Are Bullies More Successful at Work

Are Bullies More Successful at Work In the recruiting and HR space, its pretty rare to find a post that promotes bullying at work. After all, most of us spend a great deal of time at work and its definitely no fun getting pushed around. But what if bullies are more inclined to experience success at work? Wouldnt that be a kick in the pants? I decided to see if I could find out after reading a headline piece on LinkedIn by Jonah Berger. Berger posted that Miley Cyrus twerking, off-key performance was possibly a good career move, since the singer now boasts the most tweeted live event EVER. If bad behavior begets bad publicity, then might bad behavior also beget increased (financial) rewards at work? I was wondering this very thing when I came across a story about the team at PandoDaily over on ValleyWag, namely head reporter Sarah Lacy, who I had the opportunity to meet at one point (side note: she seemed very nice). However, this story (which used real emails and comments from Sarah herself) painted her as strident and aggressive at best, and a downright threatening bully at worst. As comments on the story started to pour in, it was apparent that this was not an isolated incident. But by all accounts, Sarah Lacy is quite successful. As are other people like Donald Trump, Naomi Campbell, Steve Jobs, Omarosa, and Lance Armstrong. Does the very fact that these people are unapologetic, aggressive and uncompromising make them super successful? A study from the University of Buffalo (claiming to be the first that correlates bullying with job performance) seems to prove that bullying tendencies are only part of the equation: when bullying and political skill were combined, there was a strong correlation with higher performance, backing up their hypothesis that “politically skilled bullies are able to use their bullying behavior to build broad coalitions of supporters and pools of resources that will facilitate their own job performance. The truth is that while more than half of US employees have experienced bullying in the workplace, it only seems like that if youre one rung under the active aggressor, simply put, it only feels like bullying if you are a colleague of the bully (or somewhere lower on the org chart). That is because: unlike the stereotypical social misfit who ends up the school bully, workplace bullies are often charming and socially skilled. Jena McGregor And no one wants to confront them either.  According to the  Workplace Bullying Institute, 50 percent of workers don’t report bullying they see or experience. Why? Because its difficult to run up against someone behaving badly and potentially get on their bad side and become bullying targets themselves. Unlike what many of us were taught, these people rarely get what they deserve, often getting promoted or rising much higher in the ranks than their less assertive peers. In an Harvard Business Review article, one story talks about one employee who went out of his comfort zone to report a bully at his job, only to have the employee promoted over him. He had a heart attack three days later. Its a tale as old as time for workers who have spent their time in the trenches watching bullies get promoted: It’s an especially insidious cycle: The results of workplace intimidation, harassment, and other forms of bullying are often enough jobs well done, which lead not to rebuke but rather to strong reviews, pay raises, and even promotions. “Bullies often leverage the fear and intimidation of their behavior to achieve their personal goals and improve their job performance,” the authors of the  JMP  study, which was led by Darren C. Treadway of SUNY-Buffalo and Brooke A. Shaughnessy of the Technical University of Munich in  Germany. How do you deal with bullies at work? Let us know in the comments below! RELATED: How to Manage Conflict at Work

Weekly Recap Job Hunters Special

Weekly Recap Job Hunters Special Here at Career Geek we try our best to help out as much as we can. This week weve compiled a helpful guide for all the hunters out there. Make sure you know and implement all these tips, just to see if they really work or not! ?? Recession Job Hunting Tips: Separating Fact from Fiction The economic hard times of a recession can easily put a damper on an individual’s job-hunting aspirations. This is especially the case for college students who graduate in the middle of a recession. Pros and Cons Of Doing An Internship Summer is approaching, well, at least in some parts of the world. Maybe an internship is the way to go for you? For now, anyways! 10 Interview Tips to Land Your Dream Job (and One Way to Ensure You Never Get It) Getting your dream job is never easy  but there are a number of things you can do to increase your chances during that all-important interview. Here are ten tips to help you blitz that interview. 4 Potential Surprise Interview Questions And What They Mean In general, when you go on an interview, most companies will ask similar questions. Sometimes though, they might surprise you. How to Follow Up after a Job Interview Interviews can be quite nerve-racking. However, the process that follows can be just as nerve-racking as the interview itself. It is a point in time when you might feel clueless, anxious, and impatient. The Year of Loving Your Job â€" 2013 We’ve all been there. Wishing that the alarm clock wouldn’t ring at that horrendous time in the morning. Maybe its time for a change though. Funny Friday: Intern Blues, 5th Grade Career Day and “Diversity” Training This week’s Funny Friday cartoons are brought to you, courtesy of our friends over at  JustJobs. Related articles Master the Over-the-Phone Job Interview | CareerBliss What You Wish Youd Known Before Your Job Interview Job Interview Attire: Fashion Horror Stories Starting Your Career: Use Social Media for Job Interview Prep | CareerBliss 3 Ways to Boost Your Confidence Right Before a Job Interview | CareerBliss Job Interview Advice: You Will be Judged by Your Questions | CareerBliss 0

