Whether we admit it or not we all want to get noticed at work, not only for the purposes of getting bonuses or a promotion but because there is an intrinsic need in each of us to get recognition and encouragement for what we do day-in, day-out. However, getting noticed in this way is easier…
Think about a major living your dream goal you have. It may be a monetary goal like achieving a six-figure income at the end of the next five years. It may be to reach international trading status or become an industry expert. Whatever it is, hold it in your mind, think about it and put…
There are a number of disappointments in business that you may need to deal with, and one common one is receiving negative or unexpected feedback about your performance. Ideally you won’t receive any nasty surprises because you continually monitor and evaluate your performance, are aware of your strengths and weaknesses and able to take remedial action. However, there…
You hate your job, don’t you? You’re tired of the same schedule and the lousy pay. You’re tired of busting your ass only for your boss to get all of the credit. I’ll bet you weren’t offered a raise when they said you have to take on more responsibility, were you? You’ve thought about finding…
LinkedIn has become a pivotal tool when searching for a job and offers users multiple benefits. Your LinkedIn presence is becoming more and more crucial. A respectable presence on the Internet is required as internal and external recruiters use it to source their talent. In this day and age, it is an honest matter of…
Admit it, you’re in a funk and feeling a lack of motivation or excitement for your career right now. You rationalize that your job isn’t that bad. You tell yourself you just need to pay your dues to get where you want to be. When you feel like things are out of your control, it’s…
A lot of businesses have a hard time quantifying their company culture. In the absence of a formal vision and a strategy to support it, culture usually devolves into variations on the “golden rule.” Be nice. Respect your co-workers. Avoid gossip. My philosophy is basically this,and this is something that I live by, and I…
If you think that work is just about getting the job done well and within deadlines, you better think twice. Working is not just about what you do, but also how you get it done — these two ingredients combined make up your reputation. And by now you must realize that reputation counts a lot…
If you are one of the many people who feel their career is in a rut and that it might be time for a promotion or raise, then it is time for you to become the “Go to Guy”. But why would you want to do that? The Go to Guy is the person that…
We may have more than ever on our plates at work, and it can be tempting to try to knock several things out at the same time. And let’s be honest — sometimes that technique gets the job(s) done. If multitasking has become a constant in your work day, however, you may want to read…