5 ways to show your colleagues you appreciate them

November 22, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

With Thanksgiving tomorrow, I thought I’d share a few quick ways you could let your team know that you appreciate all the work they do. Since Thanksgiving is tomorrow, I’ll keep this post short so you can get home and get prepared for your feast! A simple conversation will do. When in doubt, simply telling […]

Dealing with executives when you don’t have a manager title

November 8, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

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Dealing with C-Level professionals and other executives can be difficult for several reasons. Sometimes, it’s hard to connect with them because executives are built to see the bigger picture while mid-level and entry-level employees like us are paid to focus on the details. Other times, it’s hard to even get on an executive’s radar, considering […]

When an overachiever strikes

November 1, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

I never thought dealing with an overachiever at work would be a huge thing for me. The way I see it, overachievers live in this self-fulfilling world where everything they do is about the way it makes them feel on the inside. For that reason, I never stood in the way of someone who wanted […]

Workin’ Wednesday (Part 4): How can you get more aggressive with your job search?

October 25, 2017.Reading time 13 minutes.

(To see Part 3, click here.) Welcome back! We have finally made it to Part 4 of my series, and there are still a few things to consider when it comes to searching for jobs. In Part 3, we discussed some offline techniques for looking for jobs, including searching for jobs in your local newspaper, […]

Workin’ Wednesday (Part 3): How can you look for jobs offline?

October 18, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

(To see Part 2, click here.) Continuing along in this series — in Part 2, we discussed where to begin your job search and how to use online job banks to your advantage. We also discussed how you can leverage LinkedIn to create the perfect job list for you. Now that we’ve spent the bulk […]

Workin’ Wednesday (Part 2): Where do you start looking for jobs?

October 11, 2017.Reading time 17 minutes.

(To see Part 1, click here.) By now, you’ve probably taken some time to understand what your career field looks like and what exactly is expected of you in order to succeed in your job search. So I think it’s safe to say that we’re officially ready to start the searching part. In this post, […]

Workin’ Wednesday (Part 1): What do you know about your career field?

October 4, 2017.Reading time 12 minutes.

Hello, all! We have officially made it to my 2017 Workin’ Wednesday series! For those who are new here: Two years ago, I started this Workin’ Wednesday series, where I’ve since discussed how to nail the job interview process, how to maximize your resume, how to build your brand and more. This October, I’ll be sharing my knowledge about […]