Did you get the memo? Job security is a thing of the past… kind of like shoulder pads and power suits. In this day and age, it’s important to keep growing. Pump up that resume. Build your network. Be ready to leap when it’s time. In other words? Keep the flame alive in your career. Whether
MINNEAPOLIS — Senia Mae Tuominen was an engineer in her first career. “I did fantastic in school, graduated at the top of my class,” she said. “When I started to do the work, I was miserable. I hated being in a cube, I hated being in a corporation. I wound up getting sick from pressure
Q: I have a new co-worker who has a good background and is generally a good addition to the team. But she has a habit of being dismissive of my approach to doing our work. How do I deal with this? A: You’ll need to be your own best advocate. Start by being specific about
If you were to draw out your ideal career path, would it look more like a tree than a straight line? Do you like to avoid being painted with just one brush? Then you, my friend, just may be a Multipotentialite. What, pray tell, is that? Wikipedia describes Multipotentiality as “An educational and psychological term
Have you ever felt ‘boxed in’ in your job, unable to showcase your true talent or full potential? Have you been itching to submit your ideas to enhance your company’s cloud infrastructure, or become involved in marketing’s next roll out but unclear of how to become your own personal change agent? We’ve all been there
If you’ve just graduated college, you’ve just entered one of the most exciting phases of life! Like a “Choose Your Own Adventure” book, the road ahead is wide open. No matter if you’re well prepared or simply “winging it,” there are three things you should start doing right now, before you embark on yourfirst job.
Have you ever thought about how multitasking impacts your productivity? Your relationships? Have you ever thought of the impression that you give someone during a conversation when you’re multitasking? Next time you’re in a restaurant, look around and see how many people are clicking away on their devices and not paying attention to the person
If you’ve been finding it difficult to get engaged at work lately, studies show you’re not alone. Regardless of your profession, being engaged in your job is critical – not only to realize your own personal success, but also for personal fulfillment. Here are tips on how to get engaged at work (without a ring!)
Many people wonder how to be charismatic, but is charisma an innate quality or a learned behavior? Turns out, it’s a little of both! Some experts believe that charismatic behavior is learned early in life, then instinctively becomes cultivated in our later years. Charisma can determine whether you’re seen as a follower or leader. Charisma is not
Who doesn’t dream of their first real job after graduating? Images of lavish break rooms, high-powered suits and corporate ladders often dance in the heads of recent grads, but scaling down those first-job dreams just might be the smartest career move you’ll ever make. If you’re a new grad that’s about to enter the workforce,
When I was eight years old, I told my grandmother that I wanted to be a baseball player when I grew up. Without missing a beat, she immediately slapped me, and told me that was a terrible idea. My grandfather – her ex-husband – had tried that same career path, his drive to make it
Everyone these days is talking about how much things are changing in the workplace. True, exciting ideas of flexibility and increased productivity and ice cream machines and treadmill desks are popping up everywhere. But some of us kids – perhaps most of us kids – have not been so fortunate (or willing) to work for
Graduating from college and entering the workforce is a daunting prospect. You’re spent years trying to figure out what you actually want to do and making sure your major aligns with your dream job. The workforce for millennials is full of competition. You’re up against peers who graduate with you as well as those already
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
No matter how much you love your job, you’ve likely suffered from cube life fatigue at some point or another. The truth is, spending extended periods of time in an artificially-lit, stale office can really take a toll on your spirit – and this is especially true for young professionals who are still making the
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
Experts said that the Titanic will never sink; unfortunately, it did. When it comes to our careers not matter how experienced we are, we make mistakes. So, what’s the lesson? Experience is not everything… but attitude is. Despite of how far you’ve gone in your career, there is always room for learning. You need to
I want you to think of the last experience you had when flying somewhere. Now switch gears and think of the last time you called or ordered something from say, Apple. Notwithstanding the massive differences in the products they sell, Apple almost always falls into the “good experience” category or the “easy, and generally without
MILWAUKEE — Harley-Davidson Inc. said Tuesday it will reduce its salaried workforce by several hundred positions, mostly by the end of the year. The company has about 3,775 salaried employees, including 1,060 at its Milwaukee headquarters. “An early retirement incentive program will be offered to eligible employees in advance of what we believe will be
