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We know you are busy with life and may not have time to search the web for current news and articles on advice and ideas which can help you progress in your career. From time to time, we stumble across such articles, studies, reports and news items and bring them to you in one convenient place. Check out some of our recent finds. Little gems for the mind to ponder.
Video killed the radio star, and online recruiting technology is killing the cover letter.
Lots of woman aspire to climb to the top, to break through the corporate ceiling and become strong and successful leaders. If you are motivated and see yourself rising to the top of the profession, then this article is your friend. Too often women are told to work smart, find a good mentor, speak up, learn new skills and the list goes on. But there’s more. CEO, Susan Calantuono, of Leading Women provides excellent advice on how women can make it to the top. Start putting these suggestions to use. Read: News & Insights about Closing the Leadership Gender Gap
Are you tired of millennial bashers? I know I am. In this article, millennial workplace expert, Lindsey Pollak, provides advice to her clients who have difficulties managing millennials.
In addressing some of their management concerns around millennials, she rightfully points out that the manger might be part of the problem. Enjoyable read! Read: How to Manage Millennial Employees in 2018
Are you an Amateur or a Professional? Knowing the difference between being an amateur or a professional can make a world of difference in your career and life. In this eye-opening and scannable article, Shane Parrish of Farnam Street, shares the vast differences. One of my personal favorites was the notion that “Amateurs give up at the first sign of trouble and assume they’re failures. Professionals see failure as part of the path to growth and mastery. Read: The Difference Between Amateurs and Professionals
Spencer Rascoff, CEO of Zillow, gives wonderful advice to recent college grads in this article from LinkedIn. The article emphasizes the significance of building one’s brand, the importance of networking and value of having a great work ethic. Read: My Advice to College Grads: Build Your Brand
Not only are recent graduates dealing with student debt but they are also facing underemployment. So often students settle for jobs that they don’t want or like, for the mere sake of having a job and earning an income to stay afloat. In this study, reporter Jana Kasperkevic details the struggles facing recent graduates and why they end up in jobs not suited for them, or even multiple jobs just to meet ends meet.
Did you know that there is journal called Emotion? Well, they recently published a study about kindness. Kindness plays a huge role in the workplace and this study proves that altruism goes a long way. We can’t have enough kindness in this world. This article is worth the read!
When I was in my 20s I was hungry for advice for women who had been there and done that! After all, why re-invent the wheel or struggle when others before me already had discovered solutions. This article by Suzy Welch is one of those timeless pieces. Are you curious to know her secret? Read: Suzy Welch: The career secret I wish I'd known in my 20s
Brittney Oliver graduated from college five years ago, and since then she has learned some very valuable lessons. If you are currently struggling in your career or trying to establish your own personal brand, Ms. Oliver’s advice is very hopeful and positive.