On The Job

DECEMBER 31, 2007

I've seen some pretty awful things written on the Internet this year, from both bloggers and from those who comment. I never write anything like that, ever, not only because my mother raised me better, but because I think there are no anonymous postings on the Internet. This is a sort of "physician, heal thyself.")I

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OCTOBER 15, 2008

That means the first thing you've got to do is cut down on distractions. Things are scary out there, and no one can afford to perform at less than 100 percent. The Internet is wonderful because it offers us 24/7 information. The Internet is terrible because it offers us 24/7 information. It's time to get serious.

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On The Job

JANUARY 4, 2008

The best thing you can do for yourself is get as well-rounded an education as possible, learning about as many subjects as you can and keeping your options open. Instead of being ticked off that the Internet is down, you look at it from the viewpoint about how lucky you are to have the Internet in the first place. Happy Friday.

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Eat Your Career

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

This post is a part of the weekly regular series in which I share my favorite Internet finds from the past week. Okay, let’s be honest here: This isn’t a weekly thing the way I originally planned it to be. It’s more of a “when-Chrissy-has-time-and-thinks-about-it” sort of thing. Tags: Nibbles and Yum-Yums. Oh, Citibank.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 16, 2009

When you’re scared about being the next one to be laid off, all kinds of dysfunctional things start to happen,” says Pat Pearson, a Newport Beach, Calif.-based If you are doing things you don’t want to do, then you’re going to pay a price with your health. It would be great if you could leave right away." Many of us hate to say "no."

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JANUARY 14, 2008

Still, politics in the workplace is a tricky thing. Some things to think about: 1. Don't make phone calls, use the Internet, the copier, the shredder, the pencil sharpener or the stapler for anything that smacks of political work. Tags: women in workplace personal beliefs politics. You can keep your mouth shut.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 6, 2007

Here goes: * When I was interviewing bosses for my book, "45 Things That Drive Your Boss Crazy.and How to Avoid Them," I was surprised by the vehemence some managers had for employees who could not write them a simple note. Hopefully, this Tidbit Tuesday will post without problems, and the satellite guy is on the job. del.icio.us.

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On The Job

MAY 14, 2008

And it's equally hard to be patient when the Internet makes it seem like everything should happen at light speed. Here are some things to get you through the tough times until you become that "overnight success": * Create a better now. Recently I was having a discussion with some friends about the term "overnight success." del.icio.us.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 6, 2007

But as I was reading Oprah's article about the thing she knows for sure (a regular feature), I came up with a few of my own: * There always will be whiners at work. When all else fails, blame your Internet service provider. . When all else fails, blame your Internet service provider. "I No, I can't say that it did. del.icio.us.

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On The Job

JUNE 22, 2008

It's Monday morning, and the truth is: This week is going to suck big time because you keep doing the same truly, truly stupid things over and over again. So, in the interest of keeping things simple on a Monday, I'm going to give it to you straight: You're screwing up, and you have no one else to blame but yourself.

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On The Job

AUGUST 30, 2007

So, here’s the deal: You’re smart enough to do Internet research on your blind date, your former girlfriend and whether Jamaica is nice this time of year. Tags: interviews resumes job candidates lying thank-you notes. Did you do this?” I asked him, pointing to his name. His big blue eyes looked boldly into mine. He shook his head “no.”

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 20, 2007

Another executive felt a little more strongly about the importance of sending a thank-you note after an interview, noting that while it probably won't be only thing getting you a job, it certainly doesn't hurt. Tags: work/family balance lexicographer hot jobs thank-you notes. There are an estimated 200 full-time positions in the U.S.,

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On The Job

APRIL 23, 2009

I hear from employers every day who say that one of the things they are most concerned about with job applicants is that these people are who they say they are -- that they actually believe the views they espouse and they have the skills they claim. I know a lot of people are afraid to tell the truth right now. Follow through.

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Penelope Trunk

AUGUST 22, 2013

But some of you are big enough jerks to be startup founders, so here are more things you need to have up your sleeve: 1. The farm bank account has been funding the company , but Matthew has to buy cattle and we are approaching a disaster because I did things like buy a domain name instead of pay my phone bill. I said no. I held firm.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 30, 2007

What are some things you can learn from their behavior? · Use the Internet or call the company for an information packet before the event so that you’re prepared to ask questions of the recruiter. Use the Internet or call the company for an information packet before the event so that you’re prepared to ask questions of the recruiter.

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On The Job

JUNE 7, 2007

Sometimes just eliminating things can put things in perspective.) www.careers.org: This site provides thousands of links to a wide variety of career resources on the Internet. www.careers.org: This site provides thousands of links to a wide variety of career resources on the Internet. .

