1 . How to Get Others to Help You at Work

Unavoidably, at work you will need the help of others. Getting this help may have less to do with your formal position and authority and more to do with your strategy and approach.     1    .

Define what needs to be done.     2    . By defining all the tasks required, you increase the chance of success. Be sure to include introductions and deadlines as you define specific action items that are needed.

Ask an individual for help. When you make a general request for volunteers during a meeting, colleagues often understand it as “whoever doesn’t have much of anything to do can work on this.”     3    . However, if you think about who might best be able to help with a task and then specifically ask that person for help, your chances of getting him or her to accept the task increase greatly.

Thank others for their assistance. Always thank and acknowledge others for their help.     4    . In addition, you will likely be able to call on the person again in the future for assistance. But remember that return the favor when he or she needs your help. Such reciprocal (相互的) behavior could lead to valuable alliance.

    5     . If you’re congratulated for a job well done, let your bosses know who helped you do it. Giving praise to those deserving it will not only please them, but will impress the bosses into considering you for future promotion. After all, the best managers remain those who are best at getting others to help them complete their work for the common good.

2 . Every day we hear about people making career changes. The opportunities exist.     1    

Following are four practical steps towards coming to terms with why you do what you’re doing. Realize that your job does not define you, but how you do it does. There’s a lot to be said for attitude. Any job can be done well, done with compassion, done with care.     2     They have a profound influence on the people you work with.

Find the significance in what you do. Take some time to really think about what you do. Do you provide an essential service? Do you get to see the finished product? Do you give direction that gets things done? Then ask yourself “How is this job done differently because I am doing it?”     3    

Dare to ask yourself if it’s worth it. If you can’t find the part of your job that you like, or if you can see yourself turning into the person you said you would never be, consider the reasons. It may not be a new job that you need, just a new direction.     4     If not, are there changes you can make to the way you do your job or is the job itself the problem? Learn to say “no”. As much as you can choose the things you spend your time on, don’t attend events or meetings only because everyone expects it.

    5     Money will never be enough so stop using it (or the lack of it) as an excuse. Try tracking every penny you spend in a week. Seeing where your money is really going can help you to refocus your spending towards the things you really want. Getting paid is only one small part of what you do, your work has to be more than just a paycheck to be fulfilling.

3 . Making the big decision about choosing a lasting and fulfilling career is a hard thing. Here’s how to decide which carcer you want, especially if you’re unsure of where to start.

Ask family members and friends that you trust. When you don’t know what you want to do, you can note any trends in feedback provided by people who are close to you.     1     Ask friends, family members and other people you trust what roles they could picture you doing for a living or companies they hope to see you working at.

    2     Start by saying you’re considering a career similar to theirs on Linkedln, with just a single question to start, which can improve the odds that you’ll get a specialty analysis.    3    then that can be very helpful to better assess their own sincerity in terms of networking.

Consider your personality and individual preferences. Take a personality assessment, such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. If someone is more introverted and they are in an environment that is very outgoing and exposes them to a lot of people, that may be a reason why many people change their career.    4    

Look into a fast-growing industry. Careers in fast-growing industries may give you more opportunities. If you don’t know what field interests you, you can make a short list of fast-growing industries such as health care, sales or software.    5    For instance, your search question. “Top health care careers’” or “Fast-growing salary careers” should produce results that get you closer to picking the career you want.

4 . This is a common question asked by students at all levels： Life is long but time is short.     1     ?

I am of the belief that regardless of your age, you should always try to work diligently while also trying to enjoy your life as much as possible. In essence, you should not only work hard, but play hard as well.

Some of you might laugh off the idea, as it seems of little value in real life. With so many talented young people across the country, competition remains tough throughout our lives.     2    ! Personally, I have three principles： 1)     3     . This requires you to work out a plan, avoid distractions, and maximize efficiency. 2) Set aside some time each day, especially in between work periods, for relaxing and even daydreaming.     4    . 3) Reward yourself for your efforts to achieve 1 and 2. Rewards can often generate the necessary motivation in an individual. For a foodie like me, some kind of tasty food is always a wise choice.

Sometimes it is not easy even for adults to juggle (尽力同时应付) work, sleep and play.     5    . Good luck!

5 . An office party can be a double-edged sword. There are four questions about how employees should handle themselves at company parties:

    1     Dress to impress, but also present yourself appropriately. The location and time of the party should indicate what kind of dress code to expect. Remember you are attending a company outing; you are not a celebrity walking the red carpet. So leave the 4-inch heels at home, along with anything short, tight or revealing.

Should I be “fashionably late”? No.     2    . Your co-workers will remember if you are 10 minutes late. Late arrival or early departure may not ruin your career, but your attendance shows loyalty to your manager and your organization.

Should I talk with the senior executives? Yes! There are only a few opportunities to make yourself known to the CEO and executive directors, and this is one of them.     3    .

What if I’m not very social? Don’t be tempted to turn to your phone to avoid conversations by texting your friends or checking your Twitter feed the entire night.     4    . This is the perfect opportunity to step outside of your comfort zone and introduce yourself to people from another division whom you may not have met. To help, think of a few topics or questions before the party that you can use to strike up a conversation with someone new.

    5    . Before you leave, make sure you find your boss, CEO and the staff that put the party together and thank them for a great event.

6 . I'm currently collaborating, or working with a fellow artist, Will Francis. We are sharing printing work to create an edition that we will divide and sell between us.     1    

    2     It could be pure pleasure, celebrating a creative friendship with a shared outcome, making artwork for sale, or stretching your skills. Whatever the reason, it's important to be clear up front about what you want from the project.

Along with deciding the aim of the collaboration, work out how you will share skills.     3    Decide how much time you can both devote and set an end date for the project. Or will the work divide with each of you working separately throughout, bringing everything together at the end?     4     There are almost certainly expenses involved in making the artwork to be divided and, if the results are to be for sale, you'll need to agree on some proper terms.

A vital part of any collaboration is to experiment and explore together. It's essential to be open to new ideas and flexible with the work. Will is an expert in traditional pigments (颜料), so I have handed colour decisions to him, which took a lot of nerve on my part. Conversations are critical to keeping everything on track as the work develops.     5     Collaborating on a project means a real investment in working together and a unique opportunity to really push your creative thinking with a like-minded partner.

7 . Choosing a major is vital for not only your college journey but also your whole life.     1    . Here are some typical examples.

● Only based on money

Choosing a major with high-paying career options will not actually guarantee you a high-paying job.     2    . If there are limited openings, the job will go to someone who is truly interested in the field. You should choose a major that you are driven to succeed in, even if you won't make as much money.

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When you choose to study your hobby, it can lose its appeal, and then it won't be relaxing anymore. While choosing a major based on your passion means seeking after what you love despite all the hard work. You should think how you might feel about the field when you finish college when evaluating your choices.

● By feeling instead of research

Being interested in a major is a start, but a little research in advance will prepare you better for what's in store. Consider the entire journey: the coursework, the school years, and the job future etc. If you've done your investigation and you're still interested, dip your toes in before your finally decide.     4    .

● To follow parents' advice blindly

The opinions of your friends and family aren't something to ignore.     5    . You'll only truly enjoy and succeed in the field if you want to be in it. College is an investment of both time and money. The only way to get the best outcome is to shape your own future.