Subscribe to this tag What to Expect When Across-the-Board Layoffs are Coming
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Suzanne Lucas
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On Careers - November 5, 2009
Some things companies usually consider when they determine who gets laid off.
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Why New Hires Need a Culture Lesson
By
Suzanne Lucas
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On Careers - October 29, 2009
You can't just assume that all companies operate the way yours does.
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How to Address Your Layoff in Your Job Search
By
Suzanne Lucas
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On Careers - October 22, 2009
Why you don't need to bring it up at the interview.
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Why You Need to Know the Difference Between HR and an MD
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Suzanne Lucas
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On Careers - October 1, 2009
Medical diagnoses are not part of my job.
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The Best Kind of Job Training
By
Suzanne Lucas
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On Careers - September 24, 2009
Nothing says "I don't value my employees" like sending them to worthless training classes.
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Can You Change Your Mind After Turning Down an Offer?
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Suzanne Lucas
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On Careers - September 17, 2009
If this manager was searching for a candidate, and a favorite reappeared on the scene, she'd snatch him up.
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When You're Looking for a Paycheck, Not Personal Fulfillment
By
Suzanne Lucas
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On Careers - September 10, 2009
How do you tell an interviewer that you're right for the job because the pay is good and the office is close?
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It's Your Career: Take Control of It
By
Suzanne Lucas
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On Careers - September 3, 2009
Sometimes it's hard to see what's holding you back.
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Look for the Job No One Else Wants
By
Suzanne Lucas
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On Careers - August 27, 2009
The ride may not be as thrilling at first, but it's better than standing in line.
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How to Get Time Sheets Filled Out
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Suzanne Lucas
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On Careers - August 20, 2009
An employer is looking for ways to motivate employees.
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Laid Off and Pregnant: Is There Any Recourse?
By
Suzanne Lucas
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On Careers - August 13, 2009
It's illegal to fire someone because she's pregnant, but it's not illegal to fire a pregnant woman.
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How to Beat Typecasting in Your Job Search
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Suzanne Lucas
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On Careers - August 6, 2009
There's no secret to landing a job in a field that's new to you.
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What to Do When a Dream Job Isn't
By
Suzanne Lucas
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On Careers - July 30, 2009
What to do when the seemingly hot-shot boss has you working 14-hour days.
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Should You 'Friend' a Company Contact For a Job?
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Suzanne Lucas
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On Careers - July 23, 2009
Facebook may not be the best means of contacting tangential company connections.
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How to Respond to a Job Rejection E-mail
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Suzanne Lucas
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On Careers - July 9, 2009
How do you send a thank-you note when all you feel is anger?
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Whose Side is HR on, Anyway?
By
Suzanne Lucas
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On Careers - June 25, 2009
An employee wonders if human resources will help her, or protect her manager.
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Relax, Job Seeker. Hiring Managers Understand.
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Suzanne Lucas
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On Careers - June 18, 2009
Don't spend too much time crafting an explanation for why you're leaving your current job.
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Why Brad Pitt Might Be Working in The Next Cubicle
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Suzanne Lucas
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On Careers - June 11, 2009
Your manager hired your coworker for a reason, even if you can't see it.
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Why Your Coworkers Might Not Be the Problem
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Suzanne Lucas
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On Careers - June 4, 2009
Fix yourself. That is, after all, the only person you can control.
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When a Colleague Leaves Under a Cloud
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Suzanne Lucas
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On Careers - May 28, 2009
Should an employer share any of the details with employees?
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The Unexpected Wisdom of Being Honest in a Job Interview
By
Suzanne Lucas
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On Careers - May 21, 2009
Pretending to be someone you're not--and getting a job under false pretenses--isn't worth it.
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When The Boss's Wife is The HR Department
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Suzanne Lucas
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On Careers - May 14, 2009
Some advice on dealing with the dynamics of a family company.
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The Dress Code Fight Isn't Worth It
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Suzanne Lucas
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On Careers - April 30, 2009
If your boss asks you to stop wearing something--even dress shorts--just let it go.
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Written Up at Work? Sign on The Line
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Suzanne Lucas
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On Careers - April 23, 2009
Employees who disagree with a manager's write-up won't get anywhere by refusing to sign it.
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This is Why Management is Hard
By
Suzanne Lucas
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On Careers - April 9, 2009
A manager has a complicated issue that she thinks is about performance, but it's really about relationships.
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