On The Job

MARCH 29, 2021

"Tell me about yourself" is the most common interview question asked of job candidates, which is why it's a good idea that you come up with a great answer. First, know that many interviewers use this as an ice breaker, a chance to establish rapport, whether it's for an in-person interview or over the phone. Second, don't try and wing it.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

If you've just gotten a new job, congratulations! A lot of people are starting new positions, and that's something to celebrate. But before you think you've got it made, remember that your "interview" process continues after you begin the job.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

For example, the easiest thing to go in resume are your functional skills and how you’ve mastered formulas in Excel or you’re a certified project manager in a certain area. I would challenge people to think about how to bring the emotional and tangible impact you’ve had on other people into their resume.

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On The Job

JANUARY 20, 2020

Is there anything more frustrating than to be told: "Come up with a really creative idea/solution to this problem. Oh, and we need it right now." Creativity often isn't something that you can turn off and on like a switch. Sometimes the best ideas don't hit you until you're taking a shower or doing something really inane to have an "aha!"

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On The Job

MAY 3, 2021

As more of us prepare to move back into the office environment -- either permanently or on a more flexible basis -- we need to understand that Zoom calls and other forms of digital communication will become a permanent part of our career.

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On The Job

JUNE 7, 2021

The key to that question may be in determining how you are seen by others. Are you a person who gets things done? Not just your daily "to do" list of picking up the dry cleaning, attending a meeting or hitting the gym. But do you get things done when others are opposing you?

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On The Job

JULY 20, 2020

Even before the pandemic, getting to know someone was difficult. Whether it was a new co-worker, a client or even a boss, finding the right mix of friendly small talk without crossing professional boundaries was a sometimes difficult balancing act.

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On The Job

JUNE 14, 2021

When interviewing for a job, it's always a good idea to pay attention when you get a tour of the workplace and meet other employees. During this time, you want to look for red flags -- the things that indicate that employees are unhappy or that the workplace has a toxic atmosphere.

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On The Job

JUNE 26, 2019

How many times a day do you say "Good job"? So, I Googled how to say "good job" in a bunch of different ways and I found the list below. I know I say it a lot, and I'm tired of it. I sound like a broken record, and I'm sure the people I'm saying it to are equally bored. Some of them are sort of lame, but who am I to judge?

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On The Job

JANUARY 30, 2019

One day when I was on deadline frantically trying to complete a story, my instant messaging app popped up with something like: "Anita didn't check the database and now I'm having to recreate this work. sigh*" The IM was from my direct editor to another editor. I really didn't give it much thought, other than to instantly reply: "What?

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On The Job

MAY 3, 2017

Then start thinking about all your pet peeves and how to solve them. It seems simple enough, and yet the number of established businesses that are in real trouble these days points to the fact that many companies are still missing the point about how to attract and retain loyal customers. Want your business to thrive?

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Well, here's a depressing statistic: people on average spend more than five hours a day checking their email, according to an Adobe survey. When you think of what you could get done in five hours a day if you weren't checking email -- well, it boggles the mind. You might get to leave work on time every day.

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On The Job

MARCH 4, 2019

It seems like every few years someone comes out with a new idea for how to have more productive meetings. Now it's time that science steps in and figures out what human beings cannot: How to have productive meetings. But then they get shot down by those who think those ideas are dumb: Standing meetings. I have a bad back!

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On The Job

MAY 18, 2020

It can be frustrating to use the big job boards such as Monster, Indeed or LinkedIn if you feel like your resume is being dumped into a black hole, never to be seen by a human recruiter. But there are ways to boost your chances of reaching the attention of hiring managers on such job sites, according to the experts.

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On The Job

JUNE 22, 2020

If you're still working from home, you need to start preparing to return to your workplace. The thought may fill you with dread. Maybe you love working from home. Maybe you're scared of catching COVID-19 when you return to work.

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On The Job

MAY 23, 2016

One of the best ways for senior leaders to understand how to determine the organization’s needs, create the right culture and use its resources wisely can be found in a new white paper from Knowledge@Wharton and sponsored by HCL Technologies.

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On The Job

MAY 11, 2017

That’s something we all do, whether it’s choosing how to arrange a desk or deciding what to wear to work. “I Berkun, author of “ The Dance of the Possible: The Mostly Honest Completely Irreverent Guide to Creativity ” says that creativity isn’t something you’re born with – it’s just making interesting choices every day.

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On The Job

JANUARY 14, 2019

Stanford Graduate School of Business Lecturer Matt Abrahams offers some helpful tips on how to make the most of your video chat: 1. While such moments are pretty funny, you don't really want things to go off the rails when you're trying to have a professional conversation via video. Clean up your environment.

