On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

I just have one question for you today: What have you done to help a vet find a job? Read this story I did for Gannett/USAToday and promise yourself that you'll spend some time this Thanksgiving holiday giving thanks for our military and their families. And then help one of them find a job.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Here are the essentials for making a positive impression on others: Make eye contact – Making eye contact is interpreted as showing interest, paying attention, and a sign of self-confidence.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

There are still jobs to be had, you just have to find them. I was speaking to a manager the other day and he said when he gets a resume, that is one of the first things he checks. I also like people to show confidence by shaking my hand. You may even start to think your current job is not that bad afterall.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Because I knew nothing about the job except my title (EA) and the dept (I think it was in marketing). And I had a lot of temp work coming my way, I had a lot of interviews about to be booked, I had just started my job hunt, and I had so many unanswered questions. Would I like my boss, my team, my role, my compensation package?

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On The Job

DECEMBER 21, 2009

Because of when you were born, your manager or co-workers may talk to you differently, react to you in specific ways or have preconceived notions about what you like and dislike. You've obviously done a good job in communicating with your manager and in getting feedback. Happy holidays! For some, that may be OK.

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