Posts Categorized: Career Success
Advance Your Career in the New Year!
Many architecture, engineering and construction professionals set career related resolutions this time of the year, but how many people see them through? The key is setting realistic but challenging objectives and creating the plan to complete each one. This is often easier said than done. Luckily, there are steps you can take to help ensure Read more »
Networking During the Holidays
Networking is a never-ending process throughout your career. After all, it gives you the ability to connect with other architecture, engineering and construction professionals, the chance to learn about new opportunities and it provides access to valuable information that could help you thrive. The holiday season is the perfect time to reach out and grow your Read more »
Staying Focused on Your Work Throughout the Holiday Season
The holiday season comes with a plethora of daily distractions. From cyber deals to social gatherings, there always seems to be something to entice you away from the task at hand. As tempting as it may be to jump from one shiny thing to the next, work still needs to get done. In fact, this Read more »
Is it Time to Consider a Career Change?
Are you satisfied in your current role? As a talented, hardworking professional you deserve happiness. Whether you have been treading water in the same position or have recently come to the realization that your role is not an ideal long-term fit, it might be time to consider a change. 7 Reasons to Begin Looking for a Better Job Read more »
Four Tips to Increase Your Focus at Work
If you have trouble concentrating at work, you are not alone. Many people find their mind wandering from time to time. This can impede productivity if it happens too often. Thankfully, there are ways to boost your concentration. A simple shift in your way of thinking or work habits can get you back on track. Read more »
Advance Your Career in a Contract Role
When looking for a new job opportunity, do you quickly dismiss contract assignments? Pause for a moment and ask yourself, why? Are you guilty of having any common misconceptions? For example, do you think contract roles: Issues such as these are valid concerns, but it is important to remember that the temporary employment situation has Read more »
Evaluating Your Progress as You Enter into Q2
Many architecture, engineering and construction professionals habitually set career goals at the beginning of the year. Unfortunately, they often neglect to review their progression on a regular basis. When progress isn’t monitored, deviations and setbacks can occur without being fully realized. Then, as the end of year draws closer, it can become more and more Read more »
Create Your Own Career Luck!
How much of a role does luck play in your career success? Sometimes it may seem like luck is behind, or at least a contributing factor, too many of the good and bad things that happen. Fortunately, this is just perception. That being said, if you perceive yourself as unlucky, while those around you benefit Read more »
Benefits of Volunteering During the Holidays
Volunteer work gives you the opportunity to give back to the community and has personal benefits you may not have considered, some of which may even help you develop your career! Here are three great benefits of volunteering during the holiday season: 1. Grow Your Network Volunteering often affords the opportunity to interact with different Read more »
Mid-Year Check-In: Are You On Track to Attain Your Yearly Goals?
While it might seem like yesterday when you sat down and strategized for the year to come, we are already halfway through the year! Do you know whether you and your team are on track? Use this mid-point as an opportunity to review your team’s progress. Four Steps to Conduct a Mid-Year Checkpoint Audit Avoid falling short Read more »