If you’re an introvert looking for some career tips, you’re in the right place! If you are an introvert like me, you may feel like people do not necessarily appreciate what you bring to the table all the time. In reality, there can be many stereotypes or untrue assumptions about introverts. However, you can use your strengths as an introvert as your secret superpower. Want…
Since the dawning of the pandemic, an increasing number of people have begun working from home. While this has many benefits, it can prove to be a bit difficult in some situations. One of these situations involves having important conversations with a supervisor, such as requesting a promotion or a raise. If you are a remote worker that is asking for a raise or promotion,…
LinkedIn has quickly grown into an integral social media network for every working professional. After all, LinkedIn is used by the vast majority of recruiters when looking for talent and is a place where organizations post millions of jobs. Here are 6 Elements of A Successful LinkedIn Profile you need to master. 1. Headline Your headline will appear directly below your profile picture and is…
The first 90 days in a new leadership role mark a critical period of transition. As a new manager, it’s entirely normal to experience a mix of excitement and apprehension when starting on this journey. Especially if you are an introvert at work. The desire to make a positive impression and establish strong connections with your team is paramount. However, many individuals find themselves uncertain…
Being a successful manager requires a lot of thought and planning. While there are myriads of things that managers must think about, one thing that does not necessarily get enough attention is how to lead people with different personality styles. Introverts can have some reasonably unique work needs that managers can adjust to help empower them to be as productive as possible. With this in…
Wondering how to speak up in a meeting? Have you ever felt nervous about speaking up in a meeting as an introvert? Maybe you have a great idea but are worried about how it will be perceived. Perhaps you can’t seem to get a word in amongst all the other discussions. Speaking up in a meeting as an Introvert can often be difficult for introverts…
Asking your boss for a raise or a promotion is potentially a big step in your career. However, it can also be very uncomfortable. Here is a short guide to help you approach the process of asking for a raise or a promotion. 1. Do Some Journaling As we’ve noted, asking for a raise or promotion can be uncomfortable. After all, many of us are…
While you have likely spent a lot of time on your resume, there are always opportunities to improve and things to learn. If you are looking to assess the calibre of this document or fine-tune it, here are five resume tips that will help lead to success. Clearly Define Your Target The first step of a great resume is understanding your audience. Knowing who will…
When you are working on getting established in a career, there are many things that are unknown or, frankly, intimidating. I can still recall the feelings of uneasiness as I began my own career. Over the years, I have learned many lessons. Some of them would have been great to know when starting out. Here are five career lessons I would tell my younger self. …
If you think that one day, any day now, you’ll be getting a promotion, the reality is that there may be a few things you are doing (or believing) that can actually keep you from your goal. Let’s take a look at the top four myths that stop you from getting promoted and what to do instead. “Great Work Speaks for Itself” We often like…
