On The Job

JULY 6, 2020

Check out your online connections, whether it's Facebook or Instagram or LinkedIn. Things we do or say (or don't say) can lead to real harm, whether it's damaging someone's reputation, ensuring the person doesn't get ahead or even leading to that person losing a job. Here are some things to think about: Your network. How diverse is it?

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Companies like Facebook and Google have added thousands of employees successfully without sacrificing excellence, while Starbucks and Yahoo faltered as they focused more on creating a big footprint instead of ensuring the right mindset permeates an organization.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

If you use Facebook, you're going to think the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is your new best friend. The NLRB has reached a settlement with an ambulance company that fired an employee after she posted snippy comments about her boss on Facebook from her home computer.

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On The Job

JANUARY 28, 2019

Check out the company's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram feeds, and look for things that might be a good fit or a warning sign. But, if you're the kind of person that lives to work, wants to have the freedom to do what you want when you want and collaborate with other hard-core go-getters, then this might be a better fit for you.

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On The Job

JULY 22, 2010

Facebook announced this week is has 500 million users. But the truth is, employees do use Facebook at work. McFarlane says her boss understands “I’m not flitting around all day on Facebook,” and recognizes the value of social networking. And not one of them ever, ever, ever uses it at work. They Twitter. They comment on blogs.

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On The Job

AUGUST 5, 2019

Instead of looking at Facebook or Instagram, pick up a book or listen to an educational audio tape. But I know others who learn by listening, so podcasts or audio books or public speakers are just the ticket for them. You're not in school anymore, so you can choose the learning technique that works best for you.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 19, 2018

You cannot blab about your teen daughter woes or your husband's job loss on Facebook or Twitter and then not expect people to feel like they can get a bit nosy. Hey, that reminds me: Have you ever tried making homemade ravioli? I have a new fabulous recipe. Let me send it to you -- what's your email?" Limit access.

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On The Job

MAY 22, 2019

Half of workers at Amazon and Intel agreed they were working in such an environment, along with about 25 percent of Google employees and more than a third of Facebook workers. A survey of 9,000 tech workers by Blind finds that more than half of those surveyed believe they are indeed working in a toxic environment.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 4, 2017

You won't be in any photos that will be posted on Facebook talking about what a great time was had by everyone. You will miss the boss wearing an ugly holiday sweater that his Nana made for him 10 years ago. It's not meant to be ironic, by the way. This is not a good thing).

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On The Job

JANUARY 31, 2018

So I was reading your son's Facebook page and I see you guys went to the Poconos on vacation -- did you have a good time?" For example, if you don't even say "good morning" to the receptionist, look uninterested when the interviewer is talking about the company or fail to ask any questions to show your interest -- that's rude.

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On The Job

MAY 21, 2018

The researchers explain that Facebook or Instagram can give you more insight into a person's personal life, such as when they post vacation photos. So, while it may be fun to work with "friends," there can be an organizational downside when those relationships affect the way business decisions are made.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

I'm not saying you have to apologize on Twitter or post a remorseful 600-word apology on Facebook when you screw up at work. Recently, a discussion about leaders who benefit from showing genuine remorse when things go wrong prompted me to think about how we can all learn from such a situation.

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On The Job

MAY 24, 2012

Or, they don't know how to participate in online conversations and soon feel discouraged and quit using Facebook or Twitter when no one responds. You may believe you don't have time to chat on Twitter or Facebook, or comment on other blogs. Set up a Facebook fan page. Among his suggestions: • Give 30 minutes a day.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

If using Facebook or Twitter or Instagram isn't a part of your job, don't even look at it during work hours. If the boss comes to you with another request (or several), get a clear indication from her about how she would like your energies directed -- the task she wants done first, second, third, etc. Be intentional.

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On The Job

JULY 25, 2018

Follow the hiring manager on Twitter, connect via Facebook and send a LinkedIn request. You can get a jump on the competition simply by remaining top-of-mind for employers. Even if you didn't seem to get a lot of interest from an employer, you need to: Make a connection.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Or, send a friendly Facebook message to someone you met at a conference, wishing them a joyful Thanksgiving and a "let's-set-up-a-time-to-talk" message? For example, while you're reaching out to family and friends this holiday season, why not also reach out to new connections in your company or your industry?

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On The Job

JUNE 8, 2016

It might mean waking up 30 minutes earlier so you can check Facebook instead of doing it at work. You can begin, for example, by creating a new schedule for yourself that will eliminate your procrastination every morning.

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On The Job

MARCH 28, 2016

That's enough to buy us some time to goof around on Facebook or post what we had for lunch on Instagram!) We're all guilty of using "Spinglish" and I think it's only going to get worse unless we make a real effort to stop saying things are "linear" or "front-loading" or that we've had an "incomplete success."

