Posts Categorized: Career Success
Networking for Shy People
When you think about attending a networking event, do you want to run into a corner and hide? Read below for some tips on how to network when you hate networking. First of all, realize – and we mean really realize – that you will not get ahead in your career unless you network in Read more »
Giving Your Mind a Rest
To be at our best, whether looking for a position or working in a demanding job, we need to take breaks from time to time. Recent research has lent support to this piece of common sense wisdom. Taking breaks rejuvenates our mind, gives it the space it needs for creativity. The problem is that during Read more »
Networking on the Job from Day 1
Networking on the Job from Day 1 Whether you’ve just started a new position or whether you have no intention of leaving a company, it’s still wise to build a network within your company. Why? Because the best time to look for a new job is when you’re employed and, whether you’ve been at a Read more »
Credentials Needed More Than Ever
If you are looking for work, or looking to move up the corporate ladder, you need to be aware of things that may be standing in the way of achieving your employment goals. One of those things may be not having the right credentials. Career specialist Priscilla Claman tells the story of a community banking Read more »
Just Started a New Job? Start Looking for the Next One
Let’s say you received one of the top 10 best Christmas presents of all: A new job. So now it’s time to relax, drink some eggnog, get a little fat with holiday pounds and just “enjoy” this new life of yours correct? Sure! But don’t forget to start looking for your next job. It’s far Read more »
Adding to Your Value as a Potential Employee
So, you have recently graduated from college. You may have found a job, and, if so, likely one that is far from your dream job. Or, you may still be looking. Either way, you might be interested to know what you can do to increase your value to employers. The keys to adding to your Read more »
Branding Yourself in Your Job Search
What makes you different from others with your skill set, educational and work background? What makes you stand out from other people applying for the same job? Once you know this, you’ve just discovered your “brand.” Hiring managers can receive dozens, even hundreds of applications for a single job. It’s your job to help them Read more »
Handling Decision Bias
Decision making is not an exact science. But making good decisions is important if you are looking for work or even if you already have a job. There are many factors that influence our decisions, many of which we are unaware we have. We try to make our decisions as dispassionately as possible, relying on Read more »
Trying On a New Career
If you are looking at a new career, there are several different ways of finding out about it. You can go to the library and go online to get information, or you can talk to people who work in the career you’re considering. But even after you have done these things, you still may not Read more »
Taking a Vacation ON Vacation: What a Concept!
Too many people work while on vacation. Checking e-mail, sending e-mail messages/texts or even IMs to the boss or colleagues. Maybe even participating in a “short” conference call. Instead, for your next vacation, why not really take a vacation. As in, not check e-mail, not take phone calls. To not even think about work while Read more »