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How to Work a Room
On a couple of occasions lately, I found myself in places where I felt I had to do some serious networking. One was my thirtieth college reunion; the other, a meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative. Though I’m not a shy person, I felt stymied. I ha
How to Work a Room
On a couple of occasions lately, I found myself in places where I felt I had to do some serious networking. One was my thirtieth college reunion; the other, a meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative. Though I’m not a shy person, I felt stymied. I ha
Summer Interns Run Amok
The summer intern seemed bright and capable. A graduate student who had responded to a Craigslist ad seeking help at a New York City documentary production office, he showed up every day for two weeks and worked industriously. Then one day, poof, he
Summer Interns Run Amok
The summer intern seemed bright and capable. A graduate student who had responded to a Craigslist ad seeking help at a New York City documentary production office, he showed up every day for two weeks and worked industriously. Then one day, poof, he
Win Any Argument at Work
Bethenny’s therapist does a lot more than treat New York neurotics. Xavier Amador, the clinical psychologist on the new Bravo reality show “Bethenny Getting Married?” not only counsels individuals, but has also built a career as an author, an ex
The Weirdest Job Interview Questions and How to Handle Them
I once interviewed for a job with a documentary producer who made boring if well-meaning films for public TV. By way of preparation, I studied up on the producer’s projects and gave a lot of thought to how my interests and experience dovetailed with
The Weirdest Job Interview Questions and How to Handle Them
I once interviewed for a job with a documentary producer who made boring if well-meaning films for public TV. By way of preparation, I studied up on the producer’s projects and gave a lot of thought to how my interests and experience dovetailed with
The Weirdest Job Interview Questions and How to Handle Them
I once interviewed for a job with a documentary producer who made boring if well-meaning films for public TV. By way of preparation, I studied up on the producer’s projects and gave a lot of thought to how my interests and experience dovetailed with
How to Deal with a Younger Boss
In early 2009, when Forbes combined its online and magazine staffs, I found myself reporting to a younger boss for the first time in my 30-year career. It wasn’t easy. I knew my boss was smart and digitally savvy, but I chafed in the deputy role. I a
How to Deal with a Younger Boss
In early 2009, when Forbes combined its online and magazine staffs, I found myself reporting to a younger boss for the first time in my 30-year career. It wasn’t easy. I knew my boss was smart and digitally savvy, but I chafed in the deputy role. I a
