Is there an Upside to Self-Perception?
Hardly a week goes by, without some psychologist uncovering more evidence that – and there’s no point soft-soaping this – you don’t know what you’re doing. More specifically: you don’t know why you do...
View ArticleCommon Mistakes to Avoid while Building your Network of Contacts.
Building a network of contacts should be a key part of your career management strategy. Here are some common mistakes to avoid. Networking isn’t just about going to an event and worrying about what to...
View ArticleWhat the Most Brilliant (yet difficult) Employees Hate about Company Culture.
Not sure why your top performer is unhappy? Check out what the most brilliant (yet difficult) employees hate about company culture. Here are the “Top five reasons high-performing maverick employees go...
View ArticleThere’s nothing more debilitating than being rejected.
Remember those skating songs for couples only and the homecoming dance? I just dreaded going across the dance floor and taking the chance she would say no. While many of us are years past that type of...
View ArticleSending your Resume To Whom it May Concern.
Addressing your cover letter or job search email introduction, “To whom it may concern”, when the Hiring Manager or the HR Person’s name is in the job description or on the company website, is a major...
View ArticleWaiting to hear back about a job application?
Waiting to hear if your job application has been successful is an anxious time. When can you chase a potential employer, and how can you boost your chances of success? You find a great job...
View ArticleReduce career anxiety by making changes in your current role.
Job stress has increased and job-related wellbeing has decreased since 2006, according to recent research. Are you suffering from career anxiety? This anxiety is shared by public and private sector...
View ArticleMany new graduates find the reality of work disappointing. Here’s how to...
The first job after graduating from university is often the culmination of years of hard work and, for many graduates, it’s the start of a happy career. But often it fails to live up to expectations...
View ArticleThere’s actually something self-centred about being highly allergic to...
If there’s anyone in the modern workplace more annoying than an obnoxious self-promoter, it’s surely the self-promoter who’s apologetic about it: “I don’t usually send emails like this, but…” Beyond...
View ArticleIs the job you’re doing, or applying for, mostly busywork?
Is the job you’re doing or applying for, mostly busywork and one that the world would be perfectly fine without? It has often been observed that the future didn’t turn out as predicted. Thanks to...
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