The best career advice given to me was to mail interviewers after an interview. Writing a small thank you card can go a long way when companies are trying to decide who to hire. Even a simple e-mail within 24 hours of an interview shows your appreciation for them to take time to interview you. Furthermore, sending a last thank you will leave them with a positive impression and will hopefully make your name and face more memorable.
The best investment was a 401k at a mortgage company I worked for. It was only good because I apparently forgot to roll it over and got a notice about 6 years later that this investment company had a check to send me. As a broke student, that was the best news ever!
The best investment I have made was purchasing an iPhone 4. Since the iPhone 4 has a mp3 player, a navigational system, and HD video, I was able to sell my iPod, GPS, and pocket video camera. Furthermore, despite many peoples perception of it being a distraction with the numerous apps such as Facebook & Twitter I honestly believe it has helped increase the amount of information I know. Whenever I hear an unfamiliar current story or just want to know the prize money for winning the US Open is I'm able to look it up on the spot and increase my knowledge. Jeopardy here I come! =)
The best advice I ever got about a career was to find a field that interested me then seek out people who were at the top of that field. Study them and how they operated. If possible, interview them and ask questions specific to their success. Emulate them.
Best advice? Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Who even has a "career" anymore? Multiple skill sets, multiple income streams, that's where it's at.
Thanks for the comment, Linda. I love the newspaper treasure hunt idea! I don't have any kids yet, but I'm definitely storing this one in my memory bank for the future.
My best investment has been my kitchen knife. I only really need one good one that is sharp and that I can keep sharpened. It will last me a very long time, and saved me space by getting rid of several knives that really didn't do the job as well.
Years ago, I was told I wasn't as smart as I thought I was and I needed to listen to what others have to contribute. I was shocked and frankly insulted, I thought I was a team player, but others thought differently. After I gave it thought, I realized she was right and had actually been nice about it. I would cut off people, rush and not listen to other solutions, my way was the best.
I started right way to wait my turn, consider all sides and make an informed decision and consider others feelings. Was the best advice, I have ever recieved and have lived it over twenty years. Now when my team has difficulty finding a solution to a problem, I am consulted for my opinion. Now that's teamwork! :)
My Best Advice: Treat every job as if you are replaceable So always give every job 110% and no matter how big or small of a paycheck you receive. Never take your income for granted and always save for a rainy day! :)
There's a lot of talk out there about what to tip -- or not tip -- for takeout. I'm a big proponent of tipping, but the standard I had always heard (and that has been echoed a lot) is to not tip for takeout. I will, however, default to a voice of authority on this one -- the BA Foodist (http://www.bonappetit.com/blogsandforums/blogs/bafoodist/2009/05/should-...). He suggests tipping "a couple of bucks" for takeout and giving the delivery driver a full 15-20%. I've updated the article to better reflect this, but the basic message is still the same -- the tip is less for takeout than delivery.
Crewzzer, thank you for the tip about uptontea.com. I just pulled up their site and wow - 420 types of tea! I am sure to find everything I like. Thank you for the tip!
One of my bosses gave me advise that was "Don't burn you bridges" shortly after I left my job.
Other career advise was to try to get as much education when you're young, because when you get older life changes with more responsibilities and it's harder going back to school while working.
The smartest investment I made was Time. I bought a laptop and decided to get a high speed internet connection. Not only great buys, but it gave me more time to work on other things.
When I was in business school in 1998/1999 the IT market was booming. when it was time for me to focus on a concentration, all my peers and classmates urged me to go for IT, with me being Indian, I guess I fit the stereotype. My heart was not in IT though, but in Finance, but my classmates were spooking me that I might not find a job easily. One of my finance professors told me "follow your heart - your career will follow". I am glad I listened to him, and went for a concentration in finance. Soon after I graduated in Summer 2000, I was the first in my class to land a job. The dot.com and IT industry bust was round the corner and several of my classmates who had been pushing me to opt for an IT concentration were calling and emailing me desperately for job leads.
For true tea lovers the VERY best is Upton Tea (uptontea.com). Great tea, good prices, fast shipping, and personalized labels -- especially great for gift giving. I've been getting tea from them for about seven years and have never been disappointed!
I fold newspaper into quick origami bags (takes about 10 seconds per bag), and then use them for scooping kitty litter. One or two sections is plenty for the whole week!
My father taught us to take pride in the work we do, whatever the job is. If we want to be a street sweeper, he said to be the best street sweeper we could be; if we want to be a doctor, be the best doctor we could be.
The best career advice given to me was to mail interviewers after an interview. Writing a small thank you card can go a long way when companies are trying to decide who to hire. Even a simple e-mail within 24 hours of an interview shows your appreciation for them to take time to interview you. Furthermore, sending a last thank you will leave them with a positive impression and will hopefully make your name and face more memorable.
