One expert estimates that the average job candidate will hear 24 rejections before they receive an offer. That’s two dozen times hearing “no” before you get to that invigorating “yes.” Not great odds. And that’s just the average. Don’t be surprised if your list of rejections pushes past the 25 mark. It’s enough to sap your […]
Read MoreWe live in a time of big data. It seems like every aspect of life now has a number attached. (Just check your Apple Watch if you don’t believe us.) You need to learn to bring this data mindset into your next job interview, landing your dream positions by presenting the correct stats about you. The key is knowing the right information to provide. […]
Read MoreAs a manager, your employees might view you as a source of stress. Unfortunate, but probably at least inadvertently true from time to time. However, you know that you do your best to keep anxiety levels as low as possible at the workplace. In fact, nothing creates more stress for you than seeing your team stressed out. It’s a vicious circle. […]
Read MoreYou want to beat the competition. More than that, you absolutely want to steal every one of their customers and take every inch of market share they own. Still, that doesn’t mean you can’t learn from them in the process. After all, one of the best ways to bury your competitors is to discover what […]
Read MoreYou probably don’t think of your time as a commodity, bought and sold on a market. However, that’s basically what holding a job involves. With that in mind, are you getting everything you deserve? Or is it time to jump ship and find a better salary somewhere else? Those questions come down to market dynamics: […]
Read MoreCompare your career to a stock investment. They share many traits in common. You commit resources to the endeavor and hope for #totheMoon-style upside. Of course, stock trading can become a risky undertaking. That shouldn’t be true with professional development. By using the right techniques, you can set yourself up for a massive return on your investment. Here are some […]
Read MoreYou pride yourself as a go-getter. You make your own opportunities, your own luck. However, that’s not always the way careers unfold. Sometimes, the best chances to advance come when you least expect them. That doesn’t mean the universe is random or that you should surrender to the vagaries of chance. You […]
Read MoreJob interviews can often drift into unexpected territory. HR managers come up with creative ways to determine whether to hire you. They will ask you hypotheticals, make you solve puzzles, quiz you about your junior-high days – anything to get a read on your experience and work habits. But then, in the middle of all this, interviewers can also […]
Read MoreYou hear a lot of talk about “dream jobs.” Supposedly, every top candidate is seeking out the ideal position…and every employer has to create that role in order to compete. However, this concept has its limits. The “dream job” ideal might sound good in the abstract. But, in practice, the notion proves too narrow. To attract the best talent, […]
Read MoreEveryone wants to see themselves as the office hero. You’re fighting the good fight. You’re setting the standard for performance. To everyone around you, you represent the shining beacon of corporate excellence. That’s the version you have running in your head. But what if that’s not what everyone else sees? What if your coworkers see all those fights as petty and experience your […]
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