Employee loyalty is not highly valued by employers.

Avoid telling people you know that you are looking for a job and asking them to contact you if they hear of any openings.

If your supervisor decides against a change you suggest, make the change anyway so that the supervisor can see the value of your idea.

Few companies and organizations take ethics very seriously.

All good jobs are highly advertised.

Your mother can be a very valuable resource and can help you quickly learn the rules, including the “understood” rules and expectations.

Leaders who take advantage of power simply to impose their will on others are unlikely to be good leaders.

Networking is the most productive source of job leads. Focus your efforts on this approach to finding a position.

As unwritten workplace rules are understood, they do not necessarily need to be followed.

Encourage others to tell you about their job search experiences so you can learn from each other.