Many of us are not well equipped to deal with failure in our jobs. And a lot of that has to do with our mindset, how we look at ourselves and our place in the world. Minor setbacks we have no problem with because they cannot harm what truly matters. And what matters is our… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Career Advice
Showing Confidence at a Job Interview
If you’re going in for a job interview, you naturally want to make as good an impression as you possibly can. You want to appear poised and confident. The best way to make a good impression is to be prepared — researching the company so that you have as much information about it as possible,… Read more »
How to Plan for the Week
It’s Sunday night and the work week is looming over you. You may be feeling a bit of unease or overwhelmed at all of the work you see that is ahead of you. To get a jump on things and improve your productivity and your outlook and bring a more positive attitude, planning your week… Read more »
How to Stay Motivated at Work
Sometimes it can be hard to get moving at work. You’re just not feeling it. You feel like Sisyphus, a figure in Greek mythology, who was condemned to push a boulder up a hill, only to have it roll back down again. In other words, you’ve lost your motivation, your zeal and energy to get… Read more »
Developing Leadership Skills
One of the most important capabilities that companies are looking for in job candidates is leadership skills. And businesses are looking to develop these skills in their management ranks as well. Another organization that is very interested in developing leadership skills is the U.S. Army. And it has developed an effective framework for nurturing these… Read more »
Looking at Salary and Benefits of a New Job
You’ve just received a job offer. The next step is discussing the salary and benefits. Look at Everything The pay should be competitive, that is, it should be similar to what other companies are paying their employees to do the same type of job. It’s fairly easy to get an idea of salary for the… Read more »
How to Prepare for a Job Interview
You naturally want to perform your best at a job interview, appearing poised and confident. In order to do this, you need to be prepared. Preparation is key for any job interview. Here are some tips to help you get ready. 1.Research One of the most important ways to prepare is to thoroughly research the… Read more »
Getting a Good Start to Your Day
How do you start your day? Do you roll out of bed with barely enough time to wash up, dress, and scurry out the door? Do you stop on the way to work to grab a donut and coffee? If this is your morning routine, a few changes are definitely in order if you want… Read more »
How to Handle the First Day on a New Job
You’ve recently been hired at a new job, and today is your first day at work. You’re feeling excited and a little anxious at the same time. Naturally, you want to make a good impression and make a good start. Here are a few tips to make the first day on the job a good… Read more »
Evaluating A Company as a Place to Work
During job interviews, companies are evaluating candidates to see if they would be able to perform well in a job. But the interview is essentially a two-way street. Job candidates, in addition to trying to sell themselves to the hiring manager, need to be evaluating the company as well. You need to be sure that… Read more »