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Career Curb-Appeal: Job Search Lessons from HGTV
Job search can be difficult and competitive. Your chances of landing a job more quickly can be increased greatly if you pay attention to your "career curb appeal." I share job search tips in this article.
More work, same pay? Start with STOP
I have heard of many examples of employees being asked to take on substantially more responsibility without the benefit of a raise, formal promotion or even change in title resulting feelings are of stress and uncertainty. Your immediate concern needs to be managing your stress.
Summoning the Courage to Make a Career Pivot
There is no change without risk. When you are considering a job change or career pivot, it can be scary. After all, there's risk involved in leaving a job that you're familiar with. There's also risk in staying. Here are lessons I learned when I left my job.
101 things to do this summer just for the fun of it
Summer is the time to recharge your batteries. Get back in touch with the things you liked to do as a kid. Feel the joy of following your heart. Play tag. Blow bubbles. Run through the sprinkler. Enjoy!
Should I stay or should I go: Career advice from The Clash
In your career it can be hard to decide sometimes whether to wait out times of disruption or leave to find greener pastures. The Clash song "Should I stay or should I go?" illustrates this quandary very well. Here are some tips on how to deal with the situation.
Honestly… Do you deserve a promotion?
The first step to getting promoted is making up your own mind that it's something that you want, then developing a plan to get there. This article can help get in the right mindset and lay the foundation for advancement.
Is your workplace toxic? What to do before you leave
Toxic workplaces are common. If it feels like you're ready to have a breakdown or if you're considering leaving, here are a few things you should consider to preserve your sanity and your career.
Career Wisdom According to Yogi
An excerpt from Winning the Game of Work, a book published by New Degree Press, on some of the unwritten rules of succeeding at work and illustrated by the wisdom of Yogi Berra, NY Yankees catcher.
5 big lies that block your progress… and how to conquer them
Recognize the common beliefs that can hold you back from making progress toward your goals. I share why you may encounter them and what to do to get past them to reach your career and life goals.