There’s nothing more maddening than waiting for things to happen. With job applications, there’s a double whammy. It’s using up time, and that time can be used more productively. 1. Clear the decks. When you have a chance, clear up everything domestically, even household chores. Make sure you don’t have anything getting in the way of your [...]
A customer has a problem and isn’t happy. Now it’s your problem, and you’re not too happy about it. One of the basics of customer service is handling complaints. If you can’t handle them, get out of customer service. Difficult customers are inevitable. This is always tricky, and has to be done properly. You’ll find that a [...]
Remember the line “I have to work with these people”? That’s where the office party kicks in. The office party has a deserved reputation for being tricky and potentially dangerous. Add humans, alcohol, and whatever relationships are involved, and you have a recipe for practically anything. The office party is like a society, all in one place [...]
Job search, careers and life in the year 2100. Episode 1
A small thing can turn into a big crisis.
