The 4 most popular job boards for nurses - TheJobNetwork

The 4 most popular job boards for nurses - TheJobNetworkNiche job boards for nurses have one thing in common they help connect the right nurses with the right employers. Beyond that, theres a lot of variation among the most popular ones with the highest traffic.Some job seekers want to get in, find a job that they want, and get back out again. But others enjoy resources that help them with their career. From the employers standpoint, efficiency and resources count, too. Both sides are the job boards target audience, just in different ways.The most popular job boards have a few things in common, but the experience is quite different from one to another. Heres how each of them serves their audienceNurse.com Offers a Wealth of Jobs and ResourcesNurse.comis one of the largest, if not the largest, nurse-specific job board. The tagline reads, Where the nurses are, and that appears to be true. Professionals from every facet of nursing can find what theyre looking for.From the first moment, the user is given opportunities to navigate anywhere on the website. Featured prominently is a job search tool that offers ways to narrow the search focus, giving more relevant results.Some jobs are featured on the homepage, but the others are easy to find. This is a busy website, but its also clean and easy to navigate. There are a lot of vorkaufsrechts from which to choose, but its set up logically.Nurse.com has several resources for nurses. Aside from the Jobs tab, resources for education topics, news (both national and regional), events, and awards are accessible with a click. This job board offers plenty of relevant content for users, which could account for some of its popularity.There is a resume and profile creator link on the home page, too, as well as relevant links for employer resources.One confusing part of the site is an icon thats normally used to indicate a chat feature. But clicking the link directs users to the Nurse.com blog, which is written by contributing nurs e professionals. The blog covers topics ranging from stress management to nursing ethics. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1472832388529-0) ) NursingJobs.com Caters to Travel Nurses, and MoreNursingjobs.comconnects travel nurse professionals with the employers who need them, but it also has an option for finding permanent jobs.The landing page lets users choose an access point as an employer who wants to post a job, or as a nurse looking for a job. Job seekers enter info into a keyword job search or employee search first, thenthey are directed into the site.Job listings are streamlined at NursingJobs.com, listed in a column format that shows the job title, Job ID number, job type (primarily travel nurses), location, job duration, and the employer.Under the Career Options tab, job seekers can build a profile of the job they want, and get alerts when something comes available.There is a Career Resources tab, which links to articles on topics relevant to nurs ing professionals, such as interview tips. Theres also a mobile app, which is important with an increasingly mobile job seeker community.On the employers side of the website, the setup is a bit different. There are resources that apply to employers, such as how to set up a profile, instructions on posting jobs, and testimonials from other employers.Nurse Recruiter Puts the Job Search at the ForefrontNurse Recruiteris very streamlined, with a heavy focus on getting right down to business. Theres a register now button at the top that lets nursing professionals create a profile to assist with the job search. It also has a rapid apply mini-resume button.This website is heavy on the job search, with just a sprinkling of content.Three options are available as points of access Nurses, travel nurses, and employers. Each requires registration, but users can navigate through that by clicking on the image instead of registering. Only then can users access materials that are relevant to each ar ea.Nurse Recruiter isnt as approachable or user-friendly as some of the other nurse job boards. Users need to work a bit harder than necessary to find content. But if the job search is the only reason for the visit, it fits the bill.HealtheCareers Healthcare Industry Job Board Caters to Nurses, TooHealthecareersisnt a nurse-specific, it caters to healthcare in general, but its a large resource for nursing jobs. A search tool features prominently at the top to help users get started.Across the top of the main page, there are tabs for accessing a wealth of content. One of those is a link to jobs, which lets users get right down to business. But other tabs include an overall resources link to a summary of new topics, and links to newsletters, articles, and blog posts separately.The starred rating box is different from the other job boards. It lets users give feedback without interrupting the website experience. Thats a positiv for the user, and for the job board owner.Although Healthec areers isnt dedicated to nurses only, the blog has a heavy nursing focus. There are posts on interview tips, student loan repayment options, and dealing with the stress of nursing.If youre a nursing professional looking to jumpstart your career, these job boards will be the perfect place to start your search

