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Career Couch: When Office Colleagues Have Conflicts

A. If, after a few days, your co-worker is acting as if nothing occurred, it’s probably best to ignore the situation, says Damon Beyer, co-author of “The Right Fight” and a management consultant with Booz & Company in Houston. “If it is clear, however, ...

From EILENE ZIMMERMAN, The New York Times,  13 Mar 2010

Career Couch: Making Yourself Indispensable

Q. Your company went through layoffs and you survived, but you want to do more than just hold on. How can you make yourself more valuable to your company and improve your chances of a future promotion? A. You can enhance your odds of promotion by ...

From EILENE ZIMMERMAN, The New York Times,  13 Feb 2010

When stress flirts with burnout

“Awareness is key,” Mandel says. “Just knowing this is happening is a start, because then you can work to counteract it.” Look for physical symptoms too, because stress can cause problems such as insomnia, backaches, headaches and chest pain, says ...

From EILENE ZIMMERMAN, livemint.com,  24 Jan 2010
Related Topics: Robert Rosen

Career Couch: When Stress Flirts With Burnout

Q. You are a professional who is accustomed to stress, but all the uncertainty and anxiety in the workplace these days is putting you under more pressure than usual. You feel burned out are you? A. Determine whether you’re suffering from burnout by ...

From EILENE ZIMMERMAN, The New York Times,  16 Jan 2010
Related Topics: Robert Rosen,  University of California, Los Angeles

Career Couch: As a New Manager, Get to Know Your Team

Q. You’re beginning your first job in a management role. You want to be taken seriously but also want your team to like you. How do you set the right tone? A. Within the first few days of starting as a manager, set up a time to meet individually with ...

From EILENE ZIMMERMAN, The New York Times,  19 Dec 2009
Related Topics: Lee Hecht Harrison

Career Couch: Expecting a Baby, but Not the Stereotypes

Q. You recently became pregnant and expect to continue working through the pregnancy and after maternity leave. Although the initial reaction has been positive, is it possible you will face negative repercussions in the office? A. It is possible, said ...

From EILENE ZIMMERMAN, The New York Times,  21 Nov 2009
Related Topics: George Mason,  Northeastern University

Career Couch: Helping Teenagers Find Their Dreams

Q. What, if anything, can parents of high-school-age children do to guide them toward their true professional calling? A. Some parents are apt to put pressure on their children about choosing a first career, thinking that it will determine the course ...

From EILENE ZIMMERMAN, The New York Times,  24 Oct 2009
Related Topics: DePauw University,  New York University

Career Couch: The Promotion That Got Away

Q. You were just passed over for a promotion that you believe you deserved. You are shocked but don’t want to mishandle the situation. What should you do? A. First, calm down. You may feel as if you’ve just sustained a body blow, but you need time to ...

From EILENE ZIMMERMAN, The New York Times,  26 Sep 2009
Related Topics: Harvard University

Career Couch: When a Colleague Doesn’t Pull His Weight

Q. You work with someone you think is lazy and resent him for it. He doesn’t seem to carry his load, wastes time socializing and misses deadlines. Is it possible that your perception of him is wrong? A. Yes. When we compare our own work with that of ...

From EILENE ZIMMERMAN, The New York Times,  29 Aug 2009
Related Topics: Administaff, Inc.

Career Couch: Are Three Martinis Three Too Many?

Q. You are new to the corporate world and not sure what to do at business functions or after-hour gatherings where alcohol is present. If everyone else is drinking including your boss should you drink, too? A. For those new to the professional world, ...

From EILENE ZIMMERMAN, The New York Times,  1 Aug 2009
Related Topics: Facebook Inc.

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