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
Would you say your career trajectory parallels that of climbing a ladder? Or one strategically driven by selecting more lateral opportunities? According to Facebook’s COO Sheryl Sandberg, this answer is often determined by your gender. Just shy of its one year anniversary in circulation, people are still talking about Ms. Sandberg’s New York Times best selling book
How many jobs have you had in your career? If you’re a Millennial, the answer is probably “a lot”. In fact, the Bureau of Labor reports that on average, Millennials will hold 11 jobs before they hit 34. While this kind of career approach may be acceptable to others in our age group, other generations may
Craig Jenkins-Sutton grew up with a love for gardening, but after working for a landscaping service he decided he didn’t want to work for someone else. In 2003 he put an ad in the Chicago Tribune, offering garden design services. After receiving 40 responses, he went into business and started a garden design company. Passing
The brouhaha surrounding Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer’s decision to ban employees from working from home had barely subsided when Hewlett-Packard CEO Meg Whitman following suit, announcing that she wants all employees to come to office every day. At the same time, we have Sheila C. Johnson, CEO of Salamander Hotels and Resorts who says she
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
The average hourly wage for non-supervisory production employees in the private sector was $20.50 as of February, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Wages have been stagnant, while productivity has increased across the board. The Economic Policy Institute found between 1973 and 2011, productivity grew by 80 percent across the country, while wages
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
Many of us, if not all of us, share the desire to reach our full potential and work our way up the business ladder. It is most definitely not ideal to all of us to stay stationary at work and never move our way along to greater success. Success at work counts for a variety
You know that your skills as a graphic artist are above par. The slew of clients you’ve amassed over the years is proof that you are good at what you do. Now, you’re thinking of ditching the nine-to-five and becoming your own boss. At the last minute, though, you stop to second-guess yourself. “Am I
The recession has affected almost every industry, including the financial industry. It’s a smart move to get in a career that has some longevity in our changing future. Here are five careers in finance that have a bright outlook. 1. Risk Management Analyst Risk is a significant word in the financial world. The importance of
Indiana Jones was the coolest archaeologist that ever lived. When I was a kid I had no idea what an archaeologist was or what they did, but I knew that if they had the opportunity to travel and save the world from ancient evils, I wanted to be one. As I relive these moments of
An aging population, deteriorating environmental conditions, and the government’s push for making sure everyone has medical insurance all contribute to enormous job growth in the healthcare field. Even some careers you may never have heard of are well on their way to becoming common in medical facilities. Here are the top five emerging careers in
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.
Did you know that anyone with an Internet connection can get an Ivy League education? The degree isn’t included, of course, but neither is the lifelong debt. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) provide everyday people access to college classes through an affordable format: the Internet. With the growth of free online courses, online education is
Mondays can always be a little painful at times. No matter how much you love your job, the transition from weekend mode into work mode can sometimes be a little rocky. Need a little kick in the pants? We’ve compiled 30 of our favorite Motivation Monday quotes that will inspire you to start your week
Think being an introvert prevents you from things like networking or holding a leadership position? Think again! Introverts are generally misunderstood, not only by those around them, but by themselves. Check out these five common myths about introversion and career tips for introverts. Myth #1: Introverts are incapable of social interaction While this may be true
While it should never be the main focus, salary plays an important role in your career. As you spend more time in the professional world, you’ll gain skills that will increase your value to your employer as well as increase your earning potential in the job market. Even if you negotiated a competitive starting salary
There’s a set of drawers in my office. They’re pretty tidy and ordered, but one – the bottom one – is a disaster zone. It’s stuffed full of things I don’t want to get rid of, unfinished projects, lists I have compiled and old photographs. I’m not sure as yet when I’ll get around to
You know it’s time for a career change when… you clicked on this link. You see, the little voice inside your head, the one that grumbles during your commute on Monday morning and complains that your talents and skills are wasted at your current job, made you click on this article. Whenever we make a