Fairygodboss of the Week Jaime-Alexis Fowler

Fairygodboss of the Week Jaime-Alexis Fowler Jaime-Alexis Fowler jokingly calls herself a recovering academic. She left a PhD program to make change in the marketing sphere, where she has worked in health NGOs, post-abortion peer counseling non-profits and newsrooms. Now, shes leading a nonprofit that combines her passions for affecting change and understanding big questions Empower Work. Empower Work provides immediate, confidential kooperation for tough work situations via text. And Fowler says support for the project and the change its making in many individual lives has blown her away.She spoke to Fairygodboss about how prioritizing relationships has helped her develop a career that aligns with her values and interests, and shared tips for prioritizing the relationships in yur life. She also shared the anecdotes from working moms that changed her perspective on working parenthood, how she unwinds and how her nonprofit has landseen such major success.Fairygodboss of the Week Jai me-Alexis FowlerFounder and Executive Director, Empower WorkTell us a little about your career. How did you get to where you are now?I often jokingly refer to myself as a recovering academic. Twenty years ago, my dream job was to become a prof and combine my passion for understanding big questions with affecting change through teaching. But as I pursued a PhD, I saw the trajectory to impact much farther out than I wanted. I was eager to use my skills in a more immediate way. So, I left my PhD program and pivoted into work in the social change sector, leveraging my writing, communications, and people skills in a new career in marketing.Throughout my career, Ive been driven by big challenges that affect peoples health, well-being and economic opportunity. At the heart of that is my passion for empowering people and robust faith in every individuals strength, resilience, and capabilities. Ive led marketing at a $100M grenzberschreitend health NGO, jumped into operations at a national n onprofit that provides post-abortion peer counseling, built and scaled marketing at Code for America, and launched a nonprofit newsroom. At the core of every big goal Ive tackled is people. I love activating teams that identify opportunities, collaboratively problem solve, and utilize individual and organizational strengths to move missions forward.Launching and growing Empower Work, a nonprofit that provides immediate, confidential support for tough work situations via text, is such a natural extension of my core values that over the past year, Ive had friends and former colleagues remark, I cant believe you didnt do this sooner. What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?Im most proud of something less tangible, but critical relationships. There arent always ways to quantify the impact that we can have as managers, colleagues, mentors and friends. They take practice, investment, and energy. And sometimes, they can be the thing that gets put to the side when other pressing pri orities come up. Yet, at the core of everything we do is people.I feel fortunate to have worked with a sortiment of talented, thoughtful, strategic people. Im proud of developing teams and relationships that last well beyond the time that weve worked together.Who is YOUR Fairygodboss? and Why?Ive worked with a range of incredible managers and leaders too many to list here. A special shout out to a fellow manager and mom who shared a story of pumping at her computer and spilling breastmilk on her keyboard, then calling IT for a new one with me. Her normalizing of the challenges of new parenthood was the most amazing breath of fresh air right when I needed it at the end of pregnancy. And a special shout out to a fellow manager mom who shared a story of bringing her newborn into the office in the early weeks so that she could have cuddle time and totenstill get work done (something I asked my partner to do when he was on leave, thanks to her inspiration). And to an early former manage r who went to bat for me both for a promotion and for the right things in my career that has inspired me in how to be a manager ever since.What do you do when youre not working?I spend a lot of time with family, either indoors and snuggling with our favorite books and trains or outdoors giggling, climbing, chasing, and jumping waves.If you could have dinner with one famous persondead or alivewho would it be?Sonia Sotomayor and Ann Richards. Growing up in Texas with a governor who straddled a Harley and stood up for womens rights inspired me to take a stand for what I believed in, and to see the possibilities for what women could do A.K.A anything. And the whole time I read Justice Sotomayors My Beloved World, I kept wanting to dig deeper over a long dinner conversation. I imagine a table with those two would be quite an interesting one.Lightning Round What is your karaoke song?Run The World (Girls). I regularly sing and dance to it in my own personal karaoke lounge, A.K.A. my kitc hen, with my almost three-year-old.Lightning Round What book would you bring with you on a desert island?Pride and Prejudice. Its a lifelong favorite that I could read on repeat.What is the 1 career tip youd like to share with other women who want to have successful careers like you?Prioritize people. Prioritize relationships. That can mean different things. For some, that might mean going deeper on certain relationships. For others, that might mean more broadening of relationships or networks. Tapping into and understanding what you need in the people around you, in the relationships you have or want to have, is a great way to explore whats important to you in your day-to-day and your career overall.Why do you love where you work?Every day I wake up knowing that our team, our volunteers, our advisors and our board are helping people navigate overwhelmingly challenging work situations. From surprise performance reviews to unexpected meetings with HR to questionable business practice s to distrust for a manager to ongoing microaggressions, what people face in workplaces across the country is extraordinarily complex. Were here to provide a space and support to help navigate these challenging situations so that people can walk into that conversation with a boss prepared, tackle an interview, or negotiate an offer theyre excited about. Thats pretty amazing. Plus, the energy, expertise, and enthusiasm of the hundreds of people who have gotten involved in our mission has blown me away.Fairygodboss is all about women helping other women - so each week, we celebrate a woman who made a difference in another womans career. Is there a woman who has made a difference in your career? Celebrate her and thank her by nominating her here.

