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…
We’ve all been there – you get to the end of an interview, and the employer asks what questions you have. I’ve seen many people freeze at this question because they prepared every word they’d said but forgot to prepare questions to ask the employer. If you are someone who struggles with this, here are three questions to ask at the end of an interview. …
The corporate environment is often one filled with competition. This can often make it feel like you are drowning while trying to distinguish yourself. There are various reasons you may want to stand out at work including a desire for a raise, being able to take on more responsibility, or simply to improve job security. Here are five ways to stand out at work. Be…
Job interviews can be incredibly stressful, particularly if you are really excited about the opportunity before you. It is perfectly fine to be nervous when interviewing. In fact, surveys have shown that more than nine out of every ten people get nervous when interviewing. However, appearing confident in an interview can score you some valuable points. Here are four tips to appear more confident when…
People often have the perspective that it is better to be an extrovert rather than an introvert. However, the reality is that both personality types have their own benefits. In a world that often doesn’t emphasize the benefits of introversion, here are five things I love about being an introvert. I Am Introspective and Self-Aware One talent that comes along with my introversion is the…
If you find yourself thinking ‘I need a career change’ you’re in the right place! Many people find themselves wondering when they should begin looking for a new role or new career. Perhaps you are unsure if you are ready for greater responsibility. Maybe you don’t know the perfect time to pivot to a new industry. Here are five signs that you might need a…
Once you have established your profile on LinkedIn, an important next step is to start engaging more broadly within the platform. There are a number of ways to do this. However, simply jumping into the platform is not often the best way. Instead, you’ll tend to get more out of it if you take a more strategic approach. How do you do this? Let’s take…
If you are an introvert, the simple thought of networking may send a bit of fear down your spine. The idea of having to network at a large event used to repulse me. The prospect of having small talk conversations with so many people in such a short time was intimidating! The reality is that networking is too important to ignore; however, it doesn’t need…
If you are new to LinkedIn, chances are that this site may seem a bit confusing. After all, LinkedIn has significantly grown over the years and has added many features. Understanding LinkedIn starts with understanding your basic profile. Like most social networks, your profile is the first thing you will work with. Let’s take a look at the basics of a LinkedIn profile with some…
