Volume 9, Issue 3 A Publication from Personnel Staffers, Inc. Summer 2006
Corporate
101
Whether
you are new to the business world or a seasoned professional, sometimes a quick
refresher course can motivate and help you to the next level. Below we have
listed a few tips to fine-tune your corporate face.
Develop a marketable corporate persona: Promotion is a daunting task. Learn
to capitalize on your skills, products or services, assert achievements and
project a professional and competent face.
Establish profitable relationships: Business networking is a valuable tool to
gain information, increase your visibility in your field and make connections
that will help you move closer to your goals. Seek out new contacts and potential
mentors whom you like and admire and whose interests you share. Don't expect
associates or clients to figure out what you're all about - find out what they
want from you, and brainstorm ways to surpass their expectations.
Master transferable skills like time management, effective communication and
goal setting: You might not know exactly what you or your company will be doing
for the next 10 or 20 years, but transferable skills will serve you well no
matter what the future path may be.
Stay motivated despite trying circumstances: There's no doubt that the business
world can be frustrating, but remember that you can choose your response to
your environment. If you make a conscious decision to begin each day with a
positive outlook, negative conditions at work can't take that away from you.
Aim to increase your self-awareness so you can better understand your emotional
hot buttons.
Get people to cooperate: Always keep in mind that other people don't care what
you want -- they want to know what's in it for them. By negotiating with an
attitude that allows both parties to win, you'll be more effective at eliciting
cooperation and ultimately getting what you want.
Be proactive about your career/corporate growth: Approach your colleagues and
clients strategically by soliciting feedback on your progress, identifying new
goals and growth opportunities.
Quick
Computer Tip
Do you need more memory in
your computer? First, if you have 128MB or less on Windows XP, you need more
memory. Also, if you see the message that is telling you that the system is
increasing your virtual memory, then you need more memory.
The following procedure is a simple way to check if you need additional memory.
After using the computer applications that you normally use i.e. Word, Excel,
etc. for an hour or two, right-click on the background of your taskbar (outside
of any icons) and a menu should display itself. Select "Task Manager".
A window will display that contains several tabs at the top. Click the Performance
tab. Towards the bottom you will see "Commit Charge (K)"; check the
"Peak" number and compare it to the number under the "Physical
Memory (K)" section entitled "Total".
"Total" is the amount of memory available on your system and the "Peak
Commit Charge" represents the maximum memory your system has used since
the computer was started. If the peak is much larger (say more than 10%) than
your Total, then you should consider upgrading your memory.
Total
Score: 20
- 40 - Low. You have few things stressing you
out in your life and/or you seem to be managing them quite well.
41 - 60 - Fairly Low. You are
likely experiencing some negative effects of stress. Depending on the changes
and challenges in front of you, you might want to learn ways to deal more effectively
with the stress in your life.
61 - 80 - Moderate. You may be
suffering from chronic stress, depending on your ability to deal effectively
with the changes in your life. It would be advantageous to you to learn ways
to deal more effectively with change and to minimize the adverse effects of
stress.
81 - 100 - High. You are probably
suffering from some of the detrimental effects of stress and should seek out
resources to help you cope more effectively. Some of the symptoms you may be
experiencing include headaches, problems with sleeping (insomnia or sleeping
too much), irritability, difficulty concentrating, depression, anxiety, difficulty
balancing work and home, and indecision. 
You can reach us by e-mail at
perstaff@stargate.net or call us
at
724-942-5860 with any ideas or comments.
We would love to hear from you!