Kat Hocking - Chemical Engineer, Melbourne Water

Kat Hocking - Chemical Engineer, Melbourne Water Kat Hocking Chemical Engineer, Melbourne WaterPosted October 13, 2011, by Louisa Veidelis Theres an engineering shortage, so there is definitely work available in Australia, especially because of the green shift that all companies are making. The skills and experience you get as a chemical engineer are quite transferable to environmental engineering roles. Kat Hocking works at Victorias Eastern Treatment Plant, which treats sewerage for 1.5 million people in Melbourne. In her role she works on developing ways our welcheste water can go further, a vital job in a time of drought, population growth and climate change. She started working for Melbourne Water through their graduate program, which she finished earlier this year. What inspired this career path? I grew up in the country with parents who like being outdoors and are aware of environmental issues, so I was keen to work in an environmental field. At university, wed done tours of some of Melbourne Waters plants. Also, one of my lecturers had done some work in Antarctica, on wastewater treatment, and that inspired me to want to do something like that. What do you do in your current job? Day to day Im based at the tertiary trial facility at the Eastern Treatment Plant. The water thats treated here is from about half of Melbournes population and is treated to secondary standard, which is the standard its been treated to since the 1970s. The project Im working on is looking at options for improving the quality of treated water to tertiary standard, which will involve adding another step to the process. It will allow for increased recycling opportunities if the water is better quality you can use it for more applications. So I work on a trial facility which looks at different types of filtration and disinfection options to upgrade the standard. Day to day my role entails keeping things running or looking at specific investigations on the plant. What did you study? Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science (double degree) at Melbourne University. How did you start working for Melbourne Water? I did my final semester at university on exchange in Canada, and when I came back to Melbourne to sit an exam, I came across the graduate program online application process. Melbourne Water had been somewhere I wanted to work so I applied for it. How did you find the selection process? It was quite rigorous. If you were selected from your online application, you went to a group bewerbungsgesprch. Then there was some online testing for verbal and numerical reasoning abilities. If you were successful at that stage you were invited to an interview with a few managers. It was my first panel interview so I approached it as just another experience and as an opportunity to practise my interview skills. But I was successful and they offered me a position What kind of work did you do during the graduate program? The program goes for three years and I did two 12-month placements and two 6-month placements. My first placement was decided for me, based on the discussions Id had during my interview process I worked in the water treatment public health gruppe in the strategy and planning group. For my following placements, I nominated preferences from a given list of available positions. I did six months in the Waterways Group at Melbourne Water, which looks after river health. Then I did a secondment, which is an opportunity to work at a different water company as part of the placement. I worked in the trade waste team at one of Melbournes retail water companies for six months. And my final placement started in February this year. Ive been working on the trial facilities at the Eastern Treatment Plant at Bangholme. My graduate program would have finished in February 2009, but I was offered a position so I jumped off early. My role hasnt changed much yet. Do you work in an office, lab or on site? I work in a shed Theres a sort of shed that houses each of the different trials, my times split between working there and doing hands-on type tasks. Theres also a lab on site and an office I do some things in the lab and some things, like data analysis, in the office. I get a good mix. How many people work in your team? In the operational team at the tertiary trial facility theres my supervisor, two on-site lab technicians and another operator. So there are five of us on site every day. Broader than that we work quite closely with strategy and planning teams the main decision makers about what needs to be looked at. Theyre part of the much broader team. Do issues like climate change and the drought have an impact in the work you do? Yes, definitely. The drought and increase in population are the most challenging things for the water industry at the moment. So being able to reuse sewerage is a golden opportunity. As a driver for the project, drought and climate change are significant in terms of the increased amount of water available to substitute whats currently used. So the work I do is pretty rewarding. Does the research youre exposed to affect your own personal water usage? Do you have shorter showers? Yes, I try to. Also I try not to buy bottled water. A life-cycle assessment shows that bottled water producers use a lot more than one litre of water to make a one-litre bottle of water. Im aware that the regulations on tap water are very strict so tap water is fine to drink. I do what I can do. What else can people do in the face of these environmental issues? Shop locally and buy Australian-made produce. Are there any myths about working in sewerage that you can straighten out? I guess when people hear about where I work and what I do, it doesnt sound all that attractive Waste is not beautiful when it comes in but in terms of what can be done to treat it and the quality that can be achieved, its absolutely amazing. Around the world there are projects to treat it to a potable standard, and usi ng such applications means saving on surface water thats

