Be diplomatic when competing with a friend for promotion
DEAR READERS: If you've worked at a company for any length of time, there's likely at least one person you consider a friend. And then it happens: You're both candidates...
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Is it OK to accept a full-time job you only see as a short-term stint?
DEAR READERS: As good as the job market is, there's no guarantee someone is going to be offered the job they want in the field they want at the company...
How to boost your chances of turning an internship into a full-time job
DEAR READERS: Several 20-somethings I know have taken post-college internships to get the kind of real-world experience that will help them beef up their résumés. If they are interested in...
Dissatisfied with position? Look into moving elsewhere in company
DEAR READERS: I've known many people over the years who've told me they like the company they work for but aren't thrilled with their job. Sometimes it's due to the...
Take steps before blowing the whistle at work
DEAR READERS: Whistleblowing is in the news a lot these days, but it doesn't only affect government officials. If an employee believes a co-worker or supervisor is doing something that...
How to find the best references when you’ve only worked one place
DEAR READERS: Longevity might not be the norm in the workplace today, but there are many people who have only had one job for their entire career or have worked...
How to handle stress at work
So many people I speak with -- no matter their age -- are feeling anxious and stressed about work (and many times about life in general). Obviously, this can affect...
How laid off workers can get employed again
DEAR READERS: A few months ago, I read a story in The New York Times about an autoworker who had been laid off from the blue-collar job he'd had for...
Courtesy, patience, sense of direction
Helal Alsubagh, 34 Title: Chauffeur Employer: Petra Limousine Services, Oak Lawn Salary range: $8-$10 an hour, plus tips Q. How did you get involved in the chauffeur business? A. I've...
Animal lover comes to the rescue
Ty Holden, 42 Title: President/animal rescue professional Employer: Wildlife Police Inc., Willowbrook Salary range: $30,000 to $50,000 annually, depending on the number of hours worked Q. How did you get...