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Case Study: An Office Romance Gone Wrong

Harvard Business Review

Editor's Note This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. She reported to the head of sales, who reported to the COO, and she and Brad rarely interacted at work. They managed to keep the fledgling relationship secret for three weeks.

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Case Study: Can Nice Guys Finish First?

Harvard Business Review

Editors' Note: This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. At age 32, Adam considered himself to be at the beginning of his career, still emerging from the cocoon of his impressive education. My age," Adam said. And — ".

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How to Negotiate Your Next Salary

Harvard Business Review

John Lees, a career strategist and author of How to Get a Job You'll Love , says that people rarely get to re-negotiate the terms until after two years on the job. Maybe it's someone you trust inside the organization, a career advisor, a search consultant, or contacts in the same industry. Case study #1: Get the inside scoop.

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How to Write the Dreaded Self-Appraisal

Harvard Business Review

In his view, since study after study has shown that we are horrible judges of our own performance, any self-evaluation should focus exclusively on positives; people should not be self-critics. Smart employees use self-appraisals to lobby for career development opportunities. Managers: Work to improve the process.

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What to Do When Your Boss Has a Favorite (and It’s Not You)

Harvard Business Review

Your relationship with your boss is the most important one you have at work, so it’s important to put effort into it, says Susan Heathfield, a talent management expert and humanresources.about.com writer. Develop relationships with other managers and mentors who can provide feedback and coaching. What the Experts Say.

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How to Tell If a Company’s Culture Is Right for You

Harvard Business Review

John Lees, the UK-based career strategist and author of How to Get a Job You Love , agrees that it’s important to do further “due diligence” on the company and its people to make sure it’s a place you want to work. Talk to the hiring manager about potential paths. Ignore red flags. Succumb to analysis paralysis.

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What to Do When a Personal Crisis Is Hurting Your Professional Life

Harvard Business Review

Should you disclose what’s happening to your manager and colleagues? But, in most cases, Kreamer says, it’s best to talk to your manager when you already “have some notion of how you intend to handle the problem.” Case Study #1: Reassure coworkers and maintain boundaries.

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