Retain and engage your team with mindful stay interviews

Retain and engage your team with mindful stay interviewsRetain and engage your team with mindful stay interviewsWe all have conducted behavioral interviews to uncover the mindsets, values, self-awareness and coping skills of prospective hires. We use questions such as, Tell me why you want to work here? or There is no rule book for navigating an organization to connect with people inside and out. Tell me about a time when you did that? But why do we stop asking questions that help our teams think through their personal strategy?EngagementMost leaders want to have a conversation with their direct reports about engagement and most employees welcome it. The truth is most managers dont know where to begin. Engagement is a 50/50 proposition with the organization unlocking the door and the employee stepping inside. We cant push them through the door. But we can create an environment that invites them in with purpose, freedom, the responsibility that comes with freedom and the fulfillment t hat results in being their best.ManagementMarcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman in their classic book First Break All the Rules show that the managers role as a catalyst is to 1) select the person, 2) set expectations, 3) motivate and 4) develop. If you cant do all four of these well their Gallop research shows that you will never excel as a manger. Companies spend a small fortune evaluating employee engagement via surveys, culture initiatives, workplace wellness, and more. Basically, as a leader if your employees can answer yes to their six closed ended questions, chances are you have the beginnings of engagement.Do I know what is expected of me at work?Do I have the materials and equipment I need to do my work right?At work, do I have the opportunity to do what I do best every day?In the last seven days, have I received recognition or praise for doing a good job?Does my supervisor, or someone at work, landseem to care about me as a person?Is there someone at work who encourages my de velopment?But this baseline is not enough to build high performance. Research shows that people need to hear six specific compliments before they will register one negative comment as helpful and not personal criticism. Knowing that, how do we mindfully remember to continually give specific accolades about the small wins of our employees when often we, as leaders, dont need or get positive reinforcement for high achievement. Great job doesnt cut it. What I see in my coaching practice is that while most Jedi executives dont need positive feedback to strive, they do find negative criticism difficult to take. The message they hear is Im not good enough. Guess what? Your employees hear that too.Your connection to your employees is your lifeline to your success as a manager and the success of your organization. Be human. You need not be perfect. Allow employees to be imperfect so they feel safe to disclose mistakes. Process improvement will grow instead of failed outcomes. Healthy tensio n is a good thing. Beth Comstock, first chairwoman of GE told The New York Times that she asks her team,Tell me one thing I dont want to hear. Its OK to give me some bad news. In fact, I want it.Stay-interview, open-ended questionsThese questions demonstrate to employees that you care about their development, recognize their talent, and want to position them for successWhat about your job gets you out of bed in the morning?Where is our organization letting you down? Lifting you up? What needs to change?If you won the lottery tomorrow and left your job, what would you miss most?Where am I letting you down as a boss? Helping you? What needs to change?Do you feel you belong here? Why/Why not?Where do you see yourself making the greatest difference? Where would you like to?What talents do you have that we are not fully using?What keeps you here? What might entice you away?Where do you feel you are growing/stagnant in your role?If you could work on one thing that you loved what would tha t be?The goal is for employees to have ownership of high impact work. Listen to them. Take Cant off the table. Engagement will follow.MaryLeeGannon, ACC, CAEis an executive coach and corporate CEO who helps busy leaders get off the treadmill to nowhere to be more effective, earn more, bemore calm and enjoyconnected relationships with the people who matter while it still matters.Watch her FREE Master Class training on Three Things to Transform Your Life and Career Right Now atwww.MaryLeeGannon.com.

