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Some Knowledge for RISING STARS How long should a young professional reasonably expect to be in a position beore they should consider advancement? What is your biggest pet peeve that young professionals should be aware of? "People who want things to be given to them but don't want to work for it." Pam Frankenreiter, Legacy Partners "A position or upward advancement will not be handed to you on a silver platter unless you work for it, folks in upper management expect high level of work ethic." Vickie Breaux, Career Strategies "The hesitancy toward face to face communication. Put down the phone. Look up and notice what is going on around you." Lori Snider, RedPeak "Clockwatchers!" Lisa Sutton, Career Options "Some fear in standing up for a different view point." -Melissa Robbins, Greystar " Complaining. Come with ideas and solutions rather than what you see as problems." Amie Harmon, RediCarpet " A sense of entitlement." Jenny Jacobs, Standard Interiors "Supervisors are people too. They work hard and earned their positions. Treat them like you would want to be treated." -Mary Wessler, "Making the same mistake twice- once is ok and is a learning lesson – twice will not be good." Parke Pettegrew, Milestone Mgmt www.aamdhq.org NOV/DEC 2017 • TRENDS | 35