January 24, 2006 4:58 PM

Managing your boss
Posted by Jason Tuoheyat 4:58 PM

Do you secretly feel that you're in the driver's seat at work, instead of your boss? This week's "Climb" article on BostonWorks discusses "managing up," or the ability to manage what your boss thinks of you and which projects you get assigned to. It can be a vital activity in moving forward with your career.

"You need to make sure your boss understands that you have shorter-term goals and that you care most about issues such as being challenged, learning new skills, and preserving your personal life. Make your priorities clear to your boss so you don't get sidetracked in areas irrelevant to you."

Also this week, the trend of renting office space for meetings and interviews, and what happens when your boss demands a wedding invitation.