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How to Help Your Boss See You as a Rising Star

On The Job

In fact, you may wonder why the dunderhead in the cubicle next to you got a supervisory role, when you know more and do more. Find ways to improve your deficiencies, such as through online classes, seminars or even going back to school. But here's the thing: Dunderhead is working smarter.

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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

On The Job

And I do understand that money does not buy happiness, etc etc, but we do heroes, mentors and models of good behavior. Those of us who have been in the workforce for a longer period of time owe it to ourselves to help them, mentor them and encourage them. Could a Union Be Coming to a Cubicle Near You?

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10 gifts to give your career

On The Job

Ask your boss for opportunities to train in other departments, or to attend seminars or classes at a local university. Attend an event or sign up for an online class that really challenges you. Find a mentor. Be a mentor - or help someone else with their career. Could a Union Be Coming to a Cubicle Near You?

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How To Make An Impression in 25 Different Ways

Brilliantly Better

It is like there is an open field of room for those few who perform actions, and then a huge cubicle for those who only use words to battle inside of. The person who makes a class look the easiest is the one who studies alone the hardest. The open field is much more appealing. People partially expect for others to try to impress them.

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How to Become a Certified Coach

Success

Professional certified coach Jessica McClure elaborates: “Therapy is helping you to understand and come to terms with your past; a mentor is an expert in the field telling you best practices and a coach is in the middle.”. Ahh, the question on everyone’s mind, that everyone thinks is too simple to ask in front of the class.

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