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5 Good Lessons from Bad Bosses

Success

In an effort to sound gracefully diplomatic during a grad school interview, I found myself referencing that particular experience in terms of “teachable moments,” a buzzy phrase I’d never used before in my life that suddenly made a lot of sense. I worked very well with one of my first managers, but I was definitely one of her favorites.

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Could Changing Your Appearance Get You a Job or Promotion?

On The Job

So, it's critical that you make sure you're on the right track when going for an interview or while at work. Jessup, director of Platform Strategy , says both men and women must realize that what they see in magazines or fashion runways shouldn't be completely copied and then strutted around at work or in a job interview. Stand tall.

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A PA’s guide to confidentiality

Practically Perfect PA

And increasingly, PAs are asked in job interviews how they approach the issue of confidentiality. In many cases, you’ll know about promotions, salary changes, redundancies, acquisitions and mergers before anyone else. You’ll also hear all manner of gossip directed right across the business. Confidential emails and digital files.

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When "What Do You Do?" Makes You Want to Punch Something

On The Job

The guy at the cocktail party or the woman you meet at your son's pre-school may be just the key person you need to know to get an interview or promising lead on a job. Give a brief rundown of your top skills, some "highlights" they can use to promote you to others. Remember: Most jobs are still achieved through personal contacts.

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Is Using Social Media at Work a Good Idea?

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 22, 2010 Is Using Social Media at Work a Good Idea? Cavalli points out that social media interaction isn’t always about discussing a new movie or dishing the latest gossip.

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Bad Behavior at Work has Bottom-Line.

On The Job

If I were a boss, I’d take into account that I may not see the day-to-day impact someone has on other people, and I would check that out” before promoting someone, says Rosen, a website manager for a nonprofit in New York City. I work in a cube-farm environment, so there’s no getting away from it.” This is a very interesting topic.

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Does It Matter Whether You Have Friends at Work?

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Does It Matter Whether You Have Friends at Work? How important is it that you work with people you like? Does it matter if you hang out with them outside of work?

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