Online Career Tips

By J. Mason
Online Career Tips Editor

We all have a life outside of work. It is great to be ambitious and keep busy with events, meet-ups with friends and fun vacations. Even sharing with co-workers what’s going on outside of the office can be fine; as long as they’re not learning about it second-hand from your phone calls. Be aware of your surroundings and the ears that my be picking up on personal phone calls you make from your desk.

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By Matt See
Online Career Tips Contributor

Multitasking is the new Crystal Pepsi of interview buzzwords.

It sounded like a great idea at first and everyone started throwing it around like it was a key feature to a perfect candidate but when you really sit down and think about it, multitasking can be the bane of your productivity.

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By J. Mason
Online Career Tips Editor

In most offices there is a labyrinth of folders and files all stored away on a shared network. Some of these folders have limited access, while others can be viewed by anyone who happens to click by. What you need to know is whether you have the right to access certain documents, and if you have permission to move or copy files from a different source.

The rules in the office are never cut and dry. While you may be able to poke around the folder for the marketing department, you probably won’t be able to access files from your IT group. It is important to figure out where you stand, where you can contribute, and when you should not touch something.

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By Lisa Swan
Special to Online Career Tips

Holiday time means gift-giving time. You may be wondering about doing so at the workplace – specifically, whether you should give your manager a gift for the holidays. Every workplace is different, and in some workplaces, you are expected to buy your boss a present, under penalty of possibly losing your jobs. In other offices, it is just an option.