#CareerAdvice : 4 Ways to Become Indispensable to Your #Boss … One of the Best Ways to Remain Employed & Climb the Professional Ladder is to Become an Indispensable Employee.
Becoming the go-to problem solver or the person who can be relied on to execute any task successfully is a sure-fire way to get your boss to notice you and fight hard to keep you happy. After all, don’t we all want to impress our managers and be invaluable to an organization? However, there’s a distinct difference […]
#CareerAdvice : #JobPromotion – 5 Things You Can Do in the Next Year to Get Promoted… 2019 is Fast Approaching. At this Time, it Might be a Good Idea to Start Reviewing your Career Goals for the Next Year to see Where you’re At.
2019 is fast approaching. At this time, it might be a good idea to start reviewing your career goals for the next year to see where you’re at. Did you meet your goals? If not, how far behind are you? As we get ready to enter into 2019, it might be a good idea to start mapping […]
#Leadership : #Productivity – These are the 5 Mistakes you Make when you #Delegate … As you Move Up in your Job, you Need to Go from Being Someone who Gets Things Done to Creating other People Who get Things Done. Here are a Few Common Mistakes People make when they Start to Delegate.
We all know the go-to person in the office who knows how to get stuff done, and maybe it’s you. This person is frequently promoted to leadership because they excel, but that presents a problem, says Scott Eblin, author of The Next Level: What Insiders Know About Executive Success. “Being a go-to person doesn’t help you […]
#CareerAdvice : #Interviewing – Here’s Your #JobInterview Preparation Checklist…We’ve Compiled a Comprehensive List of Essential Ways to Gear Up for your Interview and Knock it Out of the Park. Ready, set, Prep!
So you applied for a job online, and just got a call from the recruiter asking if you can interview with the hiring manager. You are super excited until you hear that the interview is happening in 48 hours. 2 days. OMG! Don’t panic; just prepare! Glassdoor has got you covered. Complete with timing and strategy, we’ve […]
#CareerAdvice : 3 Things you Need to Do to Be Taken Seriously at #Work … Whether in a #NewJob or just Starting Out with a New Client, If you Feel Like No One is Taking You Seriously, You Should Check that you’re Getting These Three Things Right.
I have three kids who are all in their twenties. I remember fondly when they were in their teens, though, and each of them at different points would say, “Why don’t you treat me like an adult?” My response to them was that no adult ever needs to be asked to be treated like an […]
#CareerAdvice : #Networking – How to Build (and maintain) an Effective #LinkedIn Network… Wondering whether to accept an invitation? Ask yourself this simple question: Would you feel comfortable making an introduction to this new connection?
It’s no secret that the right connections can make a huge difference in landing your next job or making a career move. Having a strong LinkedIn network and engaging your connections can be an invaluable resource throughout your career. Think of your network as a garden–it’s important to plant your garden with intention, tend to […]
#CareerAdvice : 7 #SideHustles you Can Start from your Couch…You don’t need an Office, Employees, or Investment Capital to launch a Small Business that could Generate Thousands of Extra Dollars a Year.
If you’re alive in 2018, you’ve probably heard of the side hustle. These days, it seems like everybody has one. In fact, if you’re a millennial, half of your peers already do. Side hustles allow you to earn extra income, supplement a still-growing business, or get paid for a hobby you enjoy. Many people hesitate to start […]
#Leadership : #Productivity – 9 CEOs Share their Favorite #ProductivityHacks…CEOs Work an Average of 62 hours a Week & Attend 37 #Meetings . Getting the Most Out of Their Hours is Critical.
We all have the same number of hours in a week, but for some of us the demands on our time are greater. This is true with CEOs. A study published in Harvard Business Review found that each week CEOs work an average of 62.5 hours and attend 37 meetings. Getting the most out of their hours […]
#CareerAdvice : 15 Words and Phrases to Never Include in a #CoverLetter …Take the Expert Advice to Craft the Best Cover Letter Possible. Think: Personable and Professional.
While many job applications have the word “optional” next to the field that asks for a cover letter, it shouldn’t be overlooked. After all, a cover letter is intended to show you off and captivate a hiring manager, kind of like a movie trailer. It’s meant to tease and entice the recruiter or hiring manager to […]
#CareerAdvice : #CareerChange – Changing Careers? Here’s How to Tap into the Gig Economy during your Transition…Jumping into #FreelanceWork can be a Great Way to Bridge the Gap when you’re #ChangingJobs .
The term “gig economy” refers to a workforce that’s defined by short-term engagements, temporary contract work, and independent contracting. As such, the gig economy includes freelancers, contractors, side hustlers, and anyone who’s making money on the side or earning full-time income with various short-term projects, rather than a single full-time job. While this may seem like just another new […]