Professional Growth Enthusiast Gifts

London merchant telling a young employee that if he does not change his behaviour his career will go badly and he may end up becoming mayor

Keys to Success: Focus, Alertness, Concentration...

Staff Development.

"You don't improve your chances by writing your resume in crayon."

'I hope you're not threatened by powerful women, because you're fired.'

'You could be a constant inspiration for us to come up with a plan to get a leg up on our competition...you're hired!'

Others will fight for you

'And I'm happy to say, that since the merger...'

"Are we going for suntan, personal development or being the envy of our friends on Instagram?"

"Where would you see yourself in five years' time?"

'Congratulations on breaking through the glass ceiling of the company downstairs. However, I will be sending you a repair bill.'

"You're not the same pupa you were when we first met."

"You need to justify your own existence first."

"Listen Herb, once you become the boss and decide who gets a raise, then you can have a raise."

Man suffering from rope burn due to climbing the corporate ladder

'I hate his kind. They use their integrity and hard work to advance their careers.'

'You are a self-starter... problem is, you never finish anything.'

"Brilliant cover letter, lousy résumé."

Tenacity trumps everything!

Not much money, glory, or praise

Considering she started here as an office temp she's done quite well.

"We don't have an exercise room here. You'll stay in shape by climbing the ladder, jumping through hoops, toeing the line..."

Dave realised that Clive didn't see problems,only 'challenges to be embraced'.

"What other skills do you obtain other than being able to answer interview questions?"

The March to the Top

Ego Increasing School

“I know you’re really busy right now, but when you have a chance I’d love to pick your brain about how you got to where you are today.”

"I became a mentor because I needed more direction in life."

Learning Curve

Over enthusiastic headhunter

After many years of wavering Dennis finally makes the decision to step out of his comfort zone.

"It's amazing to think he started out in the lobby."

'Are all of these letters of recommendation from your mother?'

Wrestling Our Inner Demons

"I hope someday someone steals my identity and makes something out of my life."