2009 September

Bullies at Work…On the Rise? (Worth Fighting Back?)

By J.T. O’Donnell Last week, over at the Twitter Advice Project (T.A.P. into CAREEREALISM), our career experts got a challenging question from a follower who recently laid off a job where he or she had been bullied: I see workplace bullying as an increasing trend…especially, since it happened to me.

Past Employer Went Out of Business, Affect Job Search?

One of my past employers went out of business. How does that affect my job search?

Can Company Not Give Promotion Because of Family?

Despite winning several awards a year, I frequently get picked over for promotions. Their reasoning is because I have family obligations. What?

How Do I Differentiate My MBA?

I’ve only got several years of experience under my belt since getting my MBA. What can I do to stand out from the sea of competitors?

Suggestions for Landing Temp Job in Finance?

I am seeking jobs as a temp in the financial industry; it’s really what I want to go into. Any suggestions of the best way to get a temp job?

6 Leadership Traits YOU (the Employee) Need to Develop On-the-Job

By CAREEREALSM-Approved Expert, Debra Wheatman What makes for a great leader? Are leaders born, or can they be molded? Whether or not someone has the capacity to be a great leader, they still need to be molded and nurtured. Which means, EVERYONE, even if their job doesn’t have a leadership component right now, should consider [...]

Will Course in Social Media Count as Experience?

How do I get a job in social media without having had any experience in marketing, PR, or writing? Will a class count for experience?

What’s the REAL Reason They Cut My Hours?

My hours recently got cut by half and I don’t understand why. Should I cut my losses and quit? Do you think this is just a way to ease me out?

20 Virtual Internships Up For Grabs

By J.T. O’Donnell This past summer, we held our first ‘virtual’ internship. (In fact, it was highlighted in this Wall Street Journal article.) In exchange for free career coaching and course credit, students from D.C. to India, ages 18 to 50, came together to learn the power of Twitter, social media, and virtual teamwork. The [...]

Can’t Eat at Work, What Do I Do?

I have to take a break to eat every hour during work. I didn’t bring it up because I knew it would cost me the job. What do I do?

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