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On The Job

JULY 30, 2007

I’ve interviewed people about this subject for nearly 20 years, and the only thing I know is that I don’t want anyone telling me how to live my life and I figure the same holds true for everyone else. The greatest thing I can say it that my perspective is back, and I’m doing everything I can to keep it that way. And if felt great.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 26, 2007

Next thing you know, you’re bombarded with a barrage of jokes (most of which you have seen before), personal histories, and questions about your family, hobbies, and more. Bill Lampton, Ph.D., Recently, I asked him to discuss his newest efforts to teach us all how to be better e-mail communicators. No, there are other reasons.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 17, 2010

Technology is a beautiful thing but, if we have to point the finger at any one specific cause for the disintegration of the 8-hour workday, I’m aiming squarely in this direction. With a Blackberry, a laptop and a wireless Internet connection, you can literally set up shop anywhere. Most of us probably dream of the 8-hour workday.

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On The Job

MARCH 16, 2009

Brown, of Goshen, Ohio, says that he decided when things turned bad for his company to pursue a second love: computers. Brown, of Goshen, Ohio, says that he decided when things turned bad for his company to pursue a second love: computers. He soon hopes to achieve his certified Internet web (CIW) professional certification.

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Vantage Circle

APRIL 25, 2024

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of remote work, the need for effective collaboration tools has become paramount. As more and more individuals find themselves working from home or in distributed teams, the demand for platforms that facilitate seamless communication, project management, and teamwork, has surged.

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Vantage Circle

APRIL 25, 2024

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of remote work, the need for effective collaboration tools has become paramount. As more and more individuals find themselves working from home or in distributed teams, the demand for platforms that facilitate seamless communication, project management, and teamwork, has surged.

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Lateral Action

AUGUST 20, 2009

The tag-line said it all. Sometimes surfing the web leads to buried treasure. That's how I felt when I found Lateral Action. creativity + productivity = success. It Just Adds Up. My wife and I are real-life Hollywood Producers. Sounds fancy, but folks in our line of work have a pretty simple job description: Producers make stuff.

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crowdspring

MARCH 5, 2019

And, you’ve secretly shared that very same thought. Etsy is a booming online marketplace full of amazing hand-made items and vintage goods. The platform brought in revenues of over $400 million in just the first three quarters of 2018! Who wouldn’t want to be a part of such a successful venture? Is it worth selling on Etsy?

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Career Advancement

APRIL 1, 2019

Set up a professional Facebook account to keep your business contacts in the loop about the things they’ll really care about. The last thing you need after working hard to develop a professional Facebook profile is to have a goofball post something offensive on your wall. Do set your privacy settings accordingly.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 3, 2007

It's time for Tidbit Tuesday, where I try and find things to make you smile, think or just use as an excuse to avoid thinking about the fact that Britney Spears will be old enough to run for president in less than 10 years. 25 percent report not feeling OK when they are without internet access for longer than a day (US: 12 percent). •

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Penelope Trunk

DECEMBER 1, 2009

The only thing I found out from Google is that people with Asperger’s self-mutilate as a way to focus away from what is overwhelming. So the fact that I was driving the car illegally for three months did not bother me. But now I’m at the DMV. I know your first inclination is to say that I’m an idiot for waiting until the end of November.

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Penelope Trunk

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Believing in ourselves is the only thing that keeps us going and if we stop believing in ourselves, we get stuck. About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Twitter can save your life Posted to: Networking February 10th, 2010 Del.icio.us Twitter lets you find people like you.

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On The Job

AUGUST 8, 2007

7, I did the first thing any author does: I checked my Amazon.com ranking. At the very least, take away my high speed Internet until I get more control. It’s more a note to myself (and maybe someone else can learn something from it). When my book was published, Feb. When I wasn’t No. 1, I checked a few hours later. Hmmm…still not No.

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Penelope Trunk

OCTOBER 18, 2009

About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog The Internet has created a generation of great writers Posted to: College students | Diversity | Journalism October 19th, 2009 Del.icio.us Prior to the Internet, almost all writing people did was for the classroom. This is not a coincidence.

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Penelope Trunk

OCTOBER 22, 2009

I tried to do the advisable thing to do when you’re with someone who has commitment issues. All good things for kids. About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog How to deal with doubt: Take a leap Posted to: Fulfillment | Parenting October 22nd, 2009 Del.icio.us But I didn’t.

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Penelope Trunk

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Everyone tries to isolate themselves from things that drive them crazy. About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Check-up for self-delusion Posted to: Diversity | Self-management | Women February 7th, 2010 Del.icio.us The game is tantamount to cockfighting, only with people instead of animals.

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Penelope Trunk

APRIL 23, 2010

About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog We're nearing the end of email, maybe Posted to: Networking | Self-management April 23rd, 2010 Del.icio.us At first I didn’t believe it. So, I have been thinking for a while that I need to stop using email, but I was never sure my hunch was right.

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Penelope Trunk

JANUARY 25, 2010

Fortunately, like most things in workplace reform, Gen X-ers have already been the guinea pigs. This mostly seems like things have not changed. Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook I collect data points constantly, and I index them by topic, and I always hope that they will come together in an interesting, useful way.

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