9 traits to be more than an assistant
One-fifth of the world’s population work as assistants, but how many have locked down not just job security but a career arc that’s always moving upward?
Why artificial intelligence is no threat to your job
Yes, automation can work wonders, but not quite for everything—including what matters most.
Trouble talking to strangers? Script it out
Try this the next time you’re in a situation where the choice is either to stand awkwardly in a corner or go up to someone and start chatting.
6 tips to knock out the first-day jitters
While you made it through the hiring process, day one presents a whole new set of challenges that can cause anxiety among new employees.