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Before Day 1: Taking Advantage of the In-Between

Tom Spencer

If you are returning to school, take a wildly different class than your course of study. You were probably practicing case studies daily, so it should be easy to replace this daily discipline with practicing a new language every day. This is your chance to try something new, meet new people, and enjoy your time.

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How to Beat Mid-Career Malaise

Harvard Business

” He suggests making a concerted effort to meet the people who directly benefit from your work, whether they’re customers, clients, or colleagues. Seek meaning by making an effort to meet people who benefit from your work. . “But you need to break down the problem and start with the place where it hurts.

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How to Ask for a Promotion

Harvard Business

Case Study #1: Create a “ resume of accomplishments” to bolster your argument. She then set up a meeting to talk to her boss. “I was clear and concise while outlining the prep from my ‘resume,’” she says. Case Study #2: Ask at the right time and request specific feedback.

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Completing Graduate School Like a Consultant

Tom Spencer

Whether you are studying for your MBA , Ph.D., You might be completing case studies, conducting experiments, and writing lengthy legal reports, all of which will prepare you for your career. However, do not go right to the registrar and enroll in every course you are interested in taking.

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How to Deal with a Chronically Indecisive Boss

Harvard Business

Managers who can’t seem to pick a course of action — or who constantly change their minds – can be maddening. “Don’t spill your guts,” and, of course, don’t complain. ” If several people agree on a course of action, that’s further impetus for your boss to follow the recommendation.

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Is Your Employee Ready to Be a Manager?

Harvard Business

’” Of course, notes Hill, you must “pay attention to what the person has done, not just what she says.” Notice whether she is “a person who comes to staff meetings and has ideas not only about her tasks but also about other things going on in the organization.” That’s valuable information.

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What to Do When You Get a New Boss Every Few Months

Harvard Business

” Schedule an appointment to meet her one-on-one and bring a copy of your resume. Case Study #1: Accommodate your new boss and stay in touch with your old one. He flew to Ohio to meet with her in person. He chatted with her before meetings and whenever she was in town from Ohio.

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