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The Truth about Casual Fridays - Office Dress Suggestions

The unfortunate truth about casual Fridays is there is no one definition for what that style of dressing looks like. Corporate culture plays a significant part in defining â€œdress down Fridays.â€ While business casual may mean pressed slacks and a dress shirt to one company, it could mean jeans and a polo to another. Making matters more confusing, the expectations are not necessarily the same for women and men.

So, how do you dress on casual Fridays if you donâ€™t know the dress code? Here are some tips:

Ask Human Resources. Donâ€™t settle for only asking your peers or office mates. Go right to the source. HR may have dress guidelines and can also tell you whatâ€™s acceptable at the various levels.

Take style tips from your manager or boss. You donâ€™t have to dress exactly like them but you can get a good idea of what casual means to them. In most cases, theyâ€™ll set a good example.

Get advice from a trusted retailer. Look for quality apparel retailers that cater to business professionals, particularly business casual attire such as J.Crew, Ann Taylor or Brooks Brothers. See what types of outfits are on display, what styles are headlining or even what your fellow shoppers at these stores are wearing.

When in doubt, ere on the dressier side. Flip flops, ripped or excessively worn-out clothes, and low-cut shirts or mini skirts are never acceptable in the workplace. You can be comfortable and still look professional.

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Career Tips to Become a Top Executive

The key in career development success is in acquiring the right blend of skills. To achieve a coveted “C” level position, successful executives recommend the following plan of action:

Formal business acumen is important. Acquire excellent financial management skills, as your backbone. Take classes in accounting and finance.
Critical thinking is essential. Get your MBA earlier rather than later.
Learn to lead by observing and absorbing the professional skill that aren't taught in college.
Develop a network of professionals in all fields.
Never Stop Learning--seek out conferences and continuing education opportunities among other opportunities. Not only do you continue to learn, but you it enables you to continue to build your valuable professional network of leaders
Seek out high level executive mentors who can help you gain exposure and perspective

"Formal business acumen is important," said JillXan Donnelly, president of CareerWomen.com and MBACareers.com. "Acquire excellent financial management skills as your backbone. Take classes in accounting and finance. Critical thinking is essential. Get your MBA earlier rather than later."

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Words of Wisdom for a Successful Career --- Viewers Share Their Career Advice

What do you know now that you wish you had known when you chose your career/profession?
Viewers of The Career Exposure Network™ share their advice:

Formal business acumen is important
Have excellent financial management skills, as your backbone. Critical thinking is essential. Also, get your MBA.
Learn to lead, and observe and absorb the professional skill that aren't taught in college.
Develop a network of professionals in all fields. Recognize the skills you have are transferable.
Education is very important. Society seems to be very informal these day and the anything goes attitude is pervasive in the college culture, but strong business skills are a must for achieving future success.
Learn that you aren't selling out if you work hard and act/dress/conduct yourself professionally.
I was naive and thought that once I chose a career that was it. My advice--be flexible, look out for opportunity, even change leading to new work. Change is a constant in the workplace. You have to constantly be broadening your horizons. If you want to succeed, you have to look for opportunities; they won't just fall in you lap.
Importance of Strong communication skills -- I know how to speak with a purpose. I have learned the importance of formulating my thoughts before letting them go, even in a hurried moment, I take the time to think about my comments and what they could imply if spoken in the wrong tone.
Smaller office environments enable greater learning potential on the job. You tend to do more than just your designated assignment, which quickly builds you a diverse and strong skill set for future endeavors.

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Relocation: Are Employees Truly Willing To Change Cities for New Job Opportunities?

According to a recent QuickPoll identifying relocation trends...

    * Four percent of women candidates are very willing to relocate for the right job
    * Forty-six percent of MBA candidates are very willing to relocate
    * Nineteen percent of diverse candidates are very willing to relocate

When requesting that employees transfer for positions or offering candidates jobs in distant locations, be sure to provide guidelines that will help each candidate determine whether moving is the best choice for him/her. This will ensure that your company gains the most positive and best employee for a position! Encourage potential relocaters to:

1)    Discuss the opportunity with spouse and family. Ensure that all family members agree to the move. Discontent family members forced to move for an employee can cause that employee stress, which will impact his/her performance on the job.
2)    Research the new city by looking up city indexes that provide demographic details and cost of living vs. average income comparisons.
3)    Speak with employees currently working in the new city to determine what the lifestyle and pace is like.

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Getting a Raise in a Tough Economy....

The Career Exposure Network offers Tips for Getting a Raise in a Tough Economy

A tough economy is challenging for all employees. Take some time to conduct a reality check of your professional life advises JillXan Donnelly, president of The Career Exposure Network. Maybe your department has been downsized. Do you have additional responsibilities? Are you doing more than one job? Be prepared to talk about your added responsibilities: How your contributions have help make your company/department successful and how your contributions make you a vital part of the organization. Outline quantifiable examples and be prepared to discuss them. Money isn't always the bottom-line either, particularly when negotiating a raise or job offer. In a tough economy, there are many other incentives that an employer can offer you that may balance out an average salary. Consider extra time off, flex-time, educational credits/refunds, and/or other additional benefits...

Read the 7 Tips Here.....

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Tips for Getting a Raise in a Tough Economy

1. Be specific for what you are asking for, such as a 5% pay increase.

2. Frame things in the positive and stay upbeat.

3. Present value. What are you doing that's above and beyond what is expected?

4. Highlight your recent work. Bring in examples to show off. Be as specific as possible as you highlight your contributions (time savings, increased productivity, growth in sales). Be your own self-advocate.

5. Remember that an employer might be flexible about other things besides straight salary, such as more vacation time or the ability to work a few days from home.

6. Consider deferral. If the company/industry is having a tough time, ask for your raise to be considered at the end of the next quarter rather than waiting a full year for another review. Make an appointment with your manager to follow up.

7. Be grateful. In a time when most are getting pink slips, any raise is a vote of confidence in the value that you bring to the organization. Negotiations are always a compromise. Be prepared to give in a little and expect the same in return.

Take charge of your own career even in challenging times. Don't just sit there: Request more challenging projects that will continue to highlight your talents. And, don't be afraid to take credit for your work—tactfully market your successes directly to your managers.

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