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On The Job

MAY 1, 2017

Asking them to mentor Tenured workers are a key component of a company’s ongoing success because they know how an organization works and how to get things done with fewer problems or dissent—and they can often predict how colleagues will behave and respond.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 25, 2017

I've written before about how to know when your job is in trouble: The boss avoids you, there are meetings that you used to attend that are now excluding you and your job duties are being trimmed. This board looks at the facts, considers the options and provides their best assessment of what they think is happening and how you should react.

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On The Job

JUNE 29, 2016

At the same time, Cheatham says it’s critical that leaders not ask for ideas on how to make the transition or shift in strategy – and then ignore those ideas. The best way to sell a vision and get employees like the sales team on board is to let them have a real say in how to do it.

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On The Job

JULY 18, 2018

So, whether it’s learning how to shake hands properly or cleaning up your social media profile, it’s time to learn the correct job seeking tips and techniques. But that casual atmosphere doesn’t necessarily translate to the job search process, and taking a too-casual approach can make you seem rude, unprofessional – and not worth hiring.

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On The Job

JUNE 28, 2017

Here are some roadblocks you might come across and how to deal with them: 1. But what if you don't work for such a company, and even your suggestion to try new paper towels in the break room is met with resistance? There are ways to get your ideas heard and respected, but it takes a little planning. We should stay with what is working.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 26, 2016

Suggest alternatives, such as letting an intern do some of the more mundane tasks or teaching a colleague how to use certain software. The boss may push back on some of your ideas, so back off for a bit and let her get used to the idea of changing your workload.

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On The Job

MAY 25, 2020

With more than 36.4 million people filing jobless claims as of May 9 as a result of COVID-19 , competition for jobs is fierce. But, there are still plenty of opportunities available. Many industries, like grocery stores and delivery services, have thousands of job openings in the United States right now, and are hiring urgently.

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On The Job

APRIL 2, 2018

Interviewers love to ask this question because a) they're hoping you might slip up and tell them something really interesting, such as the fact that you've been fired from your last five jobs b) they don't really remember who you are, and this gives them time to come up with questions to ask and c) they want to see how you present yourself.

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On The Job

APRIL 16, 2018

Andrea Bonior, a licensed psychologist, offers some potential friendship pitfalls and how to deal with them in her book, "Friendship Fix." When that happens, it's often a slippery slope because having a disagreement with a friend at work can cause you professional problems, as well. Among her tips: 1.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Or course, most company teams don’t face such dangers, but that willingness to consider what risks are around the corner and how to deal with them is the right mindset for innovating , says Luis Perez-Breva, a research scientist at MIT’s School of Engineering and originator and lead instructor of the MIT Innovation Teams Program.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

When Echeverria was at Corning, she was known for constantly asking team members how they felt about things, whether it was a project or hobbies in their life. Such conversations often led her to a better understanding of how to help her team members stretch and grow.

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On The Job

APRIL 4, 2018

Ultimately, no matter how many career coaches or mentors you have, you still are the one who must do the work and figure out whether your job is working for you or not. By knowing how to make an internal assessment, you're more likely to handle career bumps before they become a full-blown crisis.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Have you ever been demoted? If so, you're not alone. A survey finds that 46 percent of human resource managers say their company has demoted an employee. Most of those demotions hit male professionals and those ages 18 to 34.

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On The Job

JUNE 6, 2018

As an executive, you may believe that your experience and reputation precede you when throwing your hat into the ring for a potential new job. While that’s true to some extent, you still cannot avoid putting together an executive resume – and that resume is a key element in your successful quest for the position.

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On The Job

AUGUST 10, 2017

This reflection ensures you make the best decisions about how to use your time. Rather than diving into your messy inbox first thing, take two minutes to review your calendar and your action lists. Review weekly.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

If you want to know how to succeed in your career, then you need to: 1. Whether it’s your first job or your fifth, there are ways to ensure that your career stays on track and you don’t do things that annoy the boss and your colleagues.

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On The Job

MAY 15, 2017

By now, most job applicants know that when they get an interview, they need to prepare. Some of the most common interview questions go something like this: What are your greatest strengths? What are your biggest weaknesses? Where do you see yourself in five years? Why should we hire you?

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On The Job

JANUARY 25, 2017

In their new book, the authors use science to explain how to best establish trust, such as: Building rapport. Without that trust, collaboration, productivity and success falter. At the same time, knowing who to trust can be equally important.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

“Some managers think the number of people reporting to them is a sign of their power, so the org chart becomes their battle ground,” says Heidari-Robinson, co-author with Suzanne Heywood of “ Reorg: How to Get It Right.”

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