Career Advice
5 reasons you should stop seeking other people's approval for your career choices
There are a lot of confident people in the world. But, I think even they would agree that we all want at least a little bit of acceptance, support, and recognition. It’s human nature to crave a pat on the back and that stamp of approval that reassures us we really are making the correct decision-o matter how scary it seems.
But, you don’t need me to tell you that not everybody is going to give you that encouraging, “Go get ’em!” when you make a choice-particularly when it comes to your career.
6 life skills you better pick up if you want to succeed at work
In most organizations, continuous learning and self-improvement isn’t a formal requirement, but it’s one of the top unwritten ones. Wherever you are in your company, taking charge of your own development is always a good idea.
And the nice thing is, you don’t need an embossed invitation to a leadership training to prepare you for the next level. Here are six skills everyone can (and should) work to improve, regardless of where you’re at in your career.
4 things you need to tell yourself when you feel like quitting your job search
We know. The idea of job searching doesn’t really do it for you. It can be tedious, agonizing, and sometimes really discouraging. After spending hours upon hours perfecting resumes, customizing cover letters, and receiving “Thanks, but no thanks” emails, you probably feel like throwing in the towel.
9 habits that'll make you the most influential person in the room
Influential people have a profound impact on everyone they encounter. Yet, they achieve this only because they exert so much influence inside, on themselves.
We see only their outside.
We see them innovate, speak their mind, and propel themselves forward toward bigger and better things.
[Video] Being successful is great and all - but being a master is even more impressive
If asked, you’d probably say you’re pretty good at your job, right? You go in every day, get your tasks done, and even take on an additional project here and there. And, hey, you landed that promotion last year, too!
But, that doesn’t mean you’ve mastered your job.
10 ways to work around a bad Boss
Sure, it would be great if all bosses were amazing, but the truth is that some are better than others. They often got to their position without training or much experience, leaving them without the skills and talent to optimally manage people.
7 ways successful people survive stressful situations without crumbling (or even crying)
While stress causes some people to crumble, mentally strong people continue to thrive in the midst of added tension. In fact, they view adversity as an opportunity for self-growth. Whether they’re dealing with financial setbacks, health problems, or workplace difficulties, mentally strong people don’t let stress drag them down.
How to know if you’ll really fit in at a company before you accept a job
So, there I was, I’d made a leap to a new career path, ready to start working at the job of my dreams. But once I actually started, I began to feel I'd made the move a bit too quickly. I hadn't fully considered other key elements about the job, and I didn’t really gel with the company I’d chosen.
3 times turning down a promotion is better for your career
The words “We’d like to promote you” are often a cue to celebrate. However, even when a promotion comes with more accolades, recognition, and dollar bills, it also come with a lot more responsibility. And in most cases, this is exactly what you want.
But, sometimes, it’s not the best option for you right now. And yet, it’s still hard to say no, especially when you consider the perks (read: money) that come attached with the advancement.
4 times asking "Why?" at work will benefit you
As a kid, you probably weren’t afraid to express a little curiosity-specifically, by responding to every order from your parents (“Clean your room!”) with a simple, yet, in your young mind, compelling, “Why?”
While most parents probably don’t blink an eye at that retort, when your boss issues an order (“I need that PowerPoint ready by 3 PM”), “Why?” is probably not the most appropriate response.