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Be careful with friendships on the job

copy.desk — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:39:27 -0500

By Samantha Bomkamp | The Associated Press

When it comes to workplace relationships, the general advice is to keep your distance. After all, friendships can be tested by a number of different issues in the workplace. But the people we see every day at work often become our closest friends. It’s no wonder, we spend roughly half of our waking hours with them.

Before sharing your skills, set rules to get what you want

copy.desk — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:30:26 -0500

By Daneen Skube Interpersonal Edge | Tribune Media Services

I’m really good at what I do! I’m often asked to “mentor” people in and outside my company but I’m never rewarded for doing so. I’m tired of being expected to help others in my profession without any respect for how long I’ve worked to learn what I know. How can I command respect?

Got health benefits? Leverage them in your job hunt.

copy.desk — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:15:14 -0500

By Joyce Lain Kennedy Workplace Q&A | Tribune Media Services

Use inexperience to your advantage in the workplace

copy.desk — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:48:32 -0400

By Lily Garcia Special to The Washington Post

When co-worker smells, use a tactful sensibility

copy.desk — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:36:59 -0400

By Rozanne R. Worrell Workplace Woes – Roze Knows

Can you start a business with no money?

copy.desk — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:27:17 -0400

By Joyce Lain Kennedy Workplace Q&A | Tribune Media Services

Stack the deck in your favor for a job interview

copy.desk — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:40:37 -0400

By Joyce Lain Kennedy Tribune Media Services

1. Realize that, apart from common-sense courtesy, there’s no single standard of rules. Cultural fit is in the eye of the beholder making the hiring decision. Dress, look and speak like the rest of the company’s crew, silently proclaiming, “I’m one of you.”

Did your mojo get up and go?

copy.desk — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:32:48 -0400

By Daneen Skube Interpersonal Edge | Tribune Media Services

I’ve been in a career funk for the last year. I used to feel like I was passionate about my job now I feel like I just go through the motions. How can I get my mojo back?

8 advantages to telecommuting

copy.desk — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:27:53 -0400

By Joyce Lain Kennedy Workplace Q&A | Tribune Media Services

DEAR JOYCE: Can you state the advantages of telecommuting that I can use to persuade my employer to let me work from home? – H.J.H.

Here are eight arguments to offer, thanks to Kate Lister and Tom Harnish, authors of “Undress for Success: The Naked Truth About Making Money at Home” (Wiley, 2009).

Learn to land freelance jobs online

copy.desk — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:12:23 -0400

By Joyce Lain Kennedy Tribune Media Services