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Strive for Realistic, Not Perfect
Accept that there is no 'perfect' work-life balance. When you hear "work-life balance," you probably imagine having an extremely productive day at work and leaving early to spend the other half of the day with friends and family. While this may seem ideal, it is not...
Network Your Way into Your Next Job
Have you been posting to various job boards – even select niche boards – then sitting back and waiting for responses and seeing limited (if any) results? Did you know that even fee-based job boards often yield less than a 5% response rate? Likewise, merely putting the...
Your Career Is a Cycle
Career exploration and planning is a cycle – not a linear path. In the course of our life and work, we will circle round many of the same threads, themes and patterns. Ideally, we will learn and grow through these cycles of change and transition.
Thinking of Transitioning Your Career to Starting a Business?
Transitioning from a 20-year corporate career to starting a business was a challenging endeavor. In saying that, though, I consider it one of my greatest achievements and would do it all over again. Apparently, I am not alone. According to a recent survey facilitated...
Know Yourself!
Thoroughly know your unique wiring in life, your career interests and calling, and pursue your goals with excellence, quality, and due diligence.
Career Round-Up | Feb 22, 2021
Successful mentor/mentee relationships should be fulfilling and beneficial for all involved. Use these ten tips for a more effective and productive relationship. 1. Keep communications open. Mentee: Be up front. Let your mentor know what your goals are and what you...