Developing your leadership abilities includes many factors, including professionalism, knowledge, expertise, communication, and other elements that will help you become a better leader. But one of the essential elements of being a leader is cultivating relationships with colleagues and employees. You’re missing an opportunity to connect with your team if you rush from meeting to […]
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One of the most important things you can do to promote yourself and your career is to be aware of trends and new ideas within your industry or field. It may be hard, but prioritize professional development so your career doesn’t stall mid-flight!
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As a job seeker, you need to know what type of company culture you want to be in and what type of boss you want to work with. Researching the company is important, but be aware of your desires and needs and keep your eyes and ears open during an interview. There are several types
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Many people seeking jobs or transitioning to different careers are told to volunteer. And I suggest the same thing because volunteer experience can make the search or transition an easier process. Volunteering allows you to practice skills that you might not use in your current position. You can utilize management skills and build confidence in
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One of the worst parts of the job search is staying productive and positive. Most job searches take up to nine months and many searches can take longer. Don’t become disheartened if your search is long. Here are some tips that will help you use your time constructively. Take an Hour to Read Everyday Reading
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Here are a few easy-to-implement suggestions that can help you achieve top notch performance at work. These suggestions can help you stand out among your peers and get you noticed by managers because these characteristics are often displayed by high performers in a variety of fields. Create a to-do list with everything that you need
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After the Interview Previously, we discussed how to prepare before the interview and how to make a good impression during the interview. In this blog post, we’ll discuss what to do after the interview to set yourself apart from other candidates. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU Before you leave the company, ask for every
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If you are like many people, Friday is when you assess what you accomplished during the past week. Or you might try desperately to finish all those items on your Monday to-do list that got bounced for higher priorities on Tuesday, Wednesday, or even Thursday. Here are a few suggestions that might make Friday afternoon
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During the Interview Previously, we discussed how to prepare before the interview. In this post, we’ll discuss what to do during the interview to set yourself apart from other candidates. Dress Appropriately Always be clean and neat in your appearance. A good rule is to NOT wear perfume, cologne, or anything with a strong scent
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Many leaders want to do it all and they find it very difficult to let go of some of the items on their to-do list. But a good leader frees up their time for leading and motivating their team. Here are a few ways to free up time by delegating tasks to others. Delegate the
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