If you only recently started working from home, you know the challenge of finding enough work space and the right environment for you to focus and stay productive. The ideal work space has physical requirements – i.e., enough room for your computer equipment and other supplies, enough light, the right temperature. Your environment should also
The new year is always a good inflection point to recount the hits and misses for the past year and decide what will be different next year. On the job this past year, you probably encountered some sticky situations or had projects that fell flat. Many times it’s because of bad habits you might have
A new year is a naturally introspective time, and you may already have some resolutions identified. However, in lieu of one, two or three big goals for the year, considering targeting monthly goals that can be tackled throughout the year. This way, every month offers a fresh start, and you can build on your newfound
Finding a new job is a top new year’s resolution (ranking fourth according to a Harris poll as reported by Parade). With today’s strong job market (a White House report shows unemployment is at a 50-year low), you might even be tempted to look around, just because it seems like an opportune time. However, finding a new
While giving thanks this holiday season, don’t forget all the things to be grateful for in your career, especially the people who enable your career to flourish. People hire people. People decide who to retain, promote and advance. Even if you’re self-employed, your clients hire you, and you benefit from word-of-mouth and other people-powered promotion.
In a previous post, I covered common job search negotiation questions that came up during an American Corporate Partners negotiation webinar I led for female military veterans and military spouses. Negotiation is important for military and non-military alike. However, negotiation is not something you do only during your job search. You continue to negotiate once you get on the
Just in time for Veterans’ Day, I led a negotiation workshop for female military veterans and military spouses, organized by American Corporate Partnes. ACP is a national non-profit that offers a broad array of career support to veterans and military spouses, so it’s worth checking out! Here are five job search negotiation questions that apply to both military
A 2018 study by ProPublica and The Urban Institute showed that 56% of full-time employees over age 50 had suffered an involuntary job loss (defined as a layoff, deteriorating conditions or unexpected retirement). Tracking a larger sample of workers from 1992-2016 shows that, after age 50, only 46.9% of the sample (less than half) were employed full-time
Most of the questions I get on growing your career are about getting to management, but this reader doesn’t want to be a manager: What advice do you have for those who are currently in management roles and want to transition back to an individual contributor role? Many professionals who were promoted to management discover
Career advancement is not one-size-fits-all. There are different and sometimes surprising paths you can take. A mid-level manager and former student of mine recently landed a new job, which is not only a step up in title but also a wider scope of responsibilities, including brand new areas for her. Too many people think of
