A Simple Way to Map Out Your Career Ambitions

Author: Marc Effron Source: Harvard Business Review It’s easy to be confused about how to grow in your career. My experience with even the most successful global companies is that they’re between average and poor at developing future talent. They’re often not transparent about your real needs and vague about the most effective development options. …

9 Things to Do This Summer to Set Yourself Up For Success in the Fall

Author: Alyse Kalish Source: The Muse I don’t know about you, but I tend to slow down a bit over the summer. Blame it on the heat, or the feeling that I should be on summer vacation—not sitting in an office. I’m not saying I’m proud of it. I’m aware that there are a lot …

Want to Be More Successful? Do These 10 Things. Science Says They Work!

Author: Jeff Haden Source: Inc. We all have the same amount of time. That's why people who are more productive — and successful — use their time more effectively. And that's why my Inc. colleague Chris Winfield is such a great resource for entrepreneurs. Chris is an entrepreneur and writer, and if you like this …

Why You Should Have (At Least) Two Careers

Author: Kabir Sehgal Source: Harvard Business Review It’s not uncommon to meet a lawyer who’d like to work in renewable energy, or an app developer who’d like to write a novel, or an editor who fantasizes about becoming a landscape designer. Maybe you also dream about switching to a career that’s drastically different from your …

How to Pursue Learning Opportunities Outside Your Field (With Your Boss’ Approval!)

Author: Quinisha Jackson-Wright Source: The Muse Sometimes in your career, you’ll find that you’re interested in learning about something that doesn’t align perfectly with your current job. For example, at a previous job, I worked in nonprofit communications, and while I enjoyed what I did, I also had an interest in personal finance. (In fact, …

The Steve Jobs Trick for Improving Productivity

Author: Thomas Koulopoulos Source: Inc. So, if we are going to talk about productivity we need to get one thing straight from the outset; busy does not equate to productive. Try this experiment; go around for a day and ask colleagues, "So, what did you do today?" Most of the answers will be along the …

How to Answer Tricky Personal Questions at a New Job

Research shows that building camaraderie with co-workers and chit-chatting with supervisors can promote harmony and good health. And the first 90 days are crucial.

Personality Matters in Your Job Interview

The next time you go for a job interview, you should spend time brushing up your personality — not just your skill set.

How to Stand Out in a Crowded World

Author: Dorie Clark Source: Harvard Business Review For years, I’ve been grappling with the question of how professionals in an increasingly noisy and frenetic world can ensure their expertise is recognized. In the course of researching my book Stand Out, I interviewed more than 50 top thought leaders across a variety of different fields to …

What to Do if You’ve Been Ghosted (In Your Job Hunt)

While being ghosted is never a good feeling, you’re not at a loss. If you still feel like a job is the right opportunity for you, ask yourself, “How can I become a priority again?” Author: Shireen Jaffer Source: Minutes The digital age has introduced new, and often painful, ways of ending relationships. None of …