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50Recognizing the Office Hierarchy: Separating the Wheat from the Chaff
by Dave Saunders
When I was in college, I got a part-time job at an insurance agency. My job was highly low-level - filing, answering the phones, and typing (yes, typing) envelopes. Before this time, I had worked primarily in... published 6 months ago
46Managing Your Job Search: Organization, Diligence Are Key to Winning Spots in Today’s Companies
by Dave Saunders
Twenty years ago, most newcomers to the job market typed out a resume and a stock cover letter, made some copies, and sent them out to prospective employers when a job was advertised. This process was so... published 6 months ago
52Walking on the Right Eggshells: Learning How to Anticipate the Moods of Your Boss
by Dave Saunders
I had a boss once who constantly screamed at me for doing my job. My position required me to deal with the media, but he hated the press. Whenever I spoke with them, he criticized me for doing my job. I think... published 6 months ago
53Never Outstay Your Welcome: Knowing When It’s Time to Leave, It’s Time to Leave
by Dave Saunders
Because it can be so difficult to get a job, it is even more difficult to make the decision to leave one. Even a tremendous offer from a new company may pale in the wake of long years of camaraderie, stable... published 6 months ago
53Silence is Golden: Bite Your Lips off before You Say These Things at Work
by Dave Saunders
One of the worst afflictions you can have in the office is diarrhea of the mouth. While everyone on a team wants to hear great ideas from a colleague, it just gets uncomfortable when someone makes... published 6 months ago
55So You’ve Hit the Big Time: How to Do it with Grace and Style
by Dave Saunders
There's a reason that managers and supervisors get paid more than their employees: managing people is just plain hard. It's even harder to manage folks if you've climbed past them on the corporate ladder.... published 6 months ago
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