Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

I have applied for positions I was overqualified for and thankful for what I learned from them. I knew with my experience and overqualifications the interview committee would want to know why I would be willing to take a pay cut and less work responsibilities. Ask questions during the interview.

Interviewing 178

Interviewing Retirement Health Skills 178

Success

JANUARY 30, 2024

You’re in a meeting—perhaps learning about a new company initiative or listening to a boss who wasn’t happy with your team’s performance—and you have something to say, but then you just… don’t. She asks people to examine the costs of staying silent: “We unlearn being silent by recognizing and wrestling with the silence we’ve learned.

UPS 251

UPS Assertiveness Environment AT&T 251

Success

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

How you handle high levels of stress can mean the difference between being assertive and poised or being negative and disgruntled. Emotionally intelligent people are unwilling to be bogged down unnecessarily by others’ mistakes, so they let them go quickly and are assertive in protecting themselves from future harm.

Stress 305

Stress Assertiveness Forms 2015 305

On The Job

MARCH 16, 2020

But I have interviewed several people over the years who have found ways to overcome impostor syndrome, and are much happier and satisfied in their professional and private lives. If you’ve been operating under misguided rules like, “I should always know the answer,” or “Never ask for help” start asserting your rights. Right the rules.

Assertiveness 137

Assertiveness Confidence Stress Twitter 137

Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Communicate with your manager to ensure you both understand the expectations of your position and confidently discuss the future vision for you and your position. Learning is always a win-win for an employee & manager and progress is easily tracked. This may require you to do some research and meet with other departments.

Goals 202

Goals Stress Filing Email 202

On The Job

DECEMBER 16, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4 ways to "manage up" Many people feel "stuck" these days. I interviewed John Baldoni recently, and he provide a road map of how to get your career un-stuck.

Management 100

Management UPS 2009 Job Hunting 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 14, 2015

Third, I’ve been asked for advice a lot - from a family member about negotiating a salary and an employment contract, a friend on how to interview and prepare for a job, a loved one on how to make the better decision, and with 2 friends who are budding entrepreneurs, and a couple of others. I’ve written before on learning how to say no.

Self Esteem 40

Self Esteem Negotiating Assertiveness Confidence 40