Most people want to advance in their careers through promotions and raises. But most people also usually sit quietly, doing their job as well as they possibly can, hoping for that raise or promotion. And while doing your job well is important, it’s only part of the strategy behind getting that promotion that you want. […]
Making yourself memorable at work isn’t always easy, especially if you work at a big company. But there are some basic things you can do to make sure you are considered when promotions, raises and new opportunities within the company arise.
To be indispensable means you are “essential” or “absolutely necessary.” Look at yourself and what you contribute to your department and company. Are you indispensable? The good news is that no matter what your role, it is possible to be an indispensable employee. Lee Iacocca once said, “The kind of people I look for ar […]
We all know we need a good night’s sleep to be effective during the day. But often, sleep is the first thing to suffer when something else demands our attention. It could be staying out late with friends, tending to a sick child, or getting caught up in a good book. Sometimes the motivation to […]
It goes without saying that everyone’s career is unique. In fact, it can be argued that most career paths that people take are vastly different from each other. But if you take a step back, and really consider what a successful career path looks like, there is often more similarities than differences. Below is some […]
The website Grammarly, touted as “The World’s Best Grammar Checker,” recently conducted a small study to see if they could find a correlation between proper grammar and professional advancement. The results were interesting. According to Grammarly, they reviewed 100 LinkedIn profiles of native English-speakers in the consumer packaged goods industry. Each professional had worked for […]
The corporate world is tough. There are deadlines to meet, bosses to answer to, co-workers to team with, and responsibilities to manage. It can be overwhelming and, at times, make you feel as if you are stuck in a rut. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Taking the right approach with the right […]
There is a big difference between your job and your career. Succeeding at your job can be as simple as showing up on time, doing what’s asked of you, and being friendly to your co-workers. But when it comes to your career, it takes much more. Below are 11 career killers to watch out for. […]
Salary is usually the most sensitive aspect of entertaining a new job offer. Through the entire interview process, one of the main things anyone wants to know is “how much does the job pay?” But everything you read regarding finding a new job says to never discuss salary, and if you do, don’t be the […]