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On The Job

APRIL 17, 2012

Vicky Oliver , author of numerous books on career development such as 301 Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions , says it's time that people learned some of the best techniques for networking don't come from friending someone on Facebook or tweeting tidbits to strangers. Make social networking more useful.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Don't post an "I'm-so-bored-at-my-new-job" Tweet or rant on Facebook about how your new manager'ss comb-over looks ridiculous. Tags: social networking Facebook first job Twitter good impression new job career advice Anita Bruzzese. You can't pass out from hunger, because then HR has to fill out a report, and that makes them cranky.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Josh Stevens, Keas chief executive, says that his company offers a Facebook-like program that allows workers, their friends and families to communicate online about their exercise and diet. One program that takes this social approach to health is Keas, an employer health and engagement company.

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On The Job

JULY 19, 2013

Yes, it’s true that everyone relies too much on their smartphone and spends too much time on Facebook at work. But in the first months of your job, don’t even send one text during your work hours or even think of checking Facebook. One day you may do the same.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 15, 2008

I know one person who recently decided to stop using Facebook. Here's an interesting aside: Facebook didn't want to make it easy to end the addiction. Tags: time wasters blogs friendster how can i distractions at work Twitter career advice Anita Bruzzese distractions social networking YouTube Facebook email.

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On The Job

JULY 15, 2013

Not content with that information, they also may regularly check Facebook, LinkedIn and other social networking sites to stay abreast of what co-workers are doing or what industry leaders are saying. Millions of people follow famous personalities or celebrities on Twitter to see what they think.

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On The Job

AUGUST 6, 2018

But it peeves colleagues when they're waiting on some information from you and when they come to ask you about it, you're checking Instagram or Facebook or Twitter to see what your friends or family are doing. No one begrudges you using social media in these cases.

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On The Job

AUGUST 26, 2014

This research may give bosses more ammunition when it comes to advocating that workers take notes by hand during a meeting to retain more (and to avoid the distraction of checking Facebook).

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On The Job

JANUARY 1, 2014

This rule is even more important if you’re the boss, because it will be posted so many times on YouTube and Twitter and Facebook you’ll become a trending topic overnight. It’s OK to boogie like it’s 1999 when you’re at home with Just Dance 4 and the B-52s, but doing so at any company gathering is sure to get you posted on YouTube.

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On The Job

MAY 16, 2018

Ask your connections on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook or even industry forums what they like and don't like about their jobs. But if I had asked other owners and read reviews online, I would have heard some honest opinions about it. Then, keep drilling and ask for more information whenever you can. Attend job fairs and industry events.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

You may argue, of course, that the reason you use your smartphone to check your email (and Facebook and Pinterest) during meetings is because of other people. That’s why he advises to “leave your technology at the door,” and “keep only what you need for the meeting in front of you.” Other people make the meetings run too long.

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On The Job

JUNE 28, 2011

So, the job seeker goes on Twitter or Facebook and says, "I'm looking for a job." Look for contacts you might be missing on Facebook or Twitter. "Tell everyone you know you're looking for work" is a common refrain from career experts to job seekers. It doesn't matter if he or she is in another city -- spread the news far and wide.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 24, 2016

For example, if someone sees you goofing around on Facebook instead of working on an important report, then you erode your trust factor. It's so critical to your success and those around you. You cannot build it overnight, but it matters a lot -- even down to the little things.

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On The Job

AUGUST 10, 2017

Let these top performers do most of the work, and you'll keep doing your job and finding enough time to check Facebook every hour or play "Word Cookies" on your phone. They are more likely to finish projects they start; less likely to let things fall through the cracks; don't miss deadlines; and less likely to have overflowing inboxes.

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On The Job

JANUARY 12, 2009

While using LinkedIn and Facebook and other online networking tools can be helpful, and attending business and industry functions can be beneficial to your career, don't forget that teaching may have one of the greatest positive impacts on your success. What are some ways you can "teach" in the workplace? Lijit Search.

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On The Job

JULY 10, 2007

A Wall Street Journal article today noted that it might be a problem when co-workers or bosses wanted to be your "friend" in an online social networking site like MySpace or Facebook. Tags: MySpace Facebook blogs transparency career. I'm so happy to hear that. Very good point. Another good point.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 7, 2010

So she revamped her efforts, networking in person several times a week, joining Facebook and LinkedIn to make more connections and letting everyone know she was looking for work. She says she learned of the job through a former colleague on Facebook. in Mount Laurel, N.J. There are jobs out there," Woody says.

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On The Job

MARCH 15, 2017

Valuable career advice can be gleaned from a variety of sources, including Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, Apple founder Steve Jobs and even Monty Python. She was a constant companion while I worked every day, and recently I came across this post I wrote about her several years ago. In honor of a great friend, here's a repeat of the post.

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On The Job

MAY 25, 2015

Still, I'll bet if you gave up Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and even funny goat videos for few days -- you would find you have just the right amount of time to make a few phone calls or reach out to a vet. Reaching out to a veteran's organization and offering to help write resumes, make contacts, etc.

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