On The Job

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

It's OK to connect via LinkedIn, but if your Instagram or Facebook accounts have more private information, then don't feel pressured to connect with coworkers. You don't have to share every detail of your life with colleagues --even the nosy ones.

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On The Job

JUNE 1, 2020

You’re being asked for information that you usually don’t supply, such as updated standard operating procedures, and the latest performance metrics for your group or position. Tim Sackett, president at HRU Technical Resources, says that there are some signs you’re about to be laid off: Unusual behavior. Weird vibes.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The best course is to be resourceful -- consult company handbooks for procedural information or even Google to help you become more familiar with jargon or other industry terms instead of asking a co-worker. Can you tell me how to do that or who to ask?" Do your homework.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

You don't have to be Billy Brownoser with the new boss, but be willing to offer resources or information that can make the new boss's life easier. "I You might find some helpful information in it or perhaps I can answer some questions," you offer. Offer help. I can send you the report I did on that competitor last year.

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On The Job

MARCH 22, 2021

Always make sure that in your rush to get a job you don't expose your personal information (Social Security number, bank account number, etc.) While a legitimate recruiter might be reaching out, do your homework before responding to check out whether the recruiter or his/her company is well known. on a job application.

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On The Job

JULY 9, 2018

They will try to scam you with fake job offers, lure you into giving them money or even try to steal all your personal information. Protect your personal information. Never give out information like your Social Security number, bank account information or driver's license number until you've been hired by a legitimate company.

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On The Job

MAY 18, 2016

In addition, leaders can help teams be more productive by allowing them to “interact” with data in ways that will help them retain the information better. It’s not always because you want to teach someone else, but it does help it (information or process) to sink in,” he says.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

For more information, check out: [link]. If they don't acknowledge the "imperfection," then "people seem to get stuck in a vicious cycle of staring at the scar and looking away," notes Mikki Hebl, the Martha and Henry Malcom Lovett Chair of Psychology at Rice.

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On The Job

JUNE 8, 2020

The added advantage of quarantined workers is that many are wanting to connect with another human face and chatting with a new worker through video chat is a great way to get off on the right foot with them. Be helpful.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

If they're not clear and concise, you can pretty much guarantee a)it's going to require five more emails to help the receiver understand what you want; b) the receiver will ignore the message because it's so confusing; c) the wrong information will be sent by the receiver because he or she is just taking a guess at what you need.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

I didn't have my report done because I was waiting on information from shipping. Bosses, especially, don't like to be blindsided by such information. "I When you've made a mistake, it's critical -- especially if you're apologizing to your boss -- that you take steps to fix the problem. "I

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On The Job

AUGUST 15, 2018

Get informed. If you suspect that he may be passive-aggressive, then try to get more information so you can better understand what's going on. Look for a clear pattern of such behavior before deciding what action you may want to take.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

They explain that even a bit of negative information -- outweighed by positive points -- can tip the scales toward the negative. What are some other ways to address negative information about you?

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

It doesn't matter if you're presenting information on neurological disorders or leprechauns, it's always helpful to use some similes or metaphors to add some intrigue to your presentation -- and audience members are much more likely to remember that simile or metaphor rather than some dry data. Use similes and metaphors.

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On The Job

AUGUST 10, 2020

What this information tells you is that if you're looking for work right now, chances are good that you're going to to need to practice more for phone or video interviews, and make sure you have quiet space to do the interview and the right connectivity.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Further, departments like IT – with the heavy reliance on gathering and disseminating information – often are guilty of the most inefficient and unproductive meetings, says Pittampalli, author of “Read This Before Our Next Meeting: How We Can Get More Done.”

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On The Job

JANUARY 8, 2018

A new boss may say she wants to be informed weekly of your progress, but you can tell she gets stressed when she doesn't have an update more often. While it's important to spend time talking to your boss to get to know her, it's also a good idea to check out her LinkedIn profile or other professional information. Offer help.

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On The Job

APRIL 26, 2017

Also, don’t offer too much information about your future plans, since it’s not good form to talk about all the exciting opportunities that await you and how you’re going to be making loads of money and working with great people, blah, blah, blah. Don’t start slacking off on your duties.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 21, 2019

That’s because many employers consider seasonal work an informal trial run of potential permanent hires, and the smartest seasonal workers will be prepared to make an impression. Since the hiring criteria for seasonal workers is often much less rigorous than for permanent hires, it gives more people a chance to get a foot in the door.

