Advice

You don’t have to wait on your supervisor to set a time for an evaluation.

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Found a great internship or career position recently? One of the best ways to maximize a new learning experience and establish the foundation for career growth is to actively solicit performance feedback from your supervisor. However, in today’s busy work environment, many managers don’t take the time to conduct a formal review. Here are six tips for getting the information you need to ensure that you are making a positive contribution.

Limit these LinkedIn blunders to increase your career possibilities.

As seen in U.S. News | July 2, 2018

 

It is highly likely you have heard that modern job seeking for a corporate career requires use of LinkedIn. With its hundreds of millions of profiles, it can be easy to get lost in the crowd. Eager users resort to a range of creative tactics to make their profiles stand out. While innovative differentiation is ideal in a job search, some strategies are a fast track to limiting your career options. Here are three of the most treacherous LinkedIn profile pitfalls to avoid.  READ MORE

There is much to gain from rising to the occasion when you resign.

As seen in in U.S. News | June 4, 2014

 

Resigning from a job is a necessary evil of being employed. With the average American job tenure lasting 4.2 years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it’s expected most of us will part ways with an employer 10 or more times during our career. How you exit says a lot about you and can play a big role in securing references and networking opportunities for future jobs. This is no time to ghost or cut corners. Here are four tips to leaving a lasting positive impression when you resign.  READ MORE

Judge a role based on a well-thought-out framework.

As seen in U.S. News | May 18, 2018

Last week it was announced that the U.S. is at its lowest unemployment rate in almost 20 years. With record numbers of Americans working, it has never been a better time to select a new role. But how do you identify the best opportunity for you? Here are three strategies for selecting an ideal position.

First, what is your criteria for making a change? Many people seek out a new role to get away from things they don’t like in their current position. The problem with this type of reactive decision-making is that there is no connection to a longer-term strategy for your professional development or growth. The reality is, and has been for a long time, that the grass is rarely greener on the other side. Job satisfaction is tied to feeling challenged, valued and connecting meaning to your work. It does not come from money and perks alone. Money and perks, however, are very enticing when they surpass your current compensation and are powerful motivators.  READ MORE

Ask the right questions and get the desired results.

As seen in U.S. News | April 13, 2018

“If you don’t ask, you don’t get.” This common quote often attributed to Mahatma Gandhi has multiple applications – but is especially relevant for salary negotiations. Talking about money before you take a job or when faced with an upcoming performance review can be very stressful for most. The good news is that you can excel in salary talks with a thoughtful strategy. Here are tips on how to handle the most common salary negotiations.   READ MORE

 

What you can do to improve your chances of being hired.

As seen in U.S. News | March 13, 2018

There is age bias in every industry and every profession. Although some managers may avoid hiring older workers due to ignorance or fear of wrinkles, most bias comes from generalizations based on experience in the workplace. Following are two of the most common generalizations and strategies to overcome them.  READ MORE