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…
Many professionals fail to realize is that resume writing has significantly evolved over time – and continues to do so. Using some of these practices may make your resume look dated. Let’s take a look at three resume writing practices that you need to abandon immediately when writing a modern resume. Objective Statements For a long time, the objective statement was a big trend in…
Do you want to get promoted at work? It is quite popular to think that hard work speaks for itself. After all, your boss surely recognizes how well you perform at work. While hard work is generally noticed, it is not often seen in the way you might hope. You may hope that your hard work will be rewarded with a promotion. However, your employer…
If you’re an introvert at work, you can stand out and get promoted! Let’s face it, introverts make great leaders (no bias at all 😅 ). If you are a talented introvert at work who is planning on moving into a leadership role, here is something you should know: 👉🏽 Hard work alone won’t land you that promotion. You need to speak up, be visible…
Getting a job promotion isn’t about doing your current job well; it’s about showing that you can do the next one even better. Here are 10 ways to help you get noticed and promoted: 1. Show enthusiasm and curiosity Energy is infectious, so don’t be shy to love your position out loud. So, show interest in your work, your colleagues, and your workplace. 2. Develop an…
Have you noticed that those who tend to move ahead in their careers aren’t always the most qualified? As an introvert starting my career many years ago, this used to frustrate me a lot. Over time, I realized that keeping a low profile and expecting my work to speak for itself doesn’t always work. So how do you increase your visibility at work without bragging…
Have you ever asked yourself: What are you known for at work? Is it something worth celebrating? Businesses are often recommended to define their market niche. A niche is described as an area of specialization. It is a problem that you can solve when operating in your ‘zone of genius’. The same can apply to your career. In this blog post, learning how to create…
There are 4 job interview questions you should know before heading into your interview! One of the best ways to prepare for an interview is to understand what you might face in the conversation. Interviewers often use different strategies and interview styles to determine whether you might be the right fit for a role. These styles often depend on the industry and job requirements, and…
