Articles By Annette

• Eager to Please

  I have an interview tomorrow with a prominent company and am very eager to please them. Can you give me some important pointers on interviewing? Read more...

• Ethnic Hair

  Would a person interviewing be scrutinized because they were wearing a hairstyle that was different from the norm? For instance, as an African-American female interviewing for an executive assistant position in corporate America, could I … Read more...

• Hiding a Job Search

  Hiding a job search takes careful planning and constant attention to detail. Read more...

• I found a colleague's resume in the copy machine

  I found a colleague's resume in the copy machine and noticed that he lists some of my responsibilities as his own. I don't want him to get away with this, but I don't think it's common knowledge that he's looking for a new job, so I don't … Read more...

• Twentysomethings have taken over the office

  Twentysomethings have taken over the office where I have been working since they were in elementary school. It seems that everyone has a navel ring except me. Can I stay hip without subjecting myself to the needle? Read more...

• One of my teammates is a slacker

  One of my teammates is a slacker. I'm tired of carrying his weight. What can I say or do? Read more...

• How Can I Help a Stuttering Coworker?

  One of my colleagues stutters. How should I handle this with him in the office? What if we are making a presentation together or doing an important conference call? Read more...

• Take the Mint

  How do I know whether I'm the one with bad breath? And if it's me, what can I do about it? Read more...

• Is it ever OK to act out when leaving a company?

  I know you're not supposed to burn bridges, but I'm so tempted to tell my former employer what they can do with their pink slip. Is it ever OK to act out when leaving a company? Read more...

• Please tell me what to do about coworkers' kids in the office.

  Please tell me what to do about coworkers' kids in the office. I could understand if people brought their children in when there was an emergency, but everywhere I look there seems to be some toddler. The noise and distraction are affecting … Read more...

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