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By PENELOPE TRUNK — In case you’ve never noticed, I rarely interview anyone for this column. Most of my sources are family and unsuspecting friends who complain that I make everyone look bad. But it is not true. It is true that they THINK I make them look bad, but in fact, I could rip […]
Continue reading …Why Senior Management Loves Your Incompetent Boss From the Evil HR Lady blog— Dear Evil HR Lady, My boss is a mess. I don’t even know where to begin. Among other things, her most serious problem is her incompetence. It is troublesome that nobody above her notices her incompetence because she has a competent team […]
Continue reading …By PENELOPE TRUNK — One of the reasons the Glass Ceiling persists is because networking is key to getting ahead and women are not as effective as men at building a network. For one thing, men, more than women, are likely to be invited out to dinner (since men are doing the inviting). Also, men, more […]
Continue reading …From Paul Smith’s Welcome to the Occupation blog-– I’m easily distracted by squirrels. Sometimes I pull my attention back to the matter at hand. Sometimes I chase after them. Sometimes, there are too many to chase so I ignore them. Sometimes, there are so many in my office at one time, they look like one giant squirrel. My advice […]
Continue reading …By PENELOPE TRUNK– All managers have one, shared goal: Get a promotion. But many times, the job of a manger is so multifaceted and detail-laden that the manager loses site of that big picture. Here are five jobs of a manager that are often lost in the muddle of managing smaller, day-to-day issues. 1. Manage […]
Continue reading …From Welcome to the Occupation: I have covered many HR/business-related topics and occasionally I wonder why I still do it. But then I read an article about another HR screw-up that could have been prevented. Or I talk to someone who tells me another story about a friend or relative that’s getting screwed over by […]
Continue reading …Changing careers requires focus. For workers who have been unemployed for a long time, changing careers may be worth considering. Before making a change, though, individuals need to zero in on exactly what they want to do and get out of their job. Ron Campbell, who has worked extensively in job preparation and search industry, […]
Continue reading …New years full of resolutions, like losing weight and finding a new job. Getting either done comes down to commitment and a game plan. An article on FOXBusiness.com, “Five Resolutions to Advance Your Career” by Kathryn Tuggle, provides some guidance. Experts consulted for the story boiled down the approach for keeping your resolution to these […]
Continue reading …Arts majors take heart: There really are career out there for you. Arts majors take heart: There are careers for you. In this challenging economy, there’s a lot written about science and technology careers and the opportunities growing in these sectors. The arts have fallen out of favor in some quarters, but career opportunities persist. […]
Continue reading …In a global economy, it’s never too early to examine career opportunities. Local United Way agencies may be able to help. Allegany County (PA) United Way and Literacy West Inc. reached out to local fifth graders and their parents to begin the process of looking at careers. Organizers feel that fifth graders are perfectly suited […]
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