The 7 Best Smoothie Recipes Youll Want to Blend Immediately - Classy Career Girl

The 7 Best Smoothie Recipes Youll Want to Blend Immediately Smoothies are great for outdoor refreshments or even as dessert in the house. Tired after a workout? Have a smoothie. In the middle of writing a speech for an upcoming event? Take a break and have a smoothie. Here are my favorite smoothie recipes  that are healthy for the whole family. The 7 Best Smoothie Recipes Youll Want to Blend Immediately 1. Banana Ginger Smoothie For those who love ginger, this smoothie from  Prevention  is the kick you need in the morning to wake up and get ready for an excellent day. This smoothie can be your replacement for coffee or tea if  desired. To prepare this, you need the following ingredients: 1 sliced banana ¾ c or 6 oz of vanilla yogurt 1 Tbsp. honey ½ tsp freshly grated ginger Combine all the ingredients and blend them until smooth. This makes two servings. 2. Fruit Smoothie This smoothie from Martha Stewart is your daily dose of fruit to really give you a healthy start in the morning. We always had a few spinach leaves as well to make it even healthier! You’ll need the following ingredients: 2 navel oranges 1 c frozen raspberries 1 c frozen blueberries Peel oranges and remove pith. Cut them into chunks. Blend the ingredients until smooth. This makes two servings. 3. Endless Energy Smoothie I hit the wall in the afternoon and this smoothie by AllRecipes.com keeps me going. I love the kiwi and pineapple in it. Two of my favorites. Ingredients: 1 c almond milk 1 c fresh spinach 1 kiwi, peeled and chopped ½ c chopped pineapple ½ c ice Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Makes one serving. 4. Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie AllRecipes.com is the creator of this delicious smoothie thats the perfect healthier replacement for that peanut butter and jelly sandwich. You’ll need the following: 1 banana 1/8 c peanut butter ½ cup soy milk 2 Tbsps. Honey Make one serving with this delish smoothie. Simply blend all ingredients until smooth. 5. Creamy Mango and Coconut Smoothie We love mango and coconut in this smoothie by BBC Good Food. This is the afternoon treat I need to stay focused during our busy workday. Actually, I am going to make this today! Ingredients: 200ml or ½ tall glass of coconut milk 4 Tbsps. of coconut milk yogurt 1 banana 1 Tbsp. ground flaxseed, sunflower and pumpkin seed 120g or ¼ bag of frozen mango chunks 1 passion fruit (optional) Mix all ingredients into a blender (except the passion fruit if you have it) and blend until they’re smooth. And if you’ve included passion fruit in your ingredients, cut it in half and scrap off the seeds on top. This makes for one tall glass serving or two short tumblers. 6. Berry Oat Breakfast Smoothie This Berry Oat Breakfast smoothie from Creme De La Crumb is delicious! Here are the needed ingredients: ½ c old fashioned rolled oats 1 c milk (you can add more if needed) ½ c frozen berries (of your choice â€" blueberries, raspberries, etc.) 3 Tbsps. honey (or to taste) 1/3 c vanilla yogurt or greek yogurt ¼ c ice Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. This makes 1 or 2 servings. 7. Green Detox Smoothie This Green Detox smoothie from Running to the Kitchen, has all the greens to give you the energy you need to get through your busy workday. To prepare: 1 stalk kale, stem removed, preferably lacinto/Tuscan kale 1 c baby spinach/greens ½ lemon, seeds removed, skin on ½ inch piece of peeled ginger 3-inch piece of peeled cucumber ¼ c fresh parsley 1 pear, peeled and chopped 1 spring mint leaves 1 packet Daily Good Greens powder ½ c water Mix all ingredients and blend until smooth. Makes two servings. Try these 7 best smoothie recipes and let us know what you think!

