Category: Career Development

This Is the No. 1 Reason Why People Fail at Switching Jobs (and What to Do About It)

There’s a reason changing careers is so hard, but it’s not impossible. By J.T. O’DonnellFounder and CEO, WorkItDaily.com@jtodonnell (https://www.inc.com/jt-odonnell/this-is-no-1-reason-why-people-fail-at-switching-jobs-and-what-to-do-about-it.html) In my last 15+ years as a career coach, I’ve worked with many professionals who feel “rusted out” in their current career. They want to make a shift. They talk dreamily about how much greater their personal and professional lives will …

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15 Favorite Interview Questions to Completely Disarm Job Candidates (in a Really Good Way)

We asked readers for their favorite interview questions — and we weren’t disappointed. By Jeff HadenContributing editor, Inc.@jeff_haden (https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/15-favorite-interview-questions-to-completely-disarm-job-candidates-in-a-really-good-way.html) Maybe your favorite interview question is one of the most common interview questions. Maybe it’s one of the most common behavioral interview questions. Or maybe you have a less conventional interview question you like to ask, like those asked by these company …

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The Secrets to Being Great at Work? Simplify and Reflect

By Charles Franklin (https://smallbiztrends.com/2018/02/great-at-work-book-review.html) Tired of working harder at work and not getting ahead? With a simple shift in your current work habits “Great at Work” can turn your average day at work into a high-powered journey into workplace greatness.

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ELEVEN THINGS SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE DO WHEN THEY START A NEW JOB

Make the most of your first 90 days at a new job by implementing these 11 actionable strategies used by only the most successful people DOMINIC UMBRO BUSINESS INSIDER Monday 29 January 2018 13:46 GMT (https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/careers-advice-success-new-jobs-strategies-networking-team-company-goals-boss-a8183561.html) You landed the job. Congrats! Now, it’s time to make your boss love you by becoming a star employee. Start …

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These Are the Most Important Soft Skills for Employees to Have, According to Hiring Managers

Hiring for these soft skills can signal a more adaptable and versatile team player. By Jackelyn Ho Founder, Arrival Gym@jackelynho (https://www.inc.com/jackelyn-ho/survey-of-1200-hiring-managers-found-top-6-soft-skills-every-job-candidate-should-have.html) CREDