As I addressed previously in The Lost Art of the Thank You Note, I strongly believe saying thank you is important. It seems that in the rush to get help and information some young professionals may be forgetting this common courtesy. If a professional offers you advice, a resume critique or job search assistance, at … Continue reading Don’t Forget to Say Thank You
Have you ever noticed that when you are passionate about something, the words all just flow? I’m totally over my writing block and all it took was a Thank You note. I recently wrote a note to someone I’ve never met and probably never will. The woman will be celebrating 75 years with an organization … Continue reading The Lost Art of the Thank You Note
You work around the same people for eight hours a day. It is hard not to build relationships with them. I would even call some of them friendships. But very few would earn the title, "work bestie." I have been lucky that every place I've worked, be it a newsroom or a cubicle, I've found … Continue reading Who is your Work Bestie?
After yesterday’s post about how not to interact with your co-workers, I thought we all could use a reminder that a little niceness goes a long way. There’s something about a birthday wish from a co-worker, even if it’s on a post it note that means a lot. In my office we don’t give gifts, … Continue reading A little niceness goes a long way