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Archive for February, 2009

Job Hunt: Equal or Better Your Last Salary

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Due to the current economic conditions, companies are looking for the most profit-oriented leaders they can find. BY JOHN A. CHALLENGER They also aim to attract executives and managers who have a record from past assignments that defines them as successful motivators. For many in this job market, simply finding and holding ...

Distant corner office vs Cube next to Boss?

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

Dear Office-Politics, We are doubling the size of our current office space due to rapid growth. At the current office where I am one of several managers, I have a corner office right next to my boss. My boss is taking the choice office at the far end of the new ...

Tactics to compete with difficult coworker?

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

Dear Office-Politics, I am writing on behalf of a close friend, "Jane," who has asked me to help her find tactics to compete with a difficult coworker. Jane has been in her current job a bit over two years. For the first year, she felt valued and generally satisfied with her position. ...

Take Advantage of the Time Between Jobs

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

The latest Challenger report of quarterly job search times indicates that during the last quarter of 2008, it took job seekers about 3.0 months to find a new position. It is an ample amount of time to conduct professional self-improvement. BY JOHN A. CHALLENGER By taking a proactive stance to increase marketable ...

I thought I had an OK work relationship but

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

Dear Office Politics, I have worked in a high-stress but free-wheeling media office for more than 20 years, and am good at my job, have OK people skills and am generally respected. I received a promotion about a year ago. However, since moving into a particular department (mostly other women) about ...

The Job Hunt: Forget the money; Get the offer

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

Inquiring about salary and benefits early in the interview process is a cardinal mistake for a job seeker. It is one of the primary reasons prospective jobs are lost prematurely. It sends a negative signal to the employer that you are more interested in yourself than in the company and ...

Leading by example, straight off a cliff…

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

Dear Office-Politics, I am second in command (transitioning soon to first in command) of a tight-knit team that excels at our jobs. We focus on collaboration and high-quality output, and communication is essential. I am generally known as an individual that will accept nothing less than excellence, and most of the ...