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How to Get the Promotion You've Always Wanted
(ARA) - Getting ahead in your career can be difficult, especially in the current job market. But if your goal is to advance into management, there's no better time than the present to take steps to stand out in the workplace.
If you're looking to get your foot in the door with a solid foundation, start with taking the right college classes. "To prepare for a career in management, you should include college classes in project management, human resources and business technology to name a few," suggests Kathaleen Emery, director of career services at DeVry University's campus in Orlando, Fla.
Tom Allen, dean of student and career services at DeVry University in Alpharetta, Ga., says education is the foundation for career advancement, but there are other things you should do at your current job so that you stand out. Here are his top five suggestions for going the extra mile and getting ahead in the workplace:
1. Be a good leader, show initiative and be proactive. Don't wait for work to come to you. Ask how you can help and be willing to go beyond your job description. As always, be responsible in completing assignments on time.
2. Be focused on providing good customer service and support. A business's customers are the reason they thrive or flounder, so if you can make customers a priority, you're sure to stand out as a good asset to the company.
3. Be willing to handle conflict when it arises amongst your coworkers. Showing you can work through problems with your team will demonstrate true management potential.
4. Support your people -- be a coach and a mentor to your colleagues. Teach the skills you know to be successful at your place of employment. Always be open to questions others might have. This demonstrates competence, leadership and trust.
5. Never forget you can always learn from your staff, your customers and from more training and education. Management techniques are constantly changing, and new technologies develop. Be knowledgeable and never lose your edge as a manager.
"With today's economy, the job market is more competitive," says Nelly Leon, director of career services at DeVry University Miramar. To keep your managerial skills sharp, consider an advanced degree. "Business experts and education leaders stress the importance of continued professional development. As you strive to take advantage of new and expanding opportunities in project management and strengthen your strategic contribution to your organization, the Master of Project Management degree program from DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management can give you the professional edge. This degree program has been accredited by the Project Management Institute's Global Accreditation Center, the world's leading association for project management professionals."
Courtesy of ARAcontent
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How to Get the
Promotion You've
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Manage Stress
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Manage stress for summer sanity
(ARA) - The summer season brings about visions of relaxing vacations, backyard barbecues and kids riding bicycles. These scenes hardly invoke tension, yet summer always arrives with its share of stress.
Dr. John Roncone, chair of the Allied Health department at Brown Mackie College-North Canton in North Canton, Ohio, offers advice for creating a smooth transition between seasons.
"Circumstances change in the summer," Roncone says. "School no longer keeps the kids occupied for most of the day. Parents sometimes look to the older siblings to care for younger ones, but they would rather be out with friends instead." This type of conflict can cause stress throughout the family.
"The changes summer brings impact all aspects of life," says Roncone. "You put more mileage on the car by dropping the kids off at daycare and picking them up. Buying more gas has a financial impact. We get up earlier, and it takes more time to prepare for each day." As we sleep less -- yet do more each day, stress can build.
Roncone, who holds a Ph.D. in Health Education and Promotion, recommends becoming aware of common summer stress in order to manage it. Stress is defined as the mental, emotional and physiological response of a body to any life situation. It can manifest in many different ways. Symptoms of stress include headaches, teeth grinding, nervous ticks, poor concentration, pacing, difficulty sleeping or insomnia, and an increase or decrease in appetite. Other symptoms include depression, irritation, anger, hostility, fatigue, clammy hands, nausea and social inhibition.
So what's the best way to cope with stress? Roncone suggests these simple steps for effective stress management:
Exercise
Physical activity is especially easy to do during the summer when warmer weather expands options. "It doesn't matter if you choose to walk, jog, bike, hike or swim," says Roncone. "Physical activity is conducive to good health."
Eat a healthy diet
Stay away from high fat foods. Roncone suggests eating fruit instead of ice cream, and celery and carrots instead of a chocolate bar.
Manage time well
Watching TV, sleeping and even shopping can be time killers, especially if done to excess. "Use time wisely," says Roncone. "Within your daily structure, find time to relax and evaluate the day's activities."
Release anger a healthy way
Roncone advises to recognize anger for what it is. "Don't be afraid of it. Think things through before you speak or act with an angry response. Counting to 10 can help you calm down," he says.
Be more optimistic
"Look at the glass as half full, not half empty," Roncone says. "When we're not expecting the worst, we tend to feel better."
Smile
It's contagious. When someone smiles at you, it's nearly impossible not to smile back.
It can also be helpful to post emergency phone numbers on the refrigerator. Make sure family members know where the first aid kit is, and include instructions on what to do for common maladies like bee stings or scuffed knees. By addressing the changes in schedule, you and your family will be more likely see a healthy and productive summer.
Courtesy of ARAcontent
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Marinated Wild Salmon
serves 4
INGREDIENTS
4 salmon fillets
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
DIRECTIONS
Season fillets with salt and pepper, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Set aside in a baking dish.
In a medium bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, balsamic vinegar, sugar, green onions, and cilantro. Pour marinade over salmon; cover, and refrigerate overnight, or at least 6 hours.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Arrange salmon on a broiling sheet. Place in a preheated oven, and bake for 5 minutes. Increase heat to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C), turn fillets, and broil 5 minutes more.
Courtesy of www.allrecipes.com
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