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Micromanaging: The Secret to Getting Employees to Love You More

In 2012, 75% of my clients said they called me for career coaching when they could no longer take micromanagement. Some felt like children, others like puppets. All said succumbing to a boss who is...
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3 Epic Kids Who Should Influence Your Career

Life changed when fixed income analyst Monique Péan’s 16- year old sister passed away in a tragic car accident. Monique found herself staring at seven computer screens and realizing that she didn’t know if she...
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The Essential Guide to Landing a Global Assignment [Top Six Questions to Consider]

Experiencing the world on your employer’s dime via a global assignment is increasingly becoming harder to realize without answering key questions. Global assignments are big risks for firms, so you must do your homework prior...
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Now You Can Explain Why You Got Laid Off Without Sabotaging Your Next Interview

Rumors are flying around that the editorial team at Thomson Reuters was laid-off this week, specifically those who scored lower than a four on their job reviews last year. Getting a pink slip is devastating...
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Job Hunter Tips: Accelerating Hiring Timelines

As a career coach to career changers, I've noticed that often when it rains it pours during a job hunt. For instance, you may be confronted with one job offer and have another decision pending....
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Interview Tips: When to Share Personal Information to Land a Job

It's NOT always inappropriate to discuss your personal life during a professional conversation -- including during a formal interview, informational interview, or while networking. However, so few interviewees or job seekers bring their personal experiences...
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Fast Contributors Make More Money than Fast Learners – Which One Are You?

How fast can you contribute to my bottom line? Conversations with 15 well-paid executives revealed that contributing toward important goals when you are newly hired commands more money than simply being a fast learner. During...
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