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How to Nail the First 30 Days in a New Job

05/19/2016

New Job? Now What? So you impressed your interviewers and you were offered the job. You probably set expectations about your abilities in the interview and now it’s time to make good on those promises. Your concentration now turns to making the most significant contribution within the first few weeks. The greatest impact happens when you: 1. Focus on More Than the Relationship with Your Boss: A new job can feel like it’s a continuation of the interview process because you’re still trying
Why Commencement Speeches Benefit More Than Students

05/17/2016

The Season Of Commencement Speeches 'Tis the season of college graduation and commencement speeches. The last college graduation I attended was at Tulane a couple of years ago. My daughter, Maggie, was graduating. You soon realize how quickly four years rush by. Sitting at the ceremony brought back memories of unloading the car that first semester in the sweltering New Orleans heat. Leaving her behind to head back to Virginia was like a movie scene. She hugged her dad tightly and both of them
Five Traps to Avoid When You Start a New Job

05/15/2016

New Job Jitters So you accepted a new job and now you are feeling a little nervous about starting. New job jitters are normal but there are a few traps you should avoid to set yourself up for success. Trap 1: The “change everything in the first week” trap: You’re probably looking to make an impact right away but instead of proceeding like a bull in a china shop, carefully observe how and why things are done the way they are done. When you understand work functions and how your co-workers,

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