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February 2011

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February 23, 2011

10 Career Poisoning Moves to Avoid (Part I)

This is Part I of a two part series. 1.) Poor likeability. If you are disliked, it's irrelevant whether you're good at your job because your co-workers will avoid you. 2.) Not being a team player. No one is comfortable around a prima donna. Even professional athletes like Terrell Owens…
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Hiring
February 23, 2011

Hiring Effectively

Hiring Effectively: Throw out The Laundry List Most hiring authorities use an extensive list of criteria such as: certifications, years of experience, responsibilities, education, etc. I have known managers to have more than 15 separate criteria. Having such rigid criteria often will eliminate professionals that may be the best fit.…
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February 23, 2011

Developing and Maintaining Your Network

Keys to Developing and Maintaining Your Network The success and satisfaction you derive from your network is in direct proportion to the time and effort you apply to it. Key ingredients include: 1) RECIPROCITY- Both parties must have their needs met. You give; you get. Give value to your network…
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Leadership and career
February 23, 2011

Manager as a Corporate Athlete

Manager as Corporate Athlete Who would you want on your basketball team taking the game-winning shot with two seconds left? Would you want a confident and relaxed teammate like Michael Jordan, or a stressed out teammate? The answer is obvious. Let's apply this in our business environment. You, as a…
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Recruiting
February 23, 2011

Why Brand Your Audit Department

Branding your audit department is essential for your success. A brand consists of a logo, a name and the entire feelings and expectations created by a product or service. Why brand your audit department? To show your customers how your department positively affects the company To set expectations for your…
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February 23, 2011

Personal Branding: “The Three W’s”

To get ahead in today's corporate world, you have to market yourself to others. The first and most important way to do this is through branding. Your brand should be reflected in a 15 to 30 second introduction of yourself that tells someone: 1. Who you are 2. What is…
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Leadership and career
February 23, 2011

How to Mentor

Mentoring Successful managers are strong mentors to their staff members. This is done by: Being a positive role model and identifying other managers that can do the same. Supporting your staff in calculated risk-taking that is essential for their growth. Working with your staff individually to understand and help them…
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February 22, 2011

Evaluating a New Job

Know How to Evaluate a New Job: Ask these 4 questions to evaluate whether a new job may enhance your career: 1. Is the company well established in their field? 2. Will the position meet my immediate career and lifestyle goals? 3. Will there be continued options for career growth…
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Recruiting
February 22, 2011

Selling Candidates on Your Company

Think you're not in sales? Think again. Recruiting top professionals requires you to sell your company in the interview. Here's a guideline for the order in which to sell to the candidate in the interview process: 1. Sell the company 2. Sell the position 3. Sell career growth options 4.…
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February 22, 2011

10 Work Strategies to Help Develop Your Career – Part 2

This is the second installment of 10 Strategies to Help Develop Your Career. See our website for last month's archived article. 6. Manage your own morale; in today's flat organization don't look to senior management to be your cheerleader. Be self-motivated. 7. Be deliberate in changing employers; if your learning…
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