February 28th, 2012

Tips & Co.

Project a good first impression. As you shake a person’s hand, notice the color of their eyes. By doing so, you’ll gain strong eye contact in a way that shows you’re interested in who they are and what they have to say.

February 21st, 2012

Tips & Co.

When you run into a problem, try to think of at least two possible solutions before you take that to your boss. Don’t cultivate a reputation for being a problem-sharer – be a problem-solver!

February 13th, 2012

Tips & Co.

Say yes to every request and you will soon be buried in work. Don’t try to please everyone. Set priorities and plan. Estimate how long each task will take based on your workload.

February 7th, 2012

Tips & Co.

Do you have people step into your working area, see you’re on the phone and stand there staring at you, waiting for you to end your call? Or worse, asks you a question while you’re on the call? Keep a notepad and pen on your desk and point to it, hinting to leave a message. [...]