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Re: “I Cheated Death a Few Times”- Young Marine Puts College, Career & Life in Perspective

Anthony Dineen — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:21:51 -0000

Mark,

Thank you for your appreciation.

Anthony

Re: Absorb Yourself In Others: 10 Tips for Effective Face-to-Face Networking

Anthony Dineen — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:24:51 -0000

A firm hand shake goes a long way. When I get the dead fish hand shake it says to me "I don't really care what you have to say" before anything is actually even said.

Re: Respect Authority? Not Me! (and it helps my career!)

Anthony Dineen — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:35:57 -0000

Have you ever had that repetition of a congratulatory line in your head all day saying "good job, you're doing well"? Me neither, I only get that repeated voice ALL DAY saying, "you won't be able to do that". that ringing, that annoying birdie on my shoulder must be that inspiration! nice article Chris

Re: T.A.P. into CAREEREALISM (Get Free, Personalized Help from Career Experts)

Anthony Dineen — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:25:47 -0000

twitter is amazing, period. And this is one of the ways many people have chosen to use it, to help themselves and to help others because, well why not. To get any type of question answered about something in particular on the web is more of a difficult thing to do. a few years ago, If I wanted to know what my girlfriend really means when she says something about me not listening, I might go to some advice column in the paper and write a dear sally note, now I might be able to email Sally. and then wait for a response. but with twitter you can get a response from tons of people in only a few minutes.
but honestly, twitter has so much potential, why not get the most out of it!?

Re: When You’re Talented – A Personal Brand Speaks For You (Or, How To Work Naked)

Anthony Dineen — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:27:13 -0000

this is one of my favorite movies so this article caught my eye immediately. and so I have to say great article, but I just want to ask a few questions. BRANDING, I understand it's all about advertising yourself as a certain type of person who can do a certain type thing that employers want out of their employees. but what are the best ways to actually do that? I know blogging is great, but I haven't really gotten into that yet, commenting yes, but my own blogs no. Resumes can only say so much, one page or so can only hit so many points. are their any other spectacular ways of getting my name along with my skill set out there?

Re: A.B.L. (Always Be Looking) – Unspoken Truth of Successful Careerists

Anthony Dineen — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:14:40 -0000

Josh,

It is hard to get to the point where your peers see you as a suck up to the upper management and even harder to be seen that way by upper management themselves, but trust me, it can still be done. He will remain nameless, but his actions speak louder than his name, yes his name. He has a hard time finishing the work that is assigned to him, because of all the extra projects that he volunteers for. I really have a hard time understanding him, whether he just has a hard time focusing on one thing at a time, or if he really thinks he is going to get ahead by taking every possible opportunity to volunteer for that extra project.

He has really damaged his name to the point where his peers can't stand working with him because they know he will only be there in the beginning and not all the way through. His superiors see him as unreliable, and far from responsible.

He is overly zealous and that has hurt his reputation and his future career. the two of us started at our company in the same month a few years ago, and he has yet to get promoted. I have done so twice and only feel pity for his ADHD like behaviors

if this reminds you of you, take it down a notch. it's not only hurting yourself, but can be destructive to those around you.

Re: Why HR’s Just Not That Into You

Anthony Dineen — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 18:02:47 -0000

Karen, I hear where you are coming from. I really do. this is your job, but you have many things on your plate as well as all other HR professionals. And I agree that "6 times in a row" is completely out of line. I just have a question for when I do get that offer.

Say you're unemployed and job hunting, you've got one or two jobs in your sites with a few back up plans. you interview with the first choices, but don't hear back from them for some time. the second choice offer comes in. now what?

what is the proper etiquette when you get another offer that isn't the one you want. Do you let that 1st choice company know you might be going somewhere else? Do you take that other job for a week and then run if the better offer comes in? I feel as though my ethical subconscious is being pushed and pulled on this question.

Example, last summer I had an interview with a company that would have employed me 40 hrs a week, I really wanted it, but I also needed to take a part time job. the part time hiring manager needed to know my hours of availability, and I couldn't give them anything. They said they really wanted to hire me, but needed my availability. because of the delay, waiting on the other job, the part time spot was filled, and then a week later, I was informed that I did not get the full time job.
Should I have told the part time job that I was available anytime of the day any day of the week? please enlighten me!

Re: SNL Skit Offers Good Career Advice

Anthony Dineen — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 17:18:47 -0000

Madison, that is a great point! Group think can be a pain in the butt sometimes and other times it can cause a disaster. It happens in many places besides just the work place. The Mai Lai Massacre in Vietnam and the Marines in Haditha, Iraq were both results of group think. Horrible things happened because no one spoke up and "said this is wrong, we can't do this!"

this is obviously some of the worse case scenarios, but sometimes worse case scenarios gives you a better perspective about a smaller situation that you may say "well it isn't that bad."

In actuality, you are only hurting yourself, and letting others get hurt too. If JT spoke up all those years ago, instead of not getting the business and looking bad in front of her management, she could have made her peers look great and herself even better.

Re: Wanna Climb the Ladder? You’ve Got to Do This…

Anthony Dineen — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:52:15 -0000

this is completely TRUE! being tactful and respectful with your comments or inquiries is really the only way to go when talking to your manager. going head to head is going to get you no where but into hot water. It reminds me of talking to my brothers, when I wanted to say something to my little brother I could say it how ever I wanted to get the point across. But when I wanted to tell my big brother something I had to think about what was about to come out of my mouth or I would get pounded. If I worded it correctly he would agree and I would get my way, if not, well he was bigger than me.

Re: Survey Says Men Bigger !@#$-Kissers to Bosses then Women

Anthony Dineen — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:57:00 -0000

I can honestly say that I have no idea if I have done this, but I do not doubt that I may have. I have to pose the question of whether or not this may be a subconscious thing. Any ideas?

Re: Seriously…How’d You Score that Gig?

Anthony Dineen — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:30:09 -0000

your recommended resources are amazing, I can't stop reading Lindsey Pollak's articles.