How to Boost Your Salary in Four Simple Steps
My good friend Tim used to work as a patient coordinator for a doctor’s office in NYC; one of the largest (and most bureaucratic) firms…
Category: Career Management
Define Your Personal Brand—Don’t Let Your Job Tell You Who You Are
Companies are really starting to see the value in employees as individuals, rather than just cogs in a wheel. Individuality is becoming celebrated in the…
Quick Ways to De-Stress While You’re on the Clock
Technically, National Relaxation Day is today—Saturday, August 15th—and we encourage every ninja out there to fully kick back this weekend. Seriously—dig out the lawn chairs,…
4 Ways Improv Makes You Better at Your Job
A little over a year ago, I wanted to quit my job. My boss was too demanding (he threw a fit when a shirt he…
My Year at PETA: What to Do When Your Job Becomes an Ethical Dilemma
I checked the parking lot again: The coast was clear. We settled into the back seat of my car. What if someone caught us? Someone…
What to Do When a Task Challenges Your Patience (But Not Your Intellect)
This may sound a little weird, but, when I’m in a certain mood, I relish tasks like color coding storage closets, stuffing envelopes, and (brace…
We Asked, You Answered: How Can Office Ninjas Stay Relevant?
Hollywood and vintage Hanna Barbera would have you believe that, one day, all of our jobs will be performed by robots. While this seems like…
6 Tips for Maximizing Work From Home Days
When done right, a work-from-home day can be both wildly productive and personally restorative. Eliminate the minutes it takes you to commute to and from…
6 Traits That Will Set You Apart in the Admin World
Standing out in a sea of qualified office ninjas is no small feat. You’re beyond organized, detail-oriented and more than comfortable with multitasking… but so…
Hone Your Office Ninja Skills with These 5 Summer Reading Suggestions
Warmer weather = more beach days and afternoons by the pool. And no day of lounging in the sun is complete without a frosty beverage…