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The Job Interview: Make a Great First Impression
It has been ages since my last job interview. Had I known then what I know now, I might have been hired for a higher position than what I originally applied for. I know how disastrous an unprepared applicant can be during an interview. I have seen them time and time again. Here are some ideas on how to better prepare for that life-changing interview.
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How to be Happier at Work
Dear Wheeler,
People are work are really stressing out lately. The deadlines have become tighter and competition has become fiercer. I personally am losing interest and tempted to quit. I unfortunately need this job. What can I do to improve my situation? Help!!!
Anand
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Dear Anand,
This article will provide 3 tips that will make you feel happier at work. It is essential to be satisfied with what you are doing because it is a “necessary evil” that you need to do almost everyday. Read through my suggestions and let me know if they work for you.
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Conflict Can Bring Teams Together
Dear Wheeler,
I work as a supervisor in sales company and managing a group of high performing but strong willed individuals drives me crazy! Is there any way for me to get rid of conflicts and just have the team members work like a well-oiled machine?
Thanks
Jonah
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Hi Jonah,
Check this article out. I hope it helps you with your problem.
Thanks
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Don't Hire Your Friends!
Dear Wheeler,
I am on the verge of hiring my friend Joe to work for me. He is a great person and he happens to be one of my most reliable friends. However, I am having second thoughts about pushing through because of a disastrous situation that a colleague of mine encountered. What are your thoughts?
Ken
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Hi Ken
In my opinion, you should think hard and think twice about hiring friends. There’s a reason why we are supposed to have a demarcation between our personal and professional lives. Read through this article. I hope this enlightens you.
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Playing with the Boss
Dear Wheeler,
I’m falling in love with my boss. I’m new to our company and all the late nights at the office is taking its toll on me. He wants to keep our relationship a secret because the company we are working for frowns upon inter-office relationships. Even my friends are telling me to find somebody else. What should I do?
Best of luck,
Jessica
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Hi Jessica,
I’m gonna be straightforward with this one. If you can help it, move on and find another guy. There’s a reason why inter-office relationships are shunned by big companies, and it’s even worse for your case because you are involved with your boss! Trust me, it will get complicated as your little affair progresses. Here’s why:
1. Conflict of Interest - It’s the job of your boss to evaluate and discipline you. Praises are easy, but what happens when he needs to call you out on something that you did wrong? It will not be a comfortable situation for either of you.
2. Gossip - It doesn’t matter if you try to hide the relationship. People will see you together. People will talk about you. People will make nasty rumors against you, and even a casual smoke or meeting will become malicious. Your achievements will be questioned, and the integrity of your boss will go down the drain.
3. You will see too much of each other - Working together is a death sentence for a lot of relationships. You will see each other during work and after work. You will hardly have anything else to talk about, and office issues will most likely go straight to the bedroom. It will get suffocating at some point. Having some time apart is healthy for a relationship.
4. Hostility at the workplace - Every relationship has its roadblocks, and it is inevitable to have fights or breakups. This results to a communication issue that will impact productivity at work. If the relationship ends, there will be a lot of tension at work and it may end up costing you your career.
Don’t get me wrong. Some of the best relationships started at the office. But it takes a lot of work and energy to draw a line between personal and professional relations.
