The Rippling Brainwaves blog has an interesting post about the ‘worst interview question,’ namely “What is your greatest weakness?” and the related questions “what are you bad at?” or “in what areas do you need improvement?”
According to the author, these questions represent a ‘Catch-22′, and make him wonder if there is any good way to […]
Marshall Goldsmith has an interesting article up on Yahoo about “The Art of Influencing Up“.
The main point of the article is that, while knowledge workers may have more technical knowledge & expertise than their bosses or supervisors, it is still the boss who gets to decide whether to go ahead with an idea or not.
If […]
The dominant trend in hiring practices across most industries has shifted in the last ten years or so. Where it used to be enough to possess the technical knowledge and skills for a particular position, now employers are looking for much more.
Employers want to hire people who have strong leadership skills to go right along with […]
There are often times when things get tough at work. Everyone experiences bad days and run-ins with the boss. Chances are, whenever people come together to work there will be differences of ideas and opinions. It is important to know when you’re just having a bad day or if you need to consider other options […]
A few months ago, you were a businesswoman moving up the ladder of corporate success. Working late hours was no problem – it certainly wasn’t an issue for you to reschedule gym time or a manicure to stay overtime at the office instead. You welcomed business trips out of town and craved the adventure of […]
In order to enjoy a positive environment at work, everyone needs to contribute. High employee morale works when people buy in to the idea of a mutually supportive atmosphere. This only happens when everyone accepts accountability. That also includes being responsible for enhancing the overall corporate culture, not just showing up and doing your job […]
Moving up in your professional career involves more than just doing your job well. It’s almost like playing a game; figure out the right moves and you’ll win every time.
Getting promoted doesn’t really have to do with luck. Fortunately in this game, there are several options at your disposal. If you follow some general guidelines, […]
Regardless of the company that you work for, if you work in an office with other people, you will need to contend with office politics. The overall atmosphere and level of politics can vary greatly. It’s crucial to know how to survive in this kind of environment. The good news is there are ways to […]
