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Debra Wheatman, President of Careers Done Write, provides expert insight to the job search process that puts your career in gear with tips for interviewing, networking, job search strategies and how to create a winning resume and cover letter.

Bullies, Mean Girls, and Remaining Professional When Things Get Personal
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Bullies, Mean Girls, and Remaining Professional When Things Get Personal

Bullies from high school often grow up to become bullies in the workplace (as well as outside of work), resulting in many of us finding ourselves in situations that are unfortunately similar to our dark days of adolescence. The worst part – these bullies are much stronger and vindictive. Workplace bullying takes many forms; it includes behavior that intimidates, offends, degrades, or humiliates an employee, possibly in front of coworkers and clients….

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Bullying in the Workplace?

Recently a client revealed to me that they are very actively looking for a new job because of issues with a bullying co-worker.  Can it be that bad?   Yes, yes it can.   According to a 2011 Career Builder survey, 27% of workers felt bullied in the workplace.   Workers under age 24 and workers over age…

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