Last week I was chatting with a colleague about the topic of changing bosses. During my own career, I’ve had the experience of getting hired by “Paul” only to arrive and find “Jim” in charge. It’s rarely easy. I wasn’t alone. In her wonderful (but sadly out of print) book, Thursdays Till 9, advertising superstar […]
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Handling criticism on the job
Many years ago, when I was a college professor, we had a dean who could be more than a little temperamental. Department heads would come out of meetings swearing and upset. They rarely stood up to the dean. (If you’re not familiar with academic hierarchy, deans are like directors and department heads are more like […]
Great Career Advice: "Not What I Expected"
Q. “Hi, Cathy. I just took a job that represents a big step up in my field. As part of the package, I was promised a 10% bonus after 6 months. But it’s been nine months, I haven’t seen a dime and my boss changes the subject when I bring it up.” A. Believe it […]
Online Education For Mid-Life Career Change
When executives and professionals think of mid-life career change, they often consider a return to school. We’re often programed to associate career development with formal training, and that’s not always a bad thing. Today you don’t even have to leave home to find a new career. You can go online for career change. In fact, […]
Thinking about leaving? Keep the thoughts to yourself.
Thinking about leaving your job for a new one? It’s rarely a good idea to share your dissatisfaction with anyone on the job – boss or colleagues. Use your own phone and email. Give the company exactly the amount of notice you’re required by the policy manual. In some companies an internal transfer requires pre-approval […]
Your First Step to Career Change
Career change often begins with a statement. “I hate my current job. I want a totally different environment. What are some steps I can take to make a move?” Alas, many career books give a false impression. They suggest that career change proceeds at an orderly and very linear pace. Typically, you are advised to […]