Confidence takes many forms, from the arrogance of Floyd Mayweather to the quiet self-assurance of Jane Goodall. True confidence—as opposed to the false confidence people project to mask their insecurities—has a look all its own. When it comes to confidence, one thing is certain: truly confident people always have the upper hand over the doubtful […]
Along with glowing references, a solid resumé is a must-have for any job applicant. But even those with great credentials need to package those achievements the right way to catch a hiring manager’s eyes. How can you get yourself noticed? Having the right keywords on the page — words like “problem solving,” “leadership” and “team […]
For Many Careers, Resumes are Becoming Less of a Job Search Focal Point. It’s a fact that the majority of intelligent, thorough recruiters as well as hiring managers Google GOOGL -1.51% the names of job seekers they interview. Not only are they searching, but they are giving heightened hiring priority to those who have a […]
Wall Street executives, entrepreneurs, and consultants are known for working crazy long hours. Logging 80 hours a week is not uncommon for them, and that number can hit the triple digits during especially busy weeks. Turns out you CAN work crazy hours and still have a life. But some have figured out how to have […]
Can you improve your relationships, increase your ability to focus and shut down counter-productive habits in just four seconds? In his new book, Four Seconds: All the Time You Need to Stop Counter-Productive Habits and Get the Results You Want, Peter Bregman argues that the key to success in our fast-moving world is to pause […]
It seems like there are only two options when it comes to choosing a career: We can either pursue a meaningful job and make next to nothing, or we can pull in a pretty penny working insanely long hours in an uninspiring, high-pressure role. Turns out there’s a third option. Veterinarians typically find their work […]
If you’ve taken over a new team at work, or started a new management job, you may feel the temptation to hit the ground running and dive right in to make changes. Sallie Krawcheck, the former president of the Global Wealth & Investment Management division of Bank of America, speaks during the Reuters Wealth Management […]
There’s a common thread among undergraduates studying natural science, math, and health: They all tend to have the long-term career goal of being dedicated to a cause, says Melissa Bailey, an executive at Universum, a global research and advisory firm. A new report from Universum supports her observation. The research firm recently asked 22,976 of […]
Do you need more time? For most people, the answer is a resounding yes.Yet many of us waste time every day, or spend it on things that don’t make us satisfied. Time is a precious resource, so it is worth checking up on our spending now and again. Do you know exactly where your time […]
I’ve given many presentations and some have been more successful than others. Even when it’s the same material. And very similar audiences. Something that I’ve learned: it’s easy to overlook one of the most crucial elements of giving presentations– make sure that your audience can easily focus on you and your slides. Don’t […]