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Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 1:30pmJames F. Thompson0
Your office is probably already abuzz with talk and speculation about the upcoming Oscar’s ceremony on Sunday night. Here is everything you need to know to participate intelligently in conversations with your clients and colleagues.
The 2012 Oscars will be held at 7pm EST on Sunday, February 26 on ABC to celebrate “outstanding film achievements in 2011”. This is the 86th Academy Awards ceremony and will be hosted by veteran Billy Crystal, who hosted the event eight times before. Any discussion of the Oscar Awards this week will eventually come down to the Best Picture of the Year (and next week will focus on the most memorable thank you speeches).
Here are the films up for Best Picture: The...
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Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 12:00pmJames F. Thompson0
In addition to attending the right school and working at the right company, one’s career success can be greatly boosted by securing the right mentor. As with those other decisions, choosing the right mentor for you can be a tricky proposition. The best mentor for your isn’t always the one who has had the most success in life, but the one who matches your personality, value system and spiritual compass.
Take time to research your prospective mentors and learn about them not just as professionals, but as people. Where were they born and how far have they come life, and why? Only when you have done your homework will you be prepared to reach out to your chosen mentor. By knowing the details of their success, and you have demonstrated a level of commitment that will make them more...
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Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 10:30amJames F. Thompson0
When making important career choices we deliberate over a litany of questions that impact our careers and the overall quality of our lives. How much money does the job pay? Where is it located? How long is the commute? In addition to those questions, however, you should ask yourself another crucial question: Do I believe in this job?
This article explains, “Be a part of something you believe in. This could be anything. People may take an active role in their local city council, find refuge in religious faith, join a social club supporting causes they believe in, or find passion in their careers. In each case, the physiological outcome is the same. They engage themselves in...
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Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 10:00amBobbi Dempsey0
Nobody likes working with grumpy, miserable people. Yes, we know that the office isn’t always a laugh a minute—and sometimes it can be a huge headache—but having a sense of humor can make things much better for you and everyone else in your office.
As this article says, a sense of humor can not only help you alleviate tension in the office and encourage a positive environment overall, but it can also help your career. People with a good sense of humor often have great people skills and tend to have the type of engaging personality that makes people want to work with—and hire—them.
Of course, there are limits. This doesn’t mean you...
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