5 Common Email Issues and How to Solve Them

5 Common Email Issues and How to Solve Them5 Common Email Issues and How to Solve ThemFrom the CEO to the entry-level new hire, we all struggle to manage ur inbox - and our email issues appear to be only getting worse.According to one study, we already send and receive 121 business emails every day on average, a number set to rise to 140 by 2018. Thats a lot to read - and leaves plenty of room for miscommunication.Tone, nuance and intent can be hard to convey over email. Perhaps thats why companies report an increase in workplace etiquette breaches. What defines appropriate behavior in the digital age is evolving, but good manners will always be in fashion.Here are five of the most common email issues and ways to deal with them to become a better communicator1. The silent treatmentYour boss still hasnt responded to that perfectly crafted note you sent three days ago. What do you do? First, stop stewing about it. Your next move will vary depending on how urgently you need a response . Can you move the project ahead or come up with a solution on your own? If not, send a polite second email Wondered if youve had time to consider my request regarding Sometimes the boss has so many emails that yours may have gotten lost in the shuffle. Or perhaps pick up the phone or knock on the door.2. The one-worderThe volume of our email may be rising, but the length of responses is undoubtedly shrinking. Mobile devices are making our digital communications shorter and less precise. If a cryptic one-word response just isnt enough, dont be annoyed. The sender was probably tapping away between or during meetings. Again, pick up the phone and go straight to the source.Learn from these five tips if you think business writing is not your forte. 3. The too-big-to-send fileDont assume your correspondent can receive a big attachment. Send a preliminary note to check that it will get through on their system before you attach it. If not, services like Dropbox let you share large files th rough their servers. (Be sure to check your internal policies on this before uploading anything confidential.)4. The off-topic offenderA back-and-forth exchange over days or weeks can mean the topic drifts from the one originally specified in the subject line. This can create email issues if you are corresponding with more than one person. If the discussion has moved on, make it clear what matter is on the table by changing the subject line to summarize it.5. The impersonal andeutungEveryone has a personal style. Some people appreciate a warmer tone, which often translates to more conversational written style. Others prefer that you get straight to the point. With some, attempts at humor can fall flat or get misinterpreted. Pay attention to the styles of others and adapt yours if necessary. Also, no matter what your opinion on using reply all, remember many do not appreciate being copied unless its absolutely necessary.Beyond email issues that crop up in correspondence, a general on e we all face is inbox fatigue. One final piece of advice If possible, when you go on vacation, let yourself be out of the office, even electronically. Set up your out-of-office message with alternative contacts who can respond on your behalf while youre out.Dont want to miss our hot-off-the-press career insights? Subscribe to our newsletterWhen you subscribe to the Robert Half newsletter, youll get articles and resources to help you build and manage a winning accounting and finance team - all sent directly to your inbox. Click the button below to sign up todaySUBSCRIBE NOW

Feeling Lost Take an Aptitude Test

Feeling Lost Take an Aptitude TestFeeling Lost Take an Aptitude TestIs your current job leaving you feeling like a square block trying to fit into a round peg hole? Do you find yourself spinning your wheels on a daily basis in your current position? Or maybe you just feel underappreciated or like despite your best efforts you still havent made advancement in your current job position.If these feelings sound familiar, chances are youve considered that you may be in the wrong career field or position. This determination, however, is the easy part of the equation. The harder aspect for those who are feeling lost in their job or career is determining just what is the best alternative path that fits both their skills and personal ambition and desires.Enter the aptitude test as a valuable tool for helping increase job and career satisfaction for workers in need of a change of scenery. The various tests on the market use every day questions and scientific and social analytics to help identi fy core personality traits and values. These can then be applied to common traits of various jobs or industries to help find just the right fit for your particular needs. Intrigued? Read on We break down the most popular aptitude tests out there today and weigh the pros and minuses thatll help you figure out just the right equation for work/life happiness.What Color Is Your Parachute?If youve spent any time online or perusing social media, youve probably come across dozens of personality tests. While the what is your inner spirit animal quiz probably wont go far in helping you pick your ideal career path, there are numerous science and researchbased resources with long standing track record that may provide real help.The book, What Color is Your Parachute, has been in publication continuously for decades. Updated annually, this well written and researched resource breaks down essential personality characteristics to help job seekers and those looking to excel in their current career s develop proven strategies for finding work satisfaction and happiness. An anfangsbuchstabe personality assessment through self-quizzing is followed up by a variety of personalized recommendations and approaches. In addition to the book, an online course is also offered for those looking more in-depth analysis or interactive features.Myers Briggs Personality TypesPerhaps one of the most well-known and longest established tests of the personality persuasion, the Myers Briggs has been analyzing your innermost workings since the early 1900s. Developed by an experienced psychologist, the test is regularly updated to account for modern trends and developments in social and personal interactions. Myers Briggs focuses less on individual traits, instead grouping people into one of 16 basic personality types based on four main personality traits, their presence or lack, and the various combinations they may form. The Myers Briggs website and various resources from supporting companies and s ervices may provide helpful insight into not only your inner motivations but just what careers or job tasks can help keep you fully satisfied with your work.CareerOneStop.orgWhile the other resources on our list of personality tests may require you to shell out a few clams to delve into the depths of your job aptitude, the U.S. Department of Labor has a totally free service available for those looking for an initial overview. CareerOneStop.org not only lists a variety of positions, including open government positions, it also offers a handy Interest Assessment feature where you can answer a few straightforward prompts and questions for instant feedback on kompetenz careers that may be up your alley. While not quite as in depth as the other sites, if youre on the job hunt and short of funds this easy to access resources is a great place to start on your road to job self-discovery.While weve listed a few of the most commonly used personality assessment sites, feel free to break the mo ld and take a DIY approach using the numerous resources available online and in print. Industry publications, chat groups and homepages often provide in depth reviews of various job positions, including the types of people that tend to excel in their roles. Dont forget that mother knows best, either. Quizzing friends or family over what they see in your personality or as a career field that may be a great fit is an excellent way to get a fresh perspective if you find yourself in a rut. Whatever route you take, as in most areas of life, a little self-examination will go a long way towards your individual and career growth and towards helping you find long term happiness in the work world.

