If you’re not as far along as you’d like to be in your career, you’re not alone. Eighty-five percent of Americans hate their jobs, according to Gallup. A lot of people blame their boss, and perhaps he or she is partially responsible. But the problem might be staring at you in the mirror. Many of us […]
Remember — negotiations are a collaboration, not a contest. “I always appreciate creative requests,” Kuntzmann says. When it’s time to negotiate, be prepared, be gracious and be confident — you can do this! As you consider what you need most out of a new position, salary is an important component of your compensation picture — but it’s […]
Behind many managerial women stands a trailing husband. He pulls up stakes and relocates when his partner gets a better role in a different locale. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] John Van Lonkhuyzen has done this […]
So you finally found it–your dream job. There’s just one little problem: The job description rattles off a list of qualifications and experience that you don’t quite have. Talk about discouraging. But even if you don’t check all the required boxes, you should still apply. Why? According to Jason Patel, founder of Transizion and former career ambassador […]
Motivation isn’t a switch that you can turn on or off. At work you’ve probably found that motivation comes pretty easily when the company is doing well, and your efforts are rewarded. When a company is in trouble, however, it’s not always that easy. You might be expected to take on additional responsibilities and pull […]
Once you’re on the #JobMarket , it’s usually Too Late to Build a Network. Of course, you Should still Make every effort, but #Networking from a Position of Need Makes it Harder to Make Real Connections.
It’s not that hard to update your resume when you’re applying for the next role up the ladder in your field. You’re an associate operations manager trying to become a senior operations manager? Just show how what you’ve already done qualifies you to do similar things at a higher level. Things get trickier when you’re […]
Clarity powers productivity. And it does so for anyone and everyone. Here are seven of the most important ways: 1. Uncommonly clear goals A clear destination opens the door to action. Specificity is the key here. When you know exactly what you are trying to achieve, you are able to focus. You don’t have to waste time […]
When the seasons change from winter to spring, flower bloom and nature is abuzz with new growth. Be inspired by the scenery around you by considering a job change. Switching companies or roles can reinvigorate your career and offer some of the perks you’ve been wanting: unlimited PTO, a matching 401k, ample parental leave, learning […]
Let’s be honest–which, we admit, may be slightly ironic for an article about lying–and confess we’ve all been tempted to lie in an interview. But most of us also know telling whoppers will get us nowhere fast, and so we give it to a recruiter straight–for better or worse. Unfortunately for recruiters and hiring managers, […]