Success

MARCH 16, 2023

Particularly in the workplace, where outbursts, arguments or even vulnerability can not only undermine an individual’s credibility, but also serve as grist for today’s gossip mill and live on in company lore for years. “ Being emotional ” often gets a bad rap.

Mentoring 299

Mentoring Gossip Stress Negotiating 299

On The Job

JANUARY 6, 2012

If you think you'll be recognized at work or garner a promotion just because you work hard, you need to get a clue. Instead of bragging how you're the only one able to handle a certain customer, send an email to a boss noting how you used strategies suggested in a recent industry article to deal effectively with an unhappy patron.

Gossip 100

Gossip Mentoring Promotion Learning 100

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Elena has had the pleasure of working with some of the top executives across multiple industries. Some have even gone above and beyond to personally mentor her throughout her time as an Executive Assistant – and now, Executive Business Partner! And I’ve had amazing mentors along the way. So here I am.

AT&T 81

AT&T Mentoring Gossip Confidence 81

On The Job

NOVEMBER 12, 2008

For example, you can volunteer to spearhead a community fund-raising project, or put together a panel for an industry conference where your boss will be a speaker. Some employees believe that it's the job of head brass to go out and promote a company, to get new business in the door and to project a positive image.

Networking 100

Networking Gossip Promotion Mentoring 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 10, 2012

A: An executive assistant role is a great spring board to get your feet wet in the industry. Or they will say they want people to be in the training program or how previous assistants have gotten promoted after a couple of years if they were the right fit. There are others who mean well, but never have enough time to mentor you.

Negotiating 40

Negotiating Interviewing Mentoring Promotion 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 16, 2012

Believe it or not, some assistant jobs actually prefer you have an Ivy League degree even if they ask for a career assistant or to promote them up the chain. Before I graduated college, I also did a lot of internships alongside well-respected people in the industry or at well-known companies. Be the bigger person and don't gossip!

Agencies 40

Agencies Resume Job Hunting Temping 40

On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

That means being better prepared for downturns in the economy or your industry, and keeping an active network so that when bad times do hit, you’re ready to get the help you need. Invest time in reading the latest industry news. Find a mentor. Don’t gossip at work. Be a mentor - or help someone else with their career.

Gifts 100

Gifts 2009 Social Media 2010 100