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On The Job

JUNE 21, 2021

Even after a meeting is a good time to say to someone: "I thought that information you offered about online sales was really helpful." Say: "I'd like to hear what Julie has to say," or "Jason, you made a good point -- can you elaborate on that a bit?"

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

This will be critical when it comes to an informal or formal performance evaluation. Even if your boss doesn't require it, record when you're working, what you're getting accomplished, new contacts you may have made, ideas that have been developed, etc. Be helpful.

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On The Job

APRIL 10, 2019

Does he want to be informed of any roadblocks, or are you given the green light to handle them? What benchmarks will the boss be looking for along the way? Answer "what if" issues. How much leeway do you have if anything starts to get off track, such as available resources or the schedule?

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UPS 162

On The Job

AUGUST 17, 2020

Leaders should rely on simple headlines and repetition, "because the anxiety provoked by crises can make it hard for people to process complex information," they say. Offer simple explanations. Offer some control.

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On The Job

APRIL 27, 2020

Calls began coming in from customers while some employees were also coming in looking for different information regarding delivery assignments or inventory questions." My other colleague was not there that day as she had called in sick." The company always focused on customers first.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Since then, we’ve been subjected to boring slides cluttered with too much information and confusing or irrelevant graphics delivered by someone who is clueless as to why the audience appears to be sleeping with their eyes open. When you’ve got a lot of data or information to present, don’t feed it to the audience with a firehose.

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Equipment 100

On The Job

AUGUST 3, 2015

Whether you're writing code for a living, or delivering burgers and beer in a restaurant, you need to forget your ego and start writing things down when information is critical. Here are some times you always need to write down information: 1. This is especially true when the information directly impacts your job or your boss's job.

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On The Job

JANUARY 30, 2015

These employees complain that their boss doesn’t keep them informed of strategic business decisions, what’s in the pipeline for the next year or even how their work is part of the bigger picture. Employees not only receive detailed information about the company’s performance, but are encouraged to share information about the company.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

While dealing with such stress and frustration, we’re being constantly bombarded with information from thousands of different sources. For example, in 2011, Americans took in five times as much information every day as they did in 1986, or the equivalent of 175 newspapers. Do an information dump.

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On The Job

JANUARY 9, 2019

There is no sense reinventing the wheel when your school's career center has counselors and information to help you fill out applications and provide advice. Read the company's website, learning the names of executives and key information. Tap into available resources. Reinvent the wheel.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 17, 2018

And then employers turn around and say that the docs don’t contain the information they want to see. Jobseekers often put a lot of time and effort into their resumes, extensively noting skills acquired via work experience and education. LiveCareer’s 2018 Skills Gap Report examined this problem from a number of different angles.

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On The Job

JULY 10, 2017

Research has shown that you can keep people interested in your PowerPoint by: Ensuring that your type is at least 24 point, so even those in the back of the room can easily read the information. You're trying to convey information, and you distract the audience when you switch things up.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Instead, you want to supply key information so the letter is targeted and favorable. Don't just expect someone to write a letter of recommendation about you without some context. If you do, you're risking a very generic, uninspiring letter.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

They don’t want to rely on consistent, evidence-based rules — and they should," says Joseph Simmons, a professor in Wharton's department of operations, information and decisions. The more of their opinion is in there, the worse it performs," says Cade Massey, also a professor of operations, information and decisions at Wharton.

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On The Job

MAY 20, 2019

and then jump in with some new information. This has always been the question I ask last in an interview, and it usually produces some great results. Sometimes people will say, "No, I think we've about covered everything." But I also find it's helpful because it can give me real insight into what the person considers important.

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On The Job

JULY 15, 2019

Information is quickly forgotten unless reviewed, and skills fall into decay unless practiced. Mentoring can be a great source of informal and non-threatening support. Nothing will happen unless you make it happen and put in the effort. Think deeply about what you have learned.

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On The Job

JULY 29, 2019

They develop techniques that are the most effective in managing a great deal of information and tasks. They base their work on their top priorities and then take action based on those stated objectives. They know the needs of their colleagues, which leads to shorter meetings, better communications and clearer directions.

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On The Job

JULY 6, 2020

We just need to become better informed and more aware of our own actions. This doesn't mean we are openly hostile to someone of color or nationality, but it still exists. These prejudices also don't mean we're all bad people.

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