How to Deal with Toxic Employees [INFOGRAPHIC]

How to Deal with Toxic Employees [INFOGRAPHIC] Do you look around the workplace and spot people doing something they shouldnt be? Are people pretending to work when really they are time wasting? We all know that one person in the office who is slacking and making other people unproductive as a result of this. This infographic by GetvoIP pin points 5 types of toxic employees and how to deal with them, to turn them into productive and positive people to have in the workplace. 5 types of toxic employee: The hot mess: Helplessness and disorganised. Offer extra training and foster awareness with frequent check ins. The slacker: Low motivation and bad timekeeping. Provide clear expectations and demand accountability. The martyr: Complains and undermines the confidence of team members. Enforce delegation and a collaborative workplace. The socialite:  Loud and distracting with a lack of focus. Provide regular redirection and harness communication skills. The sociopath: Bullying behaviour and has interpersonal problems. Provide a safe and supportive environment and take employee complaints seriously. RELATED: Why Did That Superb New Employee Turn Out To Be A Bad Hire?

The guide to setting goals (and achieving them) in 2018 - Debut

The guide to setting goals (and achieving them) in 2018 - Debut This post was written by an external contributor. Sarah Wilson reveals how to set goals for the New Year and stick to them. Unless you’ve been living under a rock or embarking on a successful social media blackout (well done) you’ll have seen those posts over the last couple of weeks. Scroll through anyone’s Instagram, Facebook or Twitter feed around New Year and you’ll find scores of people resolving that THIS year will be the one in which they’ll finally lose weight / get their dream job / finish that long-neglected project. They’re all well-meaning of course, but if New Year is associated with new beginnings and fresh resolutions, it’s also associated with throwing them out of the window come the 5th of January. It’s all very well opening your new diary (thanks mum) and writing your resolutions on the first page. But this is only a start. What many people forget when they set goals in the New Year is that sticking to them takes hard work especially as it’s usually only you holding yourself to account. But your goals are not doomed to unfulfillment from the start there are a number of ways you can steel your resolve throughout the year, whether your aims are academic, personal, or work related. Perhaps most obviously, but certainly the most often ignored advice is: Be realistic   If you haven’t exercised for the last couple of months, you’re not going to have abs by the end of January. Similarly, if you know time management isn’t your forte, it’s probably inadvisable to sign up for 7 new uni societies at the start of term. This might all sound glaringly simple to you, but it’s quite easy to get carried away when envisaging a new and improved version of yourself. The key here is to aim for a select and realistic number of goals for the year ahead. Too many, and you’re likely to give up all of them. If they’re improbable or unrealistic, you’re unlikely to fulfil them, leaving you only with disappointment. Break it down When you go about setting your goals for the year, make sure you take the time to really think them through. This process should involve breaking down vague goals or resolutions into smaller and more manageable components possibly with dates and times included. “Learn a new language”, for example, is an admirable goal, but as a general resolution is somewhat vague. Instead, you might for example set aside 30 minutes every other day to get in practice, or commit to a term of language lessons at uni, or in your local area. This way, each session will feel like a small success on the way to ultimately achieving your goal, rather than success feeling constantly and defeatingly out of reach. Write it down Whilst I pointed out earlier that putting your goals down on paper isn’t the sole key to success, keeping a diary or note of your progress and any pitfalls you encounter can be encouraging on your way to achieving a goal. By doing so, you’ll have a visual reminder of how far you’ve come, and thus a resource to turn to if you ever feel like giving up. If you’re finding anything difficult or need to adjust your targets, you can do this in a diary by pushing back or bringing forward the deadlines you’ve set for yourself. Remember that nobody’s perfect, and missing a target or falling short is not the end of the world. On that note, another effective and simple way you can force yourself to stay on track is: Getting your friends involved This works especially well for personal goals like fitness, where a friend can accompany you to the gym or exercise classes, but it can be applied elsewhere too. If you need a push to get job applications in, or finish your dissertation, it can be useful to set up library or coffee shop dates with any friends who also have work to do. Setting a date and time to meet a friend forces you to get up and go when you might not have if it’d just been yourself you were letting down. As long as you don’t distract each other too much, the presence of another person getting on with their task can also be a great motivator and it’s nice to have someone to take a coffee break with too. Remind yourself of the rewards   You always start with a reason for having a goal maybe you want to learn German for an upcoming trip, or lose weight for health reasons. You might want that job because you’ve always dreamed about it, or simply for financial security. Whatever the reason, from time to time make sure to remind yourself of it and remind yourself that you’ll get there eventually. Connect with Debut on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for more careers insights.

