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Before the day of your interview, make sure set aside some time to practice with a friend or partner, and go through your answers to the kinds of questions your interviews will be most likely to send your way. Prepare a statement that explains why you’re interested in this job, what you have to offer… Read more »

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You work for a serious business staffed by adult employees, not a pre-school. So you know that the entire company won’t fall apart if you occasionally crack down on an erring employee or deliver a round of constructive criticism. But at the same time, you know that every time you express a negative word, you… Read more »

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Hiring is expensive– there’s little argument about this. And regardless of your industry, bringing on new staff can mean temporarily slowed team productivity and a general investment in time and training resources that will (ideally) pay off once the new employee is up and running. But the longer this process drags on, the deeper the… Read more »

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You’ve decided it’s time to start the next chapter of your professional journey, and after a discreet and strategic job search, you’ve landed the position you’ve been looking for. Congratulations! But before you shift your full attention to your future with your new employer, you’ll still need to make a clean break with your current… Read more »

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Eventually, all novice managers encounter one of the biggest challenges of any supervisory position: looking out over a group of competent, industrious, intelligent employees and choosing just one of them for a coveted promotion. This decision has to be made, and usually there’s no way around it; just because you’re torn between two highly qualified… Read more »

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When you walk into your workplace in the morning, the first few moves you make can have a lasting impact on the productivity and value of your day. But many employees don’t recognize that the last few minutes of the day are just as important when it comes to getting things done, reinforcing positive relationships… Read more »

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Get your employees to take charge of their projects, and you’ll vastly cut back on the time you spend looking over their shoulders. Micromanagement might work for employees who are just beginning to exercise a new skill set, or stepping into new responsibilities with training wheels firmly in place. But once they know what they’re… Read more »

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We’ve all heard plenty of stories about the candidate who burst into the room singing show tunes or did backflips in the hallway to get an employer’s attention. And sometimes almost any unconventional move will get the job done, simply because defying convention shows optimism and courage. But if you plan to take this route,… Read more »

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In the modern workplace, there are three core qualities that can help any manager thrive. And without these qualities, managing a team can feel exhausting and unproductive. Do you have these general skills in your leadership tool kit? The Ability to Clear the Path and Lead By Example Strong, effective managers lead from the front… Read more »

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Managers, especially those at the mid-level caught between front line employees and C-level executives, are taught one thing over and over again: Focus on others. Keep your attention, your time, your words, your gestures, and your priorities aligned with the needs of those around you. If your employees aren’t catching on to a new concept… Read more »