Social Networking & Office Politics- Do you add people from work?
Posted On Wednesday, May 18, 2011 By The Cubicle Chick. Under The Cubicle Chick Do, The Cubicle Chick Don't, The Water Cooler, Twittering in the Cubicle Tags: employee handbook, employees, Employment, Internet, Social Networking
With the boom of social networking websites during the last three to four years, the digital divide is lessening. More and more folk are becoming computer savvy with networking with others online on sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Myspace.
Eight Interview Tips That Will Make A Great Impression
Posted On Wednesday, May 11, 2011 By The Cubicle Chick. Under Cubicle Life, The Cubicle Chick Do, The Cubicle Chick Don't, The Water Cooler Tags: employees, employers, Human Resources, interviewing, Tips
There are a lot of job seekers that look good on paper but are unable to sell themselves in person during an interview. If you cannot sell yourself in an interview, you might as well kiss the job opportunity goodbye, especially in this current job climate in which everyone is looking for a job.
Business card FAIL: Lesson learned
Posted On Tuesday, April 5, 2011 By The Cubicle Chick. Under The Cubicle Chick Do, The Cubicle Chick Don't, The Water Cooler Tags: business cards, errors, lessons, mistakes, Zazzle
I decided to order business cards for myself and for my Communications Director, Kim, because we needed to separate this enterprise from our other blogs and businesses.
Signs that your networking may be working against you
Posted On Monday, March 21, 2011 By The Cubicle Chick. Under Cubicle Life, The Cubicle Chick Do, The Cubicle Chick Don't, The Water Cooler Tags: Business, network, Networking, networking tips, Tips
If your goal is to build your business or get to know others in your niche or hobby group, then you know how important networking is.
Twitter: The Perfect Way for Celebs to Put Foot in Mouth
Posted On Monday, January 3, 2011 By The Cubicle Chick. Under Controversy, The Cubicle Chick Don't, Twittering in the Cubicle Tags: Chris Brown, Jazmine Sullivan, Social Networking, Twitter
Twitter is a wonderful avenue for entertainers to share their worlds with their fans and followers, but sometimes they seem to get caught up in the moment with foolishness.
Call It Discrimination But I Can’t Tolerate Smoking
Posted On Thursday, August 5, 2010 By The Cubicle Chick. Under Cubicle Life, The Cubicle Chick Don't Tags: cigarettes, clubs, dining out, Events, lung cancer, Nightlife, no smoking section, smoking
I am not a smoker.
Okay, now that I got that over with, let's get to the point of this whole blog post. As you may already know, I am not one to use my blog to complain and moan about things---that is just not me. I like to inform people ...
Internet Shopping has Become A Habit—Must. Stop. Now.
Posted On Thursday, July 15, 2010 By The Cubicle Chick. Under Cubicle Life, money matters, The Cubicle Chick Don't Tags: banking, Cyber shopping, Finances, Financial Planning, Internet, Mint.com, Money management, Online shopping
The week was going pretty well for me. Despite the fact that I have been having a bad case of blogger's writer's block, I've been gaining momentum in other aspects of my life. I was feeling a sense of peace and ease. That is, until I took a look at ...
Is There Such A Thing As Privacy At Work?
Posted On Tuesday, July 6, 2010 By The Cubicle Chick. Under Cubicle Life, The Cubicle Chick Don't, The Water Cooler Tags: coworkers, employers, Letters, personal life, privacy at work, professional life, work issues
I received an email from a reader who did not want me to publish the contents of her letter, but wanted to me answer this question: Is there such a thing as privacy at work". She was asking because she felt her privacy had been violated due to the fact ...
Dating & The Single Mom— Tips On How To Enjoy Dating
Posted On Monday, June 14, 2010 By The Cubicle Chick. Under Cubicle Life, Relationships, The Cubicle Chick Do, The Cubicle Chick Don't, The Water Cooler Tags: children, dating, divorce, Relationships, single mom
Whether you are divorced or never have been married, a single mom has a lot on her plate. Being a mother, though, doesn't mean you have to stop living or having some type of social life, and that social life should include companionship from someone who you like. Your kid(s) ...
5 Ways To Avoid Polarizing Topics In the Office
Posted On Tuesday, April 13, 2010 By admin. Under The Cubicle Chick Do, The Cubicle Chick Don't, The Water Cooler Tags: Human Resources, office issues, politics, religion, workplace issues
I remember when I was a teenager, my mom came home from work and told me the following phrase after a workplace melee: "Never discuss politics or religion in the office."
That phrase has stuck with me as an adult. In the office, it is easy during water cooler conversations and ...
5 Fashion Trends I Wish Would Go Away
Posted On Thursday, April 1, 2010 By admin. Under In The Closet, The Cubicle Chick Don't Tags: clothing, fashion, lists, style, trends
This is not a fashion blog and I do not claim to be a melanin enhanced version of Carrie Bradshaw in Sex And The City, but I do appreciate a good look, well made clothing, and invaluable style.
While walking around my city today, I saw many fashion ...
Is There A Jealous Girl In Your Clique?
Posted On Wednesday, March 24, 2010 By admin. Under Cubicle Life, The Cubicle Chick Do, The Cubicle Chick Don't, The Water Cooler Tags: girlfriends, relationships friendships
I don't have many girlfriends that I am super close with. I guess you would say I am a one woman show, although I have a few women that I hang out with and consider good friends. But while speaking with a relative of mine about a situation she is ...
Is Your Personal Invading Your Professional?
Posted On Sunday, March 14, 2010 By admin. Under Cubicle Life, The Cubicle Chick Do, The Cubicle Chick Don't, The Water Cooler Tags: office, personal, professional, time management, workplace issues
We juggle so much in our lives today. Work, family, friendships, personal time. There is some much going on and we are all living at the speed of life! But what happens when your personal life gets in the way of your professional life?
There have been instances in my life ...
Are You The Anti-Social One at Work?
Posted On Wednesday, March 10, 2010 By admin. Under Cubicle Life, The Cubicle Chick Do, The Cubicle Chick Don't, The Water Cooler Tags: difficult employees, Employment, Human Resources, management, office
Every office has one. The team member or coworker that never wants to go to lunch with the others, who rarely engages in small talk or anything other semblance of communication if it doesn't involve work, or never attends the after office happy hours or out of office events.
Are you ...
Fake Marriage Proposal On Live TV?
Posted On Wednesday, February 17, 2010 By admin. Under The Cubicle Chick Does Video, The Cubicle Chick Don't, The Water Cooler Tags: live television, marriage, reality television
First the 'Balloon Boy' hoax and now this!
During a New York Rangers hockey game on Valentines Day this past Sunday, a guy proposes to his would be bride on the stadium jumbotron in front of everyone in attendance and those watching on television.
But instead of a happy ending, the woman ...










