How do you differentiate yourself from your colleagues/competition?
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Anonymous
| I work in a very competitive office where peers are pitted against each other by management. How do you stand out among your colleagues and differentiate yourself to get ahead? |
Anonymous
| Age group? Industry? |
Anonymous
| I fart much longer and louder. |
Anonymous
Your professionals. Late 20s to mid 30s. Prefer not to state industry but don't mind using the word consulting. |
Anonymous
| I think of my colleagues as teammates - no competition here. Some of my closest friends are current or former colleagues. Sorry, OP, that does not sound like a fun place to work. |
Anonymous
| Consulting is too broad - could be writer or engineer or lawyer. Need more info of some sort. Where did you go to school? |
Anonymous
Consulting to the government |
Anonymous
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Always be punctual, on work and to meetings
Never relax at the office or with people from the office Triple check everything you do. Never gossip or say a mean word to or about anyone Network like crazy, in and out of the workplace |
Anonymous
| Always be professional. Be proactive, but don't kiss-ass. Keep things in perspective. Don't gossip or play office politics. Work hard and show an interest in all aspects of the business. |
Anonymous
| Work hard, be kind, on time and pump up my resume or annual reviews with training (out of pocket if needed). I also learn from my mistakes and don't try to act like a know it all. |
Anonymous
| Again, consulting to the government could mean anything. Try letting your thong hang over your pants perhaps. |
Anonymous
| ugh. i would quit. i could not stand that kind of environment - it would be soul-sucking. |
Anonymous
It is. |
Anonymous
These all seem standard, professional things. I need above and beyond type suggestions. |
Anonymous
| Dress for the position you want, not the one you have. |