Some of the biggest monsters and cold-hearted executive sharks still soften up around the holiday season, so not taking advantage of their vulnerability isn’t very smart. I would like to share some ideas on making Christmas work for you. Identify your targets It’s the end of the year and a perfect time to reassess your […]
WHEN WORK IS HELL Unfortunately finding yourself in a difficult situation at work is more common than people like to admit. Whether it is a result of recent changes (restructuring, merger or split) or getting caught in a fatal political conflict, you may start considering just walking away. Stop! Quitting will not bring you the […]
While cleaning up her 9-year-old son’s room, Maria Dubov found his school paper and we all thought it was a perfect addition to our blog. Of course we had to get his permission first:)
When Facebook was becoming popular it started out very innocent and playful: we used it to watch our old classmates get fat or stalk our exes. Over the years, whether we like it or not, FB has become an integral part of our reality. There is a social expectation that if you don’t have a […]
I often see the most hardworking and diligent IT professionals get passed up on for promotions in a large corporate setting. Eventually they get discouraged as they watch their less productive colleagues progress rapidly and show off their new fancy titles… How does this happen? Actually, there is a simple explanation. Adding value is a relative term. […]
Doing consulting/contract work is very common in IT consulting allows for a wide range of technical exposure, a change of pace and perspective. Finding themselves in between jobs, many would consider this route; however IT candidates are often puzzled about how much they should be making as a contractor. Those who are used to thinking […]
Perm doesn’t exist I’m sorry to burst your bubble, but there is no such thing as a “permanent” job position, especially in Illinois, and contract to hire offers several important benefits over perm positions. Get real In the state of Illinois especially, an employer is under no obligation to keeping you employed, you can be […]
You’ll want to bookmark this article — trust me. Last week I had a coffee meeting in Oakbrook with a person I respect very much, Janet Godbey. Janet has been a human resources manager with Newell-Rubbermaid for the last several years, and throughout her career she’s dealt with every kind of crazy employee issue imaginable. […]
Start your new job correctly Most people don’t realize how your first few months, weeks and even days on the job affect your career. First impressions form opinions that may be very hard to change later. So when you run into your new office a few minutes late because you didn’t know where to park, […]
Bridges… don’t burn ‘em. When planning your exit, it’s most important to remember that we live and work in a small world. That guy who shares a wall with the printer may someday interview you for your dream job. So resigning on a positive note is vital. Bridges… build new ones. Before making your official […]