Developing Relationships with Your Coworkers When on a Short-Term Assignment

• August 8, 2014
• Posted in Career Best Practices

A temporary assignment presents certain challenges in terms of fitting in with peers and colleagues. Developing relationships requires the same interpersonal skills regardless of whether it is a long-term or short-term context; however, understanding your role as a temporary employee can help you to avoid stepping on toes or having overly ambitious expectations.The obvious common [...] Read More

Text and Email Etiquette When Applying for a Job

• May 9, 2014
• Posted in Career Best Practices

Gone are the days when a job application must be submitted on the best bond paper and sent via snail mail. A recent survey by SuccessFactors revealed that 51 percent of hiring managers and executives use texting and social media during the recruitment process. Each communication medium, however, has certain etiquette, and a level of [...] Read More