Tips to Get Ahead
Increase Positivity in Your Workplace
If you’ve ever worked in a negative office environment, you know just how painful and soul-crushing it can be. There are some managers out there who believe that daily yelling and arguing with their employees is the best way to ... Read More »
Make the Best Decision for You
When confronting a major decision, you most likely seek an outside opinion first. You might be considering quitting a job, buying a house or breaking up with a boyfriend. Naturally, you ask the people who know you best for their ... Read More »
Tricks Your Mind Plays and How to Fight Back
Every day, our minds play tricks on us. Are there dots in that grid above? Did you remember to turn the curling iron off this morning? What did your colleague really mean when they said you were “tough”? We analyze ... Read More »
Accepting Praise Graciously: First, Stop with the “No Big Deal”
I’ve noticed a trend recently, and unfortunately it’s a stereotype we can pile on women specifically. To illustrate it, let me give you a few scenarios: Someone stops by your office at work. They thank you for your help with ... Read More »
Make the Most of Your Mistakes
You’ve heard the saying before: “Nobody’s perfect.” There’s no avoiding the fact that you will make mistakes, and unfortunately, you will make some of those mistakes at work. They could be big or small blunders, but they will happen. Alex ... Read More »
Combatting Envy in Your Career
When I first decided to change careers, I had this bad habit of checking Facebook every morning as soon as I woke up. I was temporarily working retail and applying for grad school, so I had a lot of extra ... Read More »
Get the Job Title You Deserve
It may just be a name on paper, but your job title has a hidden, symbolic value. Think about your job title now — does it adequately reflect your experience and contribution to the company? A recent article from Angela ... Read More »
Is Career Coaching Right for You?
If you’re ready to change careers or move up within your current company, a career coach may be something you’ve considered. You can turn to family or friends for advice, but often an outside opinion is helpful. Eilene Zimmerman of ... Read More »
The Importance of Increasing Your Pop Culture Knowledge
We tend to make fun of them – the people who watch too much TV, see every movie out there, and know the names of even the newest celebrities. They know TMZ, E! Entertainment Television, and have seen every episode ... Read More »
Blending Learning, Work and Play
Recently, I heard someone say that the perfect job is one that blends learning, work, and play. And at first, this didn’t seem so revolutionary. We often hear about work and play being important to employee retention. It’s the reason ... Read More »
