The Genius Executive and The Dumb Assistant: A Fable

Once upon a time… There was a genius executive who wanted to hire the best administrative assistant.

As a 15 year employee with XYZ corporation, she had hired and fired 25 assistants and was hoping to find the 26th superstar candidate.

With intolerable mood swings and consistent double-digit departmental growth, this executive was feared by subordinates and heralded by senior management.

After scolding her latest victim for a minor infraction, she made a frantic call to human resources for relief.

“Good morning, may I speak to the miracle working recruiter? I need a new admin. This one is terrible.” Read the rest of this entry »

Shameless self-promotion should be an essential component of a woman’s ongoing career growth strategy.

If a careerist isn’t tooting her own horn, she’ll find herself quickly forgotten amongst the competitive sea of qualified candidates.

So, what are you afraid of? Think you’ll aggravate people or be labeled a self-serving narcissist? Have no fear. With these shameless self-promotion tips any career wallflower can learn how to be aggressive and unforgettable without being obnoxious. Read the rest of this entry »