Work, success, and meaning at every stage of your career
I came across this the other day, and it made me laugh out loud (LOL, for my young readers; it’s an actual thing IRL.) “English is confusing because it’s not a language. It’s three languages standing on each other’s shoulders and wearing a trench coat.” Then it made me think. When you look for patterns in English, you think … Continue reading English is Not a Language
The job interview serves as a mutual evaluation between a hiring manager and a candidate, assessing fit for the role and the team. Questions that feel intrusive may come up, but understanding their intent can help navigate these situations. Candidates should focus on showcasing their skills and experience, while being mindful of potential biases in employers.
Welcome back to the Stay Relevant advice column, where we answer readers’ burning questions about their careers and how thrive in a fast-changing workplace. Send your questions to candace@candacemoody.com Dear Stay Relevant: I work in an office with a mix of generations and a very casual dress code. Except for client meetings, we can wear … Continue reading I Don’t Do Casual at Work
This post is based on an conversation with Artie Lynnworth, who has written several books on leadership, fitness, and career development. Time is the Great Equalizer. No matter how important you are, how rich you are, or how ambitious you are, you get the same allotment of hours in a day that everyone does. 24 … Continue reading You’re Time Rich. How Will You Spend It?
Our book launches March 3, 2026! Find it on Amazon here: https://qrco.de/Relevantbook Why “Potential Trumps Experience” in Today’s Workplace—And What That Means for Your Career You’ve spent years building expertise. You’ve earned your credentials, climbed the ladder, and proven yourself time and again. So why are you being passed over for promotions? Why aren’t callbacks … Continue reading Stay Relevant: Conquer Workplace Change at Every Phase of Your Career
Ryan Holiday, who has authored several books based on Stoic philosophy, says that most self-improvement books are focused on how to succeed. But his book titled The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph focuses on how to overcome problems, failures, and other things that stand between us and our … Continue reading Getting Unstuck
In an economy that seems increasingly uncertain, new graduates and established jobseekers alike are looking for a career that has lasting power. Since no one seems to know when (or if) a recession is likely, jobs that hold the promise of being recession-proof holds real appeal. To be fair, every economic downturn creates some career … Continue reading 13 Recession-Proof Jobs
In a previous post, I introduced the Smalley Personality quiz, a quick take on personality types in the workplace. The types are categorized as animals: Lion, Otter, Golden Retriever, and Beaver. Otters tend to be energetic, optimistic, and enthusiastic, especially about new, shiny ideas. They’re team players and the team cheerleaders. Beavers, on the other … Continue reading Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way
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
Annette Simmons is the author of Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins: How to Use Your Own Stories to Communicate with Power and Impact. Her book is intended to help you get into “story thinking,” using stories as tools for persuasion in your personal and business life. One of the most important stories you can … Continue reading Types of Who I Am Stories