The best investment was a 401k at a mortgage company I worked for. It was only good because I apparently forgot to roll it over and got a notice about 6 years later that this investment company had a check to send me. As a broke student, that was the best news ever!
No they don't. I scough at your broad ignorance.
The best investment I have made was purchasing an iPhone 4. Since the iPhone 4 has a mp3 player, a navigational system, and HD video, I was able to sell my iPod, GPS, and pocket video camera. Furthermore, despite many peoples perception of it being a distraction with the numerous apps such as Facebook & Twitter I honestly believe it has helped increase the amount of information I know. Whenever I hear an unfamiliar current story or just want to know the prize money for winning the US Open is I'm able to look it up on the spot and increase my knowledge. Jeopardy here I come! =)
Research the company, including its employees, to understand its culture and come up with specific ways you could help solve its problems.
The best career advice I've ever been given is to "Never be afraid to do what you *have* to do to do what you *want* to do."
The best advice I ever got about a career was to find a field that interested me then seek out people who were at the top of that field. Study them and how they operated. If possible, interview them and ask questions specific to their success. Emulate them.
Best career advice:
Don't wait for anyone else to give you permission.
Do what you know needs to be done today. Take the risk. Make that decision. Assume that new responsibility. Just don't wait.
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Best advice? Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Who even has a "career" anymore? Multiple skill sets, multiple income streams, that's where it's at.
Thanks for the comment, Linda. I love the newspaper treasure hunt idea! I don't have any kids yet, but I'm definitely storing this one in my memory bank for the future.
My best investment has been my kitchen knife. I only really need one good one that is sharp and that I can keep sharpened. It will last me a very long time, and saved me space by getting rid of several knives that really didn't do the job as well.
Years ago, I was told I wasn't as smart as I thought I was and I needed to listen to what others have to contribute. I was shocked and frankly insulted, I thought I was a team player, but others thought differently. After I gave it thought, I realized she was right and had actually been nice about it. I would cut off people, rush and not listen to other solutions, my way was the best.
I started right way to wait my turn, consider all sides and make an informed decision and consider others feelings. Was the best advice, I have ever recieved and have lived it over twenty years. Now when my team has difficulty finding a solution to a problem, I am consulted for my opinion. Now that's teamwork! :)
Awesome list! Honored to be included!
My Best Advice: Treat every job as if you are replaceable So always give every job 110% and no matter how big or small of a paycheck you receive. Never take your income for granted and always save for a rainy day! :)
I like you on facebook too.
Jenn and ADD,
There's a lot of talk out there about what to tip -- or not tip -- for takeout. I'm a big proponent of tipping, but the standard I had always heard (and that has been echoed a lot) is to not tip for takeout. I will, however, default to a voice of authority on this one -- the BA Foodist (http://www.bonappetit.com/blogsandforums/blogs/bafoodist/2009/05/should-...). He suggests tipping "a couple of bucks" for takeout and giving the delivery driver a full 15-20%. I've updated the article to better reflect this, but the basic message is still the same -- the tip is less for takeout than delivery.
Crewzzer, thank you for the tip about uptontea.com. I just pulled up their site and wow - 420 types of tea! I am sure to find everything I like. Thank you for the tip!
One of my bosses gave me advise that was "Don't burn you bridges" shortly after I left my job.
Other career advise was to try to get as much education when you're young, because when you get older life changes with more responsibilities and it's harder going back to school while working.
The smartest investment I made was Time. I bought a laptop and decided to get a high speed internet connection. Not only great buys, but it gave me more time to work on other things.
When I was in business school in 1998/1999 the IT market was booming. when it was time for me to focus on a concentration, all my peers and classmates urged me to go for IT, with me being Indian, I guess I fit the stereotype. My heart was not in IT though, but in Finance, but my classmates were spooking me that I might not find a job easily. One of my finance professors told me "follow your heart - your career will follow". I am glad I listened to him, and went for a concentration in finance. Soon after I graduated in Summer 2000, I was the first in my class to land a job. The dot.com and IT industry bust was round the corner and several of my classmates who had been pushing me to opt for an IT concentration were calling and emailing me desperately for job leads.
For true tea lovers the VERY best is Upton Tea (uptontea.com). Great tea, good prices, fast shipping, and personalized labels -- especially great for gift giving. I've been getting tea from them for about seven years and have never been disappointed!
I fold newspaper into quick origami bags (takes about 10 seconds per bag), and then use them for scooping kitty litter. One or two sections is plenty for the whole week!
Show up, return your calls.
My father taught us to take pride in the work we do, whatever the job is. If we want to be a street sweeper, he said to be the best street sweeper we could be; if we want to be a doctor, be the best doctor we could be.