Rules for you to follow

1. Rule 1. - The Boss is always right.

2. Rule 2. - If the Boss is wrong, see rule 1.

3. Those who work get more work. Others get pay, perks, and promotions.

4. Ph.D. stands for "Pull Him Down". The more intelligent a person, the more hardworking a person, the more committed a person; the more number of persons are engaged in pulling that person down.

5. If you are good, you will get all the work. If you are really good, you will get out of it.

6.. When the Bosses talk about improving productivity, they are never talking about themselves.

7. It doesn't matter what you do, it only matters what you say you've done and what you are going to do.

8. A pat on the back is only a few centimeters from a kick in the butt.

9. Don't be irreplaceable. If you can't be replaced, you can't be promoted.

10. The more crap you put up with, the more crap you are going to get.

11. If at first you don't succeed, try again. Then quit. No use being a damn fool about it...

12. When you don't know what to do, walk fast and look worried.

13.. Following the rules will not get the job done.

14. If it weren't for the last minute, nothing would get done.

15. Everything can be filed under "Miscellaneous" .

16. No matter how much you do, you never do enough.

17. You can do any amount of work provided it isn't the work you are supposed to be doing.

18. In order to get a promotion, you need not necessarily know your job.

19. In order to get a promotion, you only need to pretend that you know your job.

20. The last person that quit or was fired will be held responsible for everything that goes wrong.

How to get prepared for Fierce Job Competitions

Take a look at the workshops that make up the program:

COMPUTER BASICS: To become acquainted with your computer there are certain basic skills to be mastered. While these skills might seem obvious at first, the fact is that many people never take the time to learn these very important basics. This workshop provides hands-on basics for using a personal computer. You will learn to identify the primary parts of a computer, how to start and shutdown your computer, keyboard and typing tips, accessing software, and basic windows skills.

RESUME PREPARATION: This workshop covers the nuts and bolts of creating a winning resume. We will take you through the process of developing a resume, including format variations and sample resumes. You will also be given insight into Indiana Career Connect, the most comprehensive source of Indiana job openings. The website features: job search; create a resume; explore a career; and research the job market.

INTERVIEW PREPARATION: Interviewing has changed quite a bit the past few years. This workshop is designed to expose students to the various interviewing methods used today by employers. In this workshop students will learn and gain tips and techniques on how to properly prepare for an interview. After completing the workshop, students are encouraged to meet with the Job Placement Specialist to practice their skills by doing mock interviews.

CAREER SKILLS: A 4-course series to help students improve work habits while boosting their employability skills. This curriculum addresses the soft skills most needed by employees to be successful in the workplace. The course series will focus on four areas:

Effective Communication Skills-Gives tips on how to improve communication skills: effective oral, written, nonverbal communication and dealing with difficult people in the workplace.

Successful Work Habits-Discusses workplace ethics, employer expectations and personal characteristics desired by employers.

Workplace Effectiveness-Provides useful information on time management, problem solving, and how to be a team player.

Practical Business Etiquette-People are a key factor in your business success. The course material presents tips for employing etiquette on the job, person to person, via telephone, and email.

JOB CLUB: Looking for work and navigating career challenges are made easier when you're not alone.  With discussion topics to help facilitate a healthy give and take among attendees, you'll swap leads, offer feedback, conduct mock interviews, tackle challenges and encourage one another's weekly success.