I saw a set of questions online about how to manage and mentor marketing interns. As I used to manage and mentor lots of consultants including interns when I worked for Deloitte, I wanted to share my 2 cents. The questions didn’t specify whether these were high school, college, or MBA interns, so I… ...
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Office Politics – Should I leverage it to further my career?
Early in my career, I have been burnt by office politics but not in the way you think. I didn’t feel burnt because someone else sabotaged my job. On the contrary, I concluded, I burnt myself because I didn’t understand or appreciate office politics and the importance of using it fairly and skillfully to protect and build… ...
Mentoring Model – Mutual Mentorship or Paying it Forward?
Yesterday, one of my friend sent me this article written by Steve Blank about Mentors, Teachers, and Coaches. I wanted to shared it with you to get your perspective. Steve makes great distinctions about the difference between mentors vs. teachers vs. coaches. I completely agree with this. He says Teachers, coaches and mentors are… ...
How to Answer – What is Your Salary Requirement?
The “what is your salary requirement” question is always a tricky and awkward one to answer. The best way is to avoid answering it tactfully for as long as possible. I recommend the following strategies in address the salary requirement question. Try your best to not provide any numbers – because you want to avoid either… ...
Self Promotion Ideas
In a previous post I wrote "Hard Work Does Not Guarantee Success." I still believe it but it begs the question - Then what else do you need to do to guarantee success? One answer that many people would agree with is - self promotion - make sure important people (like your boss and their boss) know what a top performer you are. That's easier said then done. How to finesse self-promotion without coming off too boastful or self-centered is tricky.
How to Communicate Bad News to Your Manager
I don't have to tell you that not everything at work is always smooth sailing. Sometime things are delayed, mistakes are made, wrong numbers are published. It may be your fault, it may be a bad circumstance, or a combination of both. What do you say when your boss wants a progress report and things are not going so well?
Laid Off? Now What – 5 Things to Do
You have just been laid off. Now what? This can be a confusing and stressful time, and sometimes well-meaning friends don’t know what to say or how to help. Don’t worry! Your fellow readers Tamara, Ajantha, Judy and I have some great tips for you. The best way to move forward after being laid off… ...