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Turn seasonal work into a full-time gig

copy.desk — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:44:43 -0500

By Chip Cutter The Associated Press

NEW YORK | As companies hire extra workers for the holidays, some of these seasonal employees are already wondering: How do I turn this temporary position into something permanent? And, in this economy, can I?

Take accountablity for problems to turn 'luck' around

copy.desk — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:29:01 -0500

By Daneen Skube Interpersonal Edge | Tribune Media Services

I seem to have had a string of bad luck this year. Every time I turn around a new problem comes up and I haven’t even solved the old problems. Do I just have bad karma or is this something I can do to turn my luck around?

Don't count out a company that's firing - they may be hiring

copy.desk — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:15:26 -0500

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

DEAR JOYCE: I’ve read that you should not pass over companies that are terminating people, because they just might hire you. True or false? - M.D.V.

Don't be shy. Get recognized for your work.

copy.desk — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:48:51 -0500

By Liz Reyer, Star Tribune

The inner game It’ll help to have a vision for how you’d like to interact and be perceived. If you accept that you’ll need to become more self-promoting, then your goal will be to create a vision of visibility that is appealing and fits with your general temperament.

In time of need for yourself, don't be strong-armed into charity

copy.desk — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:35:54 -0500

By Rozanne R. Worrell Workplace Woes – Roze Knows

Beware the old win-a-scholarship marketing ploy

copy.desk — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:16:30 -0500

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

DEAR JOYCE: I must have landed on an Internet marketing list, because I receive so many e-mails pitching my chances to win a scholarship to an online college. Like: “Hey, mom, apply for a full-tuition scholarship, earn your degree and have a career!” Are these scholarships for real? – B.R.

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