Work, success, and meaning at every stage of your career
Scott Mautz is a popular speaker, trainer, and LinkedIn Learning instructor. He’s a former senior executive of Procter & Gamble, where he ran several of the company’s largest multi-billion-dollar businesses. He is the author of ”The Mentally Strong Leader: Build the Habits to Productively Regulate Your Emotions, Thoughts, and Behaviors.” Writing for CNBC online, he says that … Continue reading Get the Respect You Deserve
(Thanks to our friends at MyPerfectResume for sharing this data.) MyPerfectResume released the findings of its Recruiting Trends Survey revealing a trend that is likely seems unfair to serious jobseekers. A staggering 81% of recruiters admitted to posting jobs that don’t genuinely exist or are already filled. This practice of ghost jobs (posting positions that are either fake or … Continue reading Boooo…. Beware of Ghost Jobs
A recent Wall Street Journal article is titled “Stop Asking ‘What Do You Do.’” Writer Joanne Lipman says the almost-exclusively American conversation opener is a holdover from our Protestant work ethic roots. But for those who may be going through a transitional phase (like a layoff) or who are choosing differently (like a stay-at-home parent) … Continue reading What Do You Do?
The 2020 global pandemic made Working From Home (WFH) a mandate for millions of workers across the globe. After it became safe to return to the office, many employers adopted a hybrid model (2-3 days a week in the office) that gave workers the advantages of working from home: a reduction of time spent commuting, … Continue reading Is WFH Finished?
Savvy parents are talking with their kids about opting out of expensive 4-year degrees where the ROI is unclear, to say the least. Only 40% of high school grads who go to 4-year colleges have earned degrees within 6 years, and despite federal policy, most will have to pay back expensive student loans. Even those … Continue reading Toolbelt Jobs are a Smart Choice
It makes sense that a music school would be among the first to take the gig economy seriously enough to teach a course on how to do it well. After all, the word “gig” was applied to music and artistic jobs long before it was applied to general work. Writing for Fast Company, reporter Shalene … Continue reading Colleges Embracing (and Teaching about) The Gig Economy
When you’re in a job search, it’s easy to believe that it’s a game of numbers. The more resumes you send out, the more applications you submit, the better your chances, right? Nope, for two reasons. The first is that sending out dozens of applications feels desperate and looks desperate. If your goal is quantity … Continue reading What Your Resume Can’t Do
Fridays have always had a different flavor from the rest of the week. It’s the day you start thinking ahead to your weekend, finish up projects, and take time to get organized so you can start next week with confidence. “Casual Fridays” were a nod to this in-house focus. More relaxed attire reflected a more … Continue reading Easy Fridays
Working from home has plenty of benefits, as millions of workers have discovered since the pandemic lockdowns. But WFH has blurred – make that erased – the line between “at work” and “at home.” Without a clean break, it’s much harder for you to relax and be present for your family during the evening. Remember … Continue reading Feierabend
Whether it’s a job offer or internal promotion, you always have the power to say “no thanks.” How you say it will make the difference in whether your relationship stays strong and your reputation remains undamaged. After all, it’s your reputation, experience, and skills that got you to the point of receiving an offer. Amanda … Continue reading How to Say “No Thanks” with Grace
