Developing emotional intelligence for a better chance of success!Dale Carnegie once said, “When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but with creatures of emotion.” In this article, we’ll discuss how you can improve your emotional intelligence and what it looks like in the workplace.
Developing communication skills"The art of communication is the language of leadership." — James Humes
The key to internal networking“Your network is your net worth.” says Porter Gale, an entrepreneur and expert networker. And you don’t have to go outside your current company to develop that network. In this article, we’ll discuss the importance of building your internal network as well as how to do it successfully and productively.
Building business and financial acumen“’Know your numbers’ is a fundamental precept of business.” — Bill Gates
Is gig employment a good strategy for me?Think about this - during your job search, have you noticed more and more job listings for freelance or contract positions?
The art of negotiation in the workplaceLearning the art of negotiation can help you in all facets of your career. But do you have to be a born negotiator or can you learn these skills? In this article, we’ll discuss the art of negotiation in the workplace and how you can develop the skills you need to succeed.
Learning to delegate effectively“Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and don't interfere as long as the policy you've decided upon is being carried out” — Ronald Reagan
What is a Resume Keyword-Scanner? And how to optimize your resume for ATS!Wondering how a resume keyword-scanner can impact your job search and how you can optimize your resume to get past Applicant Tracking Systems? Read on to find out all you need to know about ATS and beating the bots!
How to write a follow-up email after an interviewThank you notes aren’t a thing of the past — they can actually help you get the job you want, today. In this article, we’ll discuss why following up after an interview is important and how to write a follow-up letter to get you noticed!
Reinvent yourself for a new job“Back to Normal” is a phrase we’ve been hearing a lot over the past few months - and it means many things to many people. Normal, for many people, was safe. It was stable. And stability, or predictability, can keep people set in one mode for a long time.
How to change your career: know your situationStarting a new career is an exciting, energizing, and self-affirming experience. But getting to your new career can be stressful and overwhelming, especially when you didn’t leave your last role by choice. You can smooth this transition by being prepared and asking yourself the tough questions at the beginning of your journey.
Identifying a potential employer's valuesUnderstanding your own values is only the first step in the process of making a values-based career transition. It doesn’t do you any good to have a values inventory in hand if you don’t put in the time to make sure your values will be honored by a potential employer.