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Posted Tired of Change at Work to thecareerqueen.com | Camille Primm
Dear Camille,I am so sick of having to move from company to company. Every time I get settled in, there is a new manager, a new owner or another layoff. What can I do about this? -Tired of being...
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Posted New Grad's Job Search Woes... to thecareerqueen.com | Camille Primm
Oh Snap!...finally graduated from college and have no idea where/how to get a job. Pretty lame, but the media says it is a dismal job market out there- the worst job market for new grads in the...
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Posted Finding a Fun Job... to thecareerqueen.com | Camille Primm
Dear Camille I recently finished college and am so confused. I keep getting offers to work these bogus sounding jobs on a commission basis, etc. but can't decide what I want to do. That's not what I slaved away...
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Posted Top Ten Experiences Leading to Responsible Adulthood to thecareerqueen.com | Camille Primm
1. Getting laid off from a job you like due to no fault of your own. Really - it's a 21st century rite of passage. 2. Getting stopped for a (minor, very minor) traffic violation...
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Posted Co-worker who Grandstands to thecareerqueen.com | Camille Primm
Dear Camille, My coworker is always stealing my ideas and then acts like they are his while at the same time being two-faced enough to pretend he is my friend. Advice? Thanks, Robbed in...
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Posted I'm being loyal to my company and waiting for the promotion they promised... to thecareerqueen.com | Camille Primm
My husband has been with his company for 4 years. They are not doing so well in the current economy. He was up for promotion this year but is feeling lucky to have avoided downsizing (so far). What are...
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Posted Hanging Around Until the Perfect Job Finds Me.... to thecareerqueen.com | Camille Primm
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Posted My boss won't talk to me..... to thecareerqueen.com | Camille Primm
Dear Camille, I have a real dilemma at my part time job - a market research company. I used to make about half my income there, but things have really slowed down. I just happened to go into the...
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Posted College Grad Frustrated about Job Market... to thecareerqueen.com | Camille Primm
Dear WorkMinded, I just don't get it...I worked my butt off to get a degree and now there are no jobs for new college grads. It's not fair that the economy is so bad right when I...
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Posted Declare your independence from something holding you back... to thecareerqueen.com | Camille Primm
Hello Readers... I can't help but get excited about welcoming July! Why? It means a new month, a chance for a fresh start - a time to alter something....any little thang... that isn't quite working. I know you have probably heard...
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Posted Why Don't Prospective Employers Call Us Back When They Say They Will? to thecareerqueen.com | Camille Primm
Dear Queen Camille, I am so annoyed. I have been on multiple interviews that seem to go very well. When the interviewer says they will be calling me back, they hardly ever do. What's up with that? What happened...
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Posted Patiently Waiting for a New Job to Appear... to thecareerqueen.com | Camille Primm
Dear Camille, I'm enthusiastically interested in transitioning into human resources from financial analysis. Although I have taken all the necessary steps the HR experts have advised (HR Certificate program, HR volunteer work, HR association membership and volunteering at events,...
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Posted Ten Sure-Fire Tips to Workplace Survival to thecareerqueen.com | Camille Primm
Wondering how to separate yourself from the pack and build a reptation for excellence? Read on... 1. Update your attitude toward long-term jobs. The average position in the U.S. lasts from 2-5 years with the current norm being...
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Posted My company is messin' with my stock options... to thecareerqueen.com | Camille Primm
Dear WorkMinded, "I'm being fired, just two years before I qualify for full vesting in my company stock. I am nearly certain that this is a calculated move and am wondering what my options are..." Getting Screwed...
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Posted Coworkers peddling "stuff" at work... to thecareerqueen.com | Camille Primm
Dear Workminded, They're b-a-a-a-a-c-c-c-c-c-k...It's Girl Scout cookie time again. But it could be anything: greeting cards, candles, toys, books, puzzles, pretzles, chocolate...you name it, the kids are selling it to raise money for their schools and/or activities. That's OK...
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Posted My cubicle mate is driving me bonkers... to thecareerqueen.com | Camille Primm
Dear Camille, The woman in the cubicle next to me eats potato chips, crunchy nuts and crackers every day. I've asked her to stop, but she persists. What do I do? Our boss is not someone I can talk...
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Posted No matter how bad last year was, just walk forward with your head held high and take a risk...It's a brand New Year, sugah! to thecareerqueen.com | Camille Primm
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Posted Serve My Country??? to thecareerqueen.com | Camille Primm
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Posted Reluctant Recruit??? to thecareerqueen.com | Camille Primm
Dear Queen Camille, I'm turning18 in two months and I really want to join the Marines, but to be honest, I'm a little scared. Even though both of my parents are supportive, I'm still intimidated by the thought...
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Posted What's Holding You Back from Taking the Bait??? to thecareerqueen.com | Camille Primm
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Posted Should I or Shouldn't I accept the OFFER??? to thecareerqueen.com | Camille Primm
Dear Camille, I have that dilemna we all love to hate - I have been through the whole interview process. I even nailed an offer and just negotiated better terms. What can I do to make sure this...
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Posted Watching time go by waiting for "THE" call... to thecareerqueen.com | Camille Primm
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Posted I feel a layoff comin' on..... to thecareerqueen.com | Camille Primm
Dear Camille, Things are really unstable out there in the world of work...and I am afraid I will be one of the next to join the ranks of the unemployed. There are rumors of ...
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Posted Why a blog? And What's In It For You? to thecareerqueen.com | Camille Primm
I wanted a forum where I could speak less formally about the topics I love to go on about: managing a career, dealing with change, communicating better with everyone else on the planet and even how...
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Posted Webinars - Grow Your Skills and Stay Ahead of the Rest of the Pack! to thecareerqueen.com | Camille Primm
Here's a motivator for you...commit to one - or a series of Primm & Partners webinars and complete the recommended action items to keep your work skill sets on the cutting edge! Webinars are cost effective and set at convenient...
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Posted Do I HAVE to write a resume? to thecareerqueen.com | Camille Primm
Dear WorkMinded, I heard that resumes were no longer being used and that finding a good job is all about who you know. Do I really need to write one of these things? Looking for a shortcut in Mira...
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Posted Can't make money doing what I love... to thecareerqueen.com | Camille Primm
Dear Camille, I love my hobby, but can't seem to make any money doing it. I hate my job, but make money there. What's a guy to do? Surfer in Leucadia Dear Surfer, Well, congratulations on having a...
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