One of the key milestones of career success is attaining a promotion and raise. In order to get a promotion, many believe that they can get one simply by doing their job well and exceeding expectations. Unfortunately, that is not the case. According to Harvey...
We live in a world of instant gratification. If we want that new pair of shoes, we go online and buy it in a few clicks. If we want to know how a new Netflix show ends, we binge watch the whole season. If we’re hungry, we order food through a mobile delivery service....
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A personal brand encompasses the person who you are, brought to life by the energy and light showcased to others around you. Like you, your personal brand is ever-changing, ever-evolving, and ever expanding. Each chapter of your story creates the entirety of your...
The sheer thought of going about the job search is daunting. Where do you begin? What jobs do you look for? Which ones do you decide to apply for? How do you begin building relationships at target companies you want to work at? I’m here to help you develop a job...
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85% of jobs are filled through networking. Knowing that, how much time have you spent agonizing over your resume and applying to jobs online vs. investing in networking and having targeted conversations? Let it be said - it's more important than ever to build and use...
Over the course of our careers, we will encounter many situations where we’re asked to provide feedback. Some examples include during a performance review, assessing a client presentation, or evaluating a work proposal. In these types of situations, giving feedback in...
Fortune recently came out with its annual list of “100 Best Companies to Work For,” based on employee survey responses. Seeing lists such as these is informative because it gives us an opportunity to learn more about the companies in terms of their growth,...
Is protecting your time and energy in the workplace an afterthought? It used to be for me. Early on in my career, I succumbed to letting my work take priority and run my life. That meant no boundaries, less time for myself, and poor health habits. But working in the...
Personal brand. It’s certainly an overused term, but it's definitely not overrated. Personal branding is more important than ever as it helps you to build a reputation for what you want to be known for, differentiate yourself from others, increase your value and...
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After you've created your career development plan and set your vision and goals for your role, you'll likely have check-ins with your manager periodically throughout the year. When it comes to a career development check-in or review, it's important to go into that...