5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Moving for a Job
Moving to a new city for a job is a major decision and commitment. Some people decide to relocate for a better opportunity, while others are just looking for a new experience. However, uprooting your life for a job doesn’t always work out like you planned. Before making any kind of decision, you should think …
Being Authentic Takes Practice
Have you ever been part of a talk where, even though the presenter seemed to have their facts and information right, the presentation seemed flat? Or maybe you’ve been that presenter who’s worked so hard on their presentation that you actually overdo it, and end up losing that authentic edge to your work by belaboring …
6 Ways Fear of Feedback is Holding You Back in Your Career
U.S. Congressman Frank A. Clark once said: “Criticism, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish a man’s growth without destroying his roots.” Yet, the reality is that listening to others as they point out our weaknesses is not always easy. In fact, an upcoming evaluation in your career can sometimes feel more like an …
Best Practices For Delivering Virtual Training Sessions
While virtual training sessions were already popular, they are receiving unprecedented attention in 2020, all thanks to the global emergency that has forced all sorts of establishments behind closed doors.
Fortunately, we had plenty of time to develop the tools required to deliver virtual training sessions. Unfortunately, nobody was prepared to find this method of …
10 Tips for Self-Development During COVID-19
One of the toughest things about the coronavirus pandemic is the huge adjustment we’ve all had to make in our personal and professional lives. Lots of people have lost their jobs, and the majority of those that didn’t had to adjust to working from home. In fact, 64% of U.S. employees are working from home …
Crucial Strategies to Resolve Conflicts in The Workplace
While you may not be working in an office setting with your coworkers anymore, that doesn’t mean conflict has gone away. In fact, everyone working from home causes its own set of communication issues and challenges that can also lead to conflict. That’s why it’s helpful to know how to de-escalate conversations that become heated, …
How to Start Your Career Using Just Social Media
I often chuckle when people ask the questions: “Is social media that big of a deal?” or “Can social media really boost my career?” My answer is always in the affirmative. This isn’t just because I think so, but because I’ve seen it play out countless times for numerous people.
In our world today, social …
15 Online-Based Careers You Can Start Right Now
The rise and integration of the internet into the modern world has opened up so many job opportunities that we are quickly saying goodbye to traditional ways of working. Nowadays, you can start a full-time career from your laptop in your local coffee shop. It’s amazing.But what kind of careers can you get into, and …
6 Key Suggestions to Build a Successful Mentor Relationship
If you’ve ever had a mentor in the workplace, you know that they can be an invaluable resource throughout your career. They can help you with a variety of situations like making difficult decisions in the workplace and providing long-term career advice. They are there to teach and guide you through your professional life. Anyone …
Thinking of Leaving Your Company? 4 Reasons to Stay
Even if you have a job that you are generally happy with, maintaining enthusiasm and motivation every day and in every single task is often not possible. Sometimes, you might be overwhelmed by the less pleasant parts of your work think about leaving your company.
However, before you decide to jump ship, take a step …