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Get Your News Get your news quickly and easily with these free resources! It will keep you informed and give you a competitive advantage in your job search and career! How do you get your news?   I dont mean sports and weather updates.   I mean a daily dose of information related to your job search, career, and industry. Staying current with trends in your industry, occupation and the workplace overall will help your career and job search. Information will provide you with conversational currency. In other words, youll have topics you can discuss with people. It also ensures knowledge about trends in your field are current. And this will help you determine which skills you should develop. Im always amazed by how little people read. You can learn in many ways podcasts, videos, classrooms, but reading is still valuable. These four free resources make it easy to get your news and stay up-to-date. SMARTBRIEF SmartBrief creates summaries of the most important stories within industries. Free! Heres what they say: Serving nearly 6 million senior executives, thought leaders and industry professionals, SmartBrief is the leading digital media publisher of targeted business news and information by industry. By combining technology and editorial expertise, SmartBrief delivers the most relevant industry news â€" curated daily from thousands of sources â€" in partnership with leading trade associations, professional societies, nonprofits and corporations. You can subscribe to one of many industry summaries containing curated articles from the top industry publications. Heres a list of key industries: Business Education Finance Health Care Marketing Advertising Retail Food Travel Tech Life Sciences Technology Telecom Infrastructure Energy Chemicals Aviation Aerospace If you dont see what you are looking for, try using the search bar! Looking for job search and career advice? SmartBrief On Careers has those too. ALLTOP Alltop lists top publications by topic. Though many of these are not industry-specific, its still a good way to get updates.   You can even build your own page to read all the information in one spot based on your interests. All you have to do is enter the RSS feed address. This resource is free. Here is the listing of topics: Home Viral News Tech Sports Entertainment Lifestyle Business Other My AllTop CEOEXPRESS CEOExpress   is another resource you can use to search for news by industry. It provides industry news and top business topics. The page is quite busy, but youre quite likely to find articles/news you are looking for. FEEDLY Add your favorite news feeds to Feedly for one-stop review. You can easily digest recent articles from your favorite outlets (blogs). In addition, you can search for topics and add recommended feeds to your Feedly account. Learn more about how to use Feedly here. CAREER SHERPA I share a lot on Twitter (@careersherpa) and my Facebook page. But if you arent active on social media, you may miss what Im sharing. My weekly Summary Sunday post highlights the top articles from the week. Read and Learn Become an information sponge.   Learn as much as you can about current events and new trends.   It makes it so much easier to have great discussions with people while networking.

Tips in Resume Writing Procedures

Tips in Resume Writing ProceduresEmployers prefer to check resume writing procedures before making any kind of investment. They only make any kind of investment if they see that the applicant is capable of handling this specific job. If the requirements of the job are not clear, no employer will find it easy to hire someone for the job.It is very essential to keep in mind the nature of the employment of the applicant while writing a resume and keep the employee's work history in one's mind. The resume can be used to highlight the achievements of the employe has made in his career. The employer must check on what sort of qualities he is going to be getting from the employer.Resume writing procedures include proper selection of the types of words the applicant can use. They must avoid using the terms that might bore the employer or irritate him. There should be some job-related information that should be in the resume.The employment background of the employe should be fully stated in t he resume. The employer must always check on whether the job has changed the employe. If the job has not changed, the employer should keep the same description of the job that was in the previous resume. The employers must avoid selecting a candidate who has a new job because this would cost more time and also more effort.The resume should be properly written to show that the employee has the capacity to perform the job for which he is applying. This should be followed by the data on the education the employe has.The resume should also contain data on the career goals and objectives of the employee. The career goals of the employe should be in a manner so that the employer gets the idea whether the employee has already reached the goals or not. If an employee has not achieved the goals in the past, it would be very difficult for him to attain them in the future.A resume must include the contact information of the employee. It should be clearly stated and should contain contact numbe rs as well. The contact information of the employee must be in a form that the employer can call the employees anytime and get his opinion about the job he is applying for. He should be able to get his opinions regarding the job with ease.The resume must also contain the details of the education the employe has received. He must be able to state clearly whether he is still studying or already finished his education. The employe must also be able to state clearly the number of years he has been studying for the degree.