Sisterly Advice from an X-Y ‘Tweener

For a while now, I’ve been feeling a little out of place among Gen Y. Like you, I was raised on the “you’re special” diet of Mr. Rogers. Like you, I came of age via IMs and chat rooms. And, heck, I even have a blog.
However, like my fellow generational straddlers (I was born in [...]

64 Action items for the newly employed and the ambitious

First year on the job? Try these 64 action items (in particular order) to make a name for yourself in your company and in your community.
Not new to the job? There’s something in this list for everyone; whether it’s your first year on the job or your tenth year on the job.

Set [...]

Two words that branded me as the girl in the room

Several years ago I was in a meeting with several men who were old enough to be my father and, in some cases, my grandfather. I was the only female and the only one under the age 40.
Instead of feeling intimidated, I felt proud and almost powerful. Here is I was this young fresh [...]

Take your messy desk all the way to the corner office

There are two schools of thought around messy desks,
and interestingly they both have to do with the mind:

A clear desk is a sign of an empty mind.
A messy desk is a sign of a cluttered mind.

These two popular sayings make it clear that your desk [...]

Three business-related web resources to check out

BNET: The go-to place for management

BNET is a great resource that I highly recommend for business professionals - new and seasoned. You’re sure to find fresh insight on a variety of topics, including management, strategy, and worklife.
Who should visit: inquisitive professionals, managers
Why I like it: It keeps me up-to-date on workplace issues and is an [...]

The power of an A-List

It’s performance review you time. You sit down at your computer, open up the form, and start rating yourself on various aspects of your job. But, suddenly, you’re blank. You can’t think of specific examples to support your claim of excellence. You rack your brain. Flip through your calendar to review past appointments and meetings. [...]

10 ways to earn the title of office jerk

So, your goal is to be the office jerk? Boy, is this list really going to help you achieve that dream!

In all seriousness, though, this list, while certainly not exhaustive, shows common workplace behaviors you should avoid – unless, of course, being the office idiot really is your goal.

Six small habits that will change your image immediately

If you’re a young professional, you probably know the way others see you can be important to your growth and success. While you certainly can’t control everyone’s impression, there are a few small things you can do to make you more approachable and more professional.
1. Walk with your head up.
Walk with confidence around your office [...]

First comes the résumé, then comes the interview

There’s been a lot of talk among the Gen Y blogs recently about interviewing. From 10 Crucial Questions on How to Interview (and the Answers) to 4 Common Job Interview Mishaps and How to Recover from Them, these articles, while helpful for interviewing, don’t help you actually get the interview. You do this by having [...]

Seven ways get noticed (and get ahead) at work

The best way to get noticed is to know your stuff and be good at your job. However, sometimes this isn’t enough. Sure, you could broadcast your accomplishments to your boss , or the entire company for that matter, but if you’re like me you may prefer a more subtle approach.
Here are seven easy ways [...]