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Small business co-workers have to tolerate a lot of bad behavior, especially since office mates are working in close quarters. But sometimes that behavior crosses the line from annoying to downright wrong. Whether it’s stealing or gossiping, here’s a look at five bad behaviors you should never engage in and why they could torpedo your career.
If you are a 2012 graduate and you landed a full-time job, first off – congratulations! The job market remains tough and although the unemployment rate for 2012 graduates has decreased to 7.2%, you are one of few graduates with a salary and benefits to depend on.
For most May graduates, not only have you landed a job, but your start date isn’t until the fall, leaving you with the entire summer off. Many of you probably have a summer planned of pool-side relaxation, maybe a vacation planned here or there and weekend trips to visit friends marked on your calendars.
Without a doubt you should be celebrating your last free summer, but remember – your competition is still at work.
Another CEO out at Yahoo. After just four months on the job, Scott Thompson left his post as CEO this past Sunday following an embellished resume scandal. One Yahoo employee noted just days before Thompson officially left: “The constant changes in the organization structure and leadership team were a distraction and drain. Just when you would gain some momentum, you would reset. One step backward to only take one step forward.”
Glassdoor, a social jobs and career community, takes a deeper look into Yahoo’s CEO and company ratings over the past four years to see how employee sentiment at this tech giant has changed by quarter.
Everyone sends a resume, but few people go beyond to prepare an addenda. So next time you’re applying for a job you really want, you may want to come up with an extra or two to capture the hiring manager’s attention.
Mother’s Day is a time to appreciate moms for the many jobs they do, from taking the kids to school to leading a board room meeting. Glassdoor, a social jobs and career community, turned to recent company reviews to uncover what moms and parents appreciate most when it comes to jobs and work.
What is never covered are the things that will definitely result in ruining your chance at the job. The obvious ones are being late, snarling at the other employees, and complaining about the coffee. Good manners are essential in the interview process.
However, it’s also worth pointing out what to avoid during an interview. By all means, never ever do any of these 12 things.
Community is the glue that lets authentic people participate fully in workplace cultures. Communities require collaboration, participation and investment. People who put effort into remaining true to themselves and their core values, rather than relying on just one abstraction such as a personal brand, understand the value of community and workplace.
Here are five things to do to free yourself from the limited thinking behind the notion of personal brands:
Many college students pursue a minor for a variety of reasons. Most decide there’s a niche they want to explore further for their own personal reasons. After all, when else can you take 18 credits worth of courses simply because you find them interesting, like ancient Mediterranean studies, music performance, or philosophy?
Your minor might not be something you think about often, but it can be a supplement to your skillset even after college. Here are four ways you can be sure to get the most out of your minor in the workforce.
Higher stress levels may cause you to react to situations emotionally, or to behave in an otherwise less than professional manner. You may say things you later regret, even at the office. Unfortunately, there are certain statements which, when made to your boss, are almost always guaranteed to damage your career. Avoid saying the following things at all costs.
Working for a startup isn’t for everyone, nor is the process of finding and getting a job with a burgeoning company. But before you even begin your job search you’ll need to make sure you fit the start-up bill. That means having a certain attitude and entrepreneurial spirit that may not be needed at an established company.
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5 Bad Behaviors You Should Never Do In A Small Office by Donna Fuscaldo May 16th, 2012
Staying Sharp This Summer Before Your First Day At Work by Heather Huhman May 15th, 2012
How To Get A Hiring Manager's Attention by Vickie Elmer May 14th, 2012
12 Ways To Blow Your Job Interview by John Sumser May 11th, 2012
5 Steps To Free Your Personal Brand by Meghan M. Biro May 10th, 2012