We find ourselves in a funny situation these days: We say “yes” to all the annoying schedule stretching requests, but say “no” to all the things that will help us grow as individuals.
Telling guys to be polite and friendly may sound obvious, but how many times have you diverted your eyes walking passed someone in the hallway, or pulled out your cell phone in the elevator to avoid small talk? Yeah. We thought so.
There’s no getting away from them – dealing with pissed off people at work can be a daily occurrence. Learning to handle them correctly will not only make your life easier, it’ll get you ahead.
You may think that hot middle-manager is attainable — and maybe she is — but you’ve got to think big picture when it comes to workplace relationships.
Even though we’ve been using e-mail for 15 years, a lot of people have literally never gotten the memo about how this fantastic communication tool intersects with professionalism. More so than many other factors, if you’re sending poorly formatted e-mails you’re sending the wrong message.
New to an office, or feeling like the one you’re in isn’t ready for all the shrapnel work throws your way? Load up on these eight essentials and be ready for anything.
Deciding to go for the job you’ve always wanted will get group reactions of “Great for you!” in college, but once you’re in the work force the encouragement fades to “When are you going to get a real job?”. Don’t get discouraged, we’ve got 7 tips for dealing with a job no one understands.
Back-handed compliments and snide little notes left to be found later seem to be the only way people can communicate unhappy feelings these days. Whether with the family, at work, or online we’ve got the techniques for dealing with those people in your life unable to just say it to your face.
There’s nothing worse than being in an important meeting, getting put on the spot, and then not being able to verbalize your (great) ideas effectively. We’ve got an easy technique for communicating your thoughts to the bigwigs so you can continue your corporate domination.
There’s a line for those who hate their job and odds are, you’re already straddling it, next to everyone within eyesight. Work is the chip on all our shoulders and while there isn’t anything we can do about it, shy of becoming a bum – we can control the situation and make it a lot more manageable. Here’s how.
In a time of uncertainty with a faltering economy and rising unemployment, you might think it’s best to nail down a job, any job, no matter how demeaning answering phones or passing out mail seems. You sir, are wrong. Any time you go looking for a job, you know that thing you’ll be doing every day for years to come, you need to go in with your head on straight, your mind prepared, and goals determined. Check out the rest of your prep list in our complete guide to finding, scoring, and advancing in the career you’ve been waiting for.
Writing emails and teleconferencing in your Superman undies may seem like the ideal work environment, but working from your kitchen table is still working. Get a dose of reality as we break down the good, the bad, and the ugly of working at home.
It may come as no surprise to you that Comparative French Revolution Politics and Cinema of Latin America didn’t do you any favors in preparing you for the corporate workforce. Let our interview with Wall Street Journal syndicated columnist Alexandra Levit bring you up to speed.
If you think all CEO’s are synonymous with power suits and MBA’s, you’ve got some catching up to do. Check out how two CEO’s have merged their artistic personalities with solid, yet unconventional business sense to craft the next generation of businessmen.
Making the decision to follow the dream can be an easy one, but living the life of a struggling artist is difficult. Follow the physical and mental journey of one writer trying to hack his way through chores, living at home, and writing the next great screenplay.
No matter what your job title implies you do, we all know most of the day is spent counting ceiling tiles or drumming out Rush’s greatest hits on your desk. Kick boredom to the curb and liven up your work day with these simple, productive diversions. Don’t worry, you’ll be middle management in no time.
For sixty minutes every day you’re let loose from your cubicle confinement, so don’t waste your precious freedom by blowing $12 on a Tex-Mex combo platter. Use these 8 tips for saving money and eating well that will make your lunch hour at the office more than just the daily half way marker.
While considering it “semi-retirement” may sound cute, being laid off can suck. Ironically, it can also be the best thing to happen to you since you got that worthless Liberal Arts degree.
We’ve all been programmed to put being fired on the list of horrible happenstances, but does it deserve the bad rap?
The corporate world is calling with nice cars, fancy lunches, and guaranteed paychecks — if you’re willing to put your dream company on hold and sit in a low-walled prison five days a week. If you’re torn between stable income and the wish fulfillment of a bold new venture, listen up to someone who’s had the pleasure and pain of living in both worlds.
Think you’re already a pro at drinking? Your beer chug is down to 8 seconds and you’re throwing 80% at beer pong? Wrong kind of pro, buddy. We’re talking about drinking like a professional, and that means, among other rules, you don’t chug beers or throw ping pong balls with your boss.
In both the business world and your social life, small talk is a big deal. If you can’t hold a conversation, you might be missing out on everything from a great business deal to a wonderful and loving relationship. Find your conversations flowing smoother by tucking away these talking tidbits.
With the current economic crunch going on, keeping your job is as important to you as cutting costs is to your employer. Make sure you’re nowhere near the list of “expendables” by avoiding these traits that could make you history.
Grappling with an overreaching boss, addressing a jealous girlfriend, haggling with a car salesman, or dealing with a punk-ass at a bar, guys are instructed to just “man up.” But to handle the situation like a man AND get what you want you must learn the well-calculated craft of confrontation.
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