Success

MARCH 16, 2023

Particularly in the workplace, where outbursts, arguments or even vulnerability can not only undermine an individual’s credibility, but also serve as grist for today’s gossip mill and live on in company lore for years. I suggest truly paying attention to them because they are cues to help you make decisions.”

Mentoring 298

Mentoring Stress Gossip Environment 298

On The Job

JANUARY 6, 2012

If you think you'll be recognized at work or garner a promotion just because you work hard, you need to get a clue. Too often people feel that if they promote the good work they're doing, people will look down on them," Garfinkle says. Garfinkle says it's a good idea to learn where your colleagues or boss grew up.

Gossip 100

Gossip Mentoring Promotion Learning 100

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Some have even gone above and beyond to personally mentor her throughout her time as an Executive Assistant – and now, Executive Business Partner! And I learned the ins and outs of pretty much being an office assistant and business came to, you know, fell into that. And I’ve had amazing mentors along the way.

AT&T 81

AT&T Mentoring Gossip Confidence 81

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 10, 2012

Or they will say they want people to be in the training program or how previous assistants have gotten promoted after a couple of years if they were the right fit. Be willing to do anything and learn a lot of different skill sets and software programs so you are indispensable. Q: Are you expected to be accessible 24/7?

Negotiating 40

Negotiating Interviewing Mentoring Promotion 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 16, 2012

Believe it or not, some assistant jobs actually prefer you have an Ivy League degree even if they ask for a career assistant or to promote them up the chain. Over the years, I've been steadily promoted in regular intervals and given more responsibility so my career actually hasn't stagnated. Be the bigger person and don't gossip!

Agencies 40

Agencies Resume Job Hunting Temping 40

On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Those who help the company become more innovative or strategic will make themselves key players – and those are the people a company is more likely to retain and promote. Always look for ways to expand your horizons and be able to show an employer how you faced a challenge and learned. Find a mentor. Don’t gossip at work.

Gifts 100

Gifts 2009 Social Media 2010 100