How many times have you applied to a job thinking, “I’d be the perfect fit for this company?” Then you spend hours crafting an awesome cover letter and resume, only to never hear back or get a simple boiler plate response stating, “sorry but we are moving forward with other candidates.” It sucks! Trust me,
Let’s face it – handling criticism at work is tough for everyone – even the most confident professionals. In fact, the more seasoned you are, the more adept you become at interpreting out-of-the-blue calendar invites from your boss featuring cryptic notes like “Let’s catch up.” This is often management speak for the dreaded constructive feedback
Question: Do you feel excited and happy to go to work every day? Sure, we all have our off days – you know, the ones where we’d rather spend the day hiding in bed instead of sitting at a desk. However, if the thought of going to work fills you with dread more often than
The proverbial dropout success stories: Zuckerberg, Jobs, Branson, Karp (who didn’t even graduate high school). A quick Google search and you’ll be inundated with lists from 3 to 99 of the top dropout-turned-millionaire names. But simple mention of their anomalistic success isn’t reason enough to abandon the centuries old chase of academic excellence. Rather, it’s
Congratulations – you’ve landed a new job! It’s easy to think that after having aced the interview, negotiated a great package and set your start date that the hard work is done. Of course you should celebrate your victory, but don’t spend too long basking in the glory of your success because there is still
Sometimes the signs that you’re in a poor work situation are unclear. After all, not every employee/employer misfit is as telltale as the 2011 comedy Horrible Bosses. So, we’ve put together five straightforward signs that you’re in the wrong job. Take a look and, if you find that one or more apply, it just might
For many of us, a new year is a fresh start – a time to wipe the slate clean and start fresh. In fact, it’s safe to say that when it’s time to roll into a new calendar year, we all take some time to think about the life changes we’d like to make. Whether you’re someone
It’s safe to say that like many of us, your ultimate goal is to get ahead in your career. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to do that – without stepping on others to get where you want to be! The truth is, mental toughness is typically a foregone conclusion in the professional sports arena, entrepreneurial
Can being too good at your job actually be a career mistake? Yes, according to career expert and author Greg Mckeown, who sees success as a catalyst for failure – short of any upward momentum, that is. McKeown’s goal? To encourage overly-capable lateral careerists to stop being the ‘go-to’ people again and again and instead strive for
All of our life we are told to WORK HARD. In America, part of the collective narrative is if we work hard good things will happen for us. Well, what happens when hard work is not enough? The world is littered with the broken dreams of ambitious people who worked hard and never achieved their
Changing industries can be an overwhelming task. As life throws more demands along the way, it becomes harder to find the time to switch to a more fulfilling path. It takes perseverance, dedication and a few helpful tips to have a successful career change. 1. Set a Goal It’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind
Are you satisfied in your current position? Distressingly few people can answer yes to that question. Most people want a pay raise, a promotion or a jump to a better position at a different company. Yet, in today’s economic climate, few people manage to obtain those goals. Those who do have secrets to their success.
