You consistently meet and exceed expectations at work and your contributions are valuable to your department and company. So, you’re vying for a long-awaited promotion that’s opening up. And you think you have it made, because after all, your record will speak for itself as your boss decides who gets the job, right? Unfortunately, that’s… Read more »
If you’re like most people, you spend a lot of your waking hours at work – up to a third of your time, according to research. So, it’s important to like what you do and feel like you’re in the right place. If not, and you think it may be time for a career change,… Read more »
“Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have 24-hour days.” (Motivational speaker and author Zig Ziglar) So true: 24-hour days, seven days a week, 365 days a year. But you may still feel as though you have countless things to do right away, which can quickly become overwhelming and cause… Read more »
By their very definition, habits are hard to give up. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines “habit” as “a settled tendency or usual manner of behavior; an acquired mode of behavior that has become nearly or completely involuntary.” So, habits can be like breathing or sleeping. Involuntary! How, then, can you shed the negative ones that may be… Read more »
“A goal is a dream with a deadline.” So said self-help author Napoleon Hill. He was right on target, as was writer Saul Bellow when he noted that, “Whoever wants to reach a distant goal must take small steps.” Your career goals are within reach. Professional goals may seem like pipe dreams at times, and… Read more »
Have you ever compared yourself to a coworker who seems to be shining in all they do, getting plum assignments and promotions, even though you have more seniority, and seem to just naturally step up to the plate and take the lead? “They’re a born leader,” you may rationalize. It may seem that way and,… Read more »
As you finish up an email, you may not give much thought to your closing. After all, the hard part is done, right? Message complete. Now you just need an appropriate sign-off. No big deal. But, maybe it is. According to a study by productivity software manufacturer Boomerang, certain email closings deliver significantly higher response… Read more »
“I hope this finds you well …” Raise your hand if you’ve ever started an email out this way. It’s okay, there’s no guilt here. Now raise your hand if you wanted that email to actually get read – or in the case of making an important contact with someone, such as networking during your… Read more »
Being well prepared for your job interview means more than just choosing the right outfit and showing up with time to spare, just in case you get lost or caught in traffic. To go in feeling truly prepared and confident, it’s essential to research the company you’re interviewing with, ahead of time. This not only… Read more »
The most important aspect of a job interview is making a good first impression. Of course, your responses to questions are critical as well, but it’s that very first snapshot of you that will be solidified in the eyes and minds of your interviewers. So, be sure that image is one of competence, confidence, poise… Read more »
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