• 10 Songs to Feel Empowered While Searching for a Job

    Being on the job hunt for any length of time can be demoralizing, but it doesn't have to be.We tie so much of our self-worth to our careers. When the search lasts longer than we expected, motivation can melt away before our eyes.Take a good look in the mirror once in a while. Remember all you have ...
  • Why You Need a Personal Development Plan and How to Create It

    Companies recognize the need to develop their internal talent, but the personal development plans managers create for employees don't always align with employees' own goals for themselves. This lack of alignment can only lead to unmotivated employees and disappointed managers.If you're an employee whose talents aren't being developed the way you'd like them to be, it's time to take your personal development plan into your own hands. Here's how ...
  • How to Stand Out When Meeting New People

    Meeting and befriending new people isn't easy. Even the extraverts among us can have a hard time standing out.At the same time, though, meeting new people is unavoidable in our modern work environment. We need to meet — and impress — new people whenever we go to an interview, join a new team, contact a new client, and so on.When you meet someone for the first time, you have ...
  • 5 Tips on How to Prepare for the Next Recession

    Many Americans still shudder when they think back to the last recession. All told, 8.7 million people lost their jobs, and it took years for many families to dig out from the financial destruction.Since the recession officially ended in 2009, a question has lingered in the backs of American workers' minds: Could it happen again?Yes, it can.
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  • 8 Signs LinkedIn Probably Isn't for You

    For a long time, I've considered it my mission to recruit job seekers to join LinkedIn, the same way a college recruiter goes after blue chip basketball players.However, after having a discussion a few days ago with someone in one of my workshops, it dawned on me that my style of getting people excited to join LinkedIn might be too strong for some.After the workshop — where I ...

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