Dont back down. This is how to deal with hypercompetitive people at work.

Dont back down. This is how to deal with hypercompetitive people at work.Dont back down. This is how to deal with hypercompetitive people at work.In social situations, we have all met the dreaded one-upper. If you went on vacation to Colorado, they climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. If you got a promotion at work, they were just made chief operating officer. If you prepared a nice dinner the other night, they have an absolutely amazingfive-hour recipe for saddle of rabbit with parsnip puree that you have to try. Unfortunately in the workplace setting, you cant push your office chair away every time your competitive colleague enters the meeting. Though you may instantly have your guard up around those who seem to always want to be the best-of-the-best, brace yourself You need them. In fact, every company needs this schriftart of personality.Why competitive people make us betterAs Los Angeles-based psychologist, Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D., explains, because competitive individuals are proactive, pro ductive and creative they evoke energy into the working environment. Competitive people get things done and have much self-discipline, perseverance, and stamina, typically not giving up easily in the pursuit to be the best at whatever they are aiming for. Because competitive people are frequently very motivated and perform at a high level, they can often inspire others to function and perform to the best of their abilities as well, she explains.The pitfall, of course, is how they handle themselves in both professional and personal settings. Because theyre so laser-focused, they can forget their aggressive approach can be intimidating and at times, anxiety-inducing for others. Faced with competitive people, even some smart and motivated workers may decide that the best way to thrive is to not compete at all, rather than to compete and risk losing. But competitive people arent trying to destabilize morale. Theyre trying to do what they do best, and they dont know when to stop.They can be so used to being competitive that it is hard for them to know when and how to turn this part of them off. They can always be competing even in those situations and with those people in which it isnt appropriate and could be damaging to their relationships and to themselves, Thomas tells Ladders. A competitive person may be difficult to handle because competitive people often do not know how to work as a team and dont really bond that well with others since they frequently are trying to one-up and do better than them.If you struggle with dealing with folks who subscribe to competitive mindsets, consider behauptung tips from experts on how to befriend and handle situations as they arise, no matter if its your co-worker, mentor or friend. Your friend in your same field who is always asking for contactsImitation might be a sign of flattery, but if one of your friends wants to create the exact same side hustle youve worked years at building by snagging your contacts, you might feel l ike youre being used for your success, instead of your friendship. Dr. Thomas says not only do you want to protect your career and those professional relationships youve developed but your friendship, too. A competitive nature between two close pals can quickly become a recipe for petty fights and conversations that center around a single topic. Dr. Thomas says its best to come from a place of support, while also standing strongly behind the client base youve nurtured. You need to be firm and respectful and let your best friend know that you believe in his or her ability to make his or her own contacts and that it feels much better and is healthier for your friendship to separately work hard to to achieve professional success rather than rely on each other for leads and contacts, she says. If your manager is competitiveThough your babo is meant to be your motivator, helping you discover and fine tune impressive skills that help you grow, sometimes managers can become competitive wit h their employees. Especially if they see you on their turf, you may sense a new vibe. This is when executive coach and author, Tina Mertel, encouragers workers to try to step outside of yourself to catch a glimpse into your supervisorins perception. This is where you can put on your teflon suit and tell yourself that its not personal. The more you can mirror back your bosss goals and needs, the better. They will know you are on the same page. You dont have to change your personality, but when you are with the boss be sure to show your understanding that they want to win, and what you are doing to help, she says.If you have a co-worker at your same level who is competitiveBeing a team player isnt an attitude that comes easily to everyone. And if one of your co-workers always has to be in the spotlight, getting the gold-star