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Savvy Professional Career Wisdom by Caroline Dowd-Higgins
This is Not the Career I Ordered is read by thousands of careerists around the globe. With savvy tools, inspiration, and resources, this timeless book empowers you to enjoy your career, and love your life!
Older, Wiser, and Career Dynamic
I have several executive coaching clients in their late fifth and sixth decade of life who are navigating a career change due to lay-offs, or company mergers and acquisitions beyond their control. Others are career transitioning by choice and excited about designing a new chapter in life and career. My clients expressed worry about ageism […]
94% Currently Work Outside Their Preferred Hours (2023 Report)
This article originally appeared here: 94% Currently Work Outside Their Preferred Hours (2023 Report) and was republished here by permission of My Perfect Resume. 94% Currently Work Outside Their Preferred Hours (2023 Report) In the fast-paced world of modern work, flexibility is the new mantra reshaping how we approach our careers. No longer confined by […]
Goodwill® Can Help You Jumpstart Your Career
Most people know Goodwill as the community place to bring used clothing and wares to be sold in stores and online. What you may not know is that Goodwill can also help boost your career. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that unemployment is the lowest since March 1973, but many are still looking for […]
Navigating Between Work and Family: 5 Tips That Can Help
We hear a lot about “work-life balance” these days, but, if you’re raising kids or caring for an older parent while bringing in a salary, is balance even possible? Dana Brownlee, mother of two young children, and founder of the Atlanta-based corporate training firm, Professionalism Matters, says trying to achieve work-life balance is akin to […]
Video Conferencing Etiquette Tips You Cannot Overlook
Technology is outsmarting itself with every passing second. It makes work easier as well as faster, and one such tool we all are familiar with is video conferencing. It provides an instant connection with the audience. It makes idea exchange an easier process where physical distance would have previously been a barrier. Below are a […]
Emotional Intelligence Part II: 7 Signs of Strong EQ
In the tenth anniversary edition of his bestseller Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ (2005), author Daniel Goleman quotes a search firm executive who says, “CEO’s are hired for their intellect and business expertise – and fired for a lack of emotional intelligence.” Many of us grew up believing that high IQ […]
Emotional Intelligence Part I: The 5 Competencies
How’s your ‘EQ’? It’s not a question you’re probably asked very often, if at all, but it’s definitely one to consider – especially when it comes to your career. For years, a person’s “Intelligence Quotient” or IQ was thought to determine how successful they’d be on the job and in life, however, over time, researchers […]
Time Off Helps You Thrive in Life and Career
It’s no surprise that most adults are overworked and overwhelmed but the counterintuitive reality is that many are not taking all the paid time off they’ve earned. According to Project: Time Off “After years of being asked to ‘do more with less’ workers are overstretched, stressed out, and exhausted. The always-on, 24/7 American work culture […]
Invite Your Boss to Lunch
The Chamber of Commerce in Bloomington, IN has a vibrant program – hYPe, which stands for helping young professionals excel. In this multi-generational workforce it’s imperative for professionals of all ages to collaborate well in the proverbial workplace sandbox in order for organizations to succeed. We’ve heard the complaints respective to each age group but […]
Write Yourself A Letter Connecting With Your Future Self
During a recent business trip, I was in a gift shop, picking up a card for a friend, when I glanced up and noticed a rectangular book with the cover made to look like an airmail envelope. It was entitled Letters To My Future Self. I was intrigued. I flipped through to find an assortment […]
LinkedIn Profile Perfection in 7 Easy Steps
Check out Leisurejobs.com ‘s terrific infographic about how to ace your LinkedIn profile for career success!
Be a Competitive Job Candidate in The New Career Normal
Unemployment is dropping as the economy continues to recover from the Great Recession but careerists must be well prepared to be competitive for top positions. From resume preparation to networking strategies, the job search has changed significantly and understanding the new normal is essential for your success. Career Cast, created by Adicio, is a job search portal […]
Work Reboot: 7 Tips To Refresh and Recharge
As winter melts into spring and photos of smiling faces in warm, sunny places are streaming through social media feeds more and more – you may be feeling in need of a re-charge. Taking allotted vacation time is important for mind, body and spirit, however, if you’re office-bound – with no beach in Cabo or […]
Stay Curious: 5 Ways Curiosity Benefits Your Life
We’re off and running into 2016, and rather than ask how your resolutions are going, or whether you’re on track to reach your goals, I’d like to pose a different kind of question in this post…What are you curious about in 2016? I love the word curious. There’s an authenticity and wonder about it. It […]
