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5 ways to find out if you are underpaid
By Marie Claire, on Wed Jul 30, 2008 2:52pm PDTIf you think you’re underpaid, you’re not alone. Roughly half of American employees believe they aren’t paid enough, according to a survey conducted last year by Salary.com. (Interestingly, only 22% of employees are, in fact, underpaid, according to that same study.) How can you find out whether you’re realizing your full potential? Asking co-workers how much they make can be effective but dicey—no one wants to find out they’re making 5K less than a cubemate arguably performing the same job. Use these tactful tips to determine whether you’re really getting short-changed before demanding a raise. Read More »
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Cubicle Coach: How do I draw the friendship line at work?
By Cubicle Coach, Marie Claire, on Mon Jul 21, 2008 4:01pm PDTDear Cubicle Coach: I've just been bumped up to management, and I'm the same age as many of those I'll be supervising. I was advised by my boss to "be friendly" with my reports, but don't be their friend. Where do I draw the line? Read More »
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Cubicle Coach: 5 Tips for Successful Networking
By Cubicle Coach, Marie Claire, on Wed Jul 9, 2008 8:01am PDTWhen it comes to networking, working a room can be daunting, especially for those uncomfortable with the social pressures of schmoozing. But there's no underestimating the value of connections gleaned from a good contact. New Websites like LinkedIn.com are principled on the potential upside of... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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Cubicle Coach: 6 Ways Your Coworkers Can Help You Get Ahead
By Cubicle Coach, Marie Claire, on Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:01pm PDTMany workers are so focused on managing their relationships with their bosses that they overlook or underestimate the importance of collegial relationships. Office alliances are vital in a team-oriented environment and reveal much about your work style. Are you overly critical? Spend too much time... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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Cubicle Coach: Can You Be Too Friendly At Work?
By Cubicle Coach, Marie Claire, on Wed Jun 25, 2008 12:00am PDTAt one of my first internships during college, another girl I worked with, also an intern, was extremely friendly. In the beginning, I tried not to get too close—it was a very competitive internship and I didn’t want anything getting in the way. But as the semester went on, and she became more... Read More »
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