nod of approval from your manager, you may constantly feel animosity in your direction. Not only could this indicate that your colleague feels threatened by you, but it could also stem from a feelings of low self-esteem or confidence in their abilities to perform. In this situation, there are two effective measures you can take, according to the experts. One, is to have a private conversation about how youre feeling. Remind him or her that you are allies not adversaries and that you both need to work in a communal, team-oriented way to achieve the best results possible for the organization you both are working for and representing, Dr. Thomas advises.If on the other hand, your coworker is taking credit for your ideas or stealing your thunder in an effort to rise to the top (and impress your manager), its essential to stand up for yourself. Amy Cooper Hakim, Ph.D., an industrial-organizational psychology practitioner and workplace expert suggests looping in someone else to ensure sure your due is given. She says to create an electronic paper trail by copying your boss. Here, you can praise your coworker, yet clearly explain that you are movi ng ahead with your idea. She gives an example e-mail Boss, I am so excited that Mary is on board to help execute my suggestion about x. We will make a great teamIf your employee is competitiveSometimes employees get into a I could do this better than the boss point of view (which is often mistaken). Or they try to take on tasks meant for the boss to try to impress higher-ups. Mertel says this is when the mentoring part of a managers job description rises in importance. With an employee you manage your job is to motivate and encourage them to be the best they can be so you can meet your goals. A good boss is one who cares about the concerns of the employee and gives feedback on whats working and whats not. Tell them you appreciate their passion and being a go-getter, but also tell them when its not appropriate and why, she says.You might also consider explaining how their competitive attitude can appear more self-inclined than business-first. You need to inform him or her immediately each time there is an example of his or her competitiveness so that this kind of behavior and attitude can decrease and does not alienate or cause dissension between other employees at the company. It is important to emphasize how it is good to work to the best of ones ability to benefit the company as a whole rather than for ones own benefit and self-interest, Dr. Thomas says. If your business partner is competitiveTaking that entrepreneurial leap of faith into small business loans and investor meetings is one thats often softened with a partner in professional passion. But when your camaraderie toward a shared goal quickly turns into a race to the finish of who will do the most for the company, you might leave your brainstorming or planning sessions feeling frustrated. This is when Mertel suggests setting aside a time to talk less about the company youre fostering and more about your expectations of one another. Since a business partnership thrives when two people fully trust, re spect and value one anothers unique contribution to the companys growth, being open and candid will not only rescue your friendship, but possibly your bottom line, too.If your business partner is a competitive person, it is critical to periodically remind him or her that you two are partners and not the ones to compete against. Let your business partner know that the best way to grow your business is to grow it together as productively and successfully as possible, Dr. Thomas says.If your romantic partner, in the same field, is competitiveConsidering the majority of couples meet in college, in the workplace or online, your chances are pretty high of meeting someone in your field. Though a shared passion can be the pheromone that attracts you together, it can also be the scent that drags you apart, especially if one of you experiences success when the other struggles. Dr. Thomas says drawing clear boundaries will help preserve your relationship. behauptung lines should limit comparis on and instead, encourage collaboration and support. Maximize you two being a unit and engage in activities together as true partners which strengthen and increase your bond with each other as well as the quality of your relationship, she explains.Not sure how to start that conversation? Mertel suggests making a request in terms of your discomfort, not in terms of their faults. She says you might start with, Id like to tell you about something that goes on for me when I see this behavior and followed by a request, Would you be willing to do this? If they wont budge? Ask them for tips on how you can become more comfortable with it. They may give you insight and actually teach you about something you can adopt. If you cant accept their behavior youll have to assess if its a deal breaker for you, she adds.