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Any job you apply for, it’s likely they will ask for a few professional references. It would be a mistake to assume the company isn’t going to call them. The majority of the time the information your references provide the employer will make or break you landing the job. Here are some dos and don’ts when it comes to references.
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Having a career and having a job are not one and the same thing. A job is a 9 to 5 thing that you do in order to provide yourself with resources for your day-to-day needs.
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Changing an organization’s direction is difficult, but sometimes it’s necessary. Whether you lead a workforce of two people or 2,000, pay attention to these change management fundamentals…
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You don’t have to be an oracle when it comes to answering people’s questions on the job. Just give each inquiry—whether from a boss, co-worker, or client—your best reply.
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Even the most successful teams hit an occasional rough patch. As a leader, it’s your job to watch out for interpersonal conflicts that can derail their best efforts.
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Are you always running late? Maybe you’re legitimately busy, but chronic lateness may spring from other factors. The danger is that being late all the time will give you a reputation for being undependable and/or careless.
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If you’re like many managers, you have a hard time deciding which tasks to delegate and which to keep to yourself. If you want to develop your employees’ skills and responsibilities through delegation, though, try this rule.
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Everyone faces setbacks in life, but few of us should really call ourselves “losers.” Part of success is dealing with, and ultimately overcoming, failure. Keep your confidence and follow this advice.
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Last week I was at the bowling alley playing a bear claw game. My five-year-old son wanted to win a “stuffy” (what he calls stuffed animals). While he has hundreds of “stuffies,” I always find myself trying to win another one…even though odds are its going to take 10 times to win a prize that will probably be forgotten by the next day.
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Delegation can help increase employees’ self-confidence as they handle more and more responsibility. Just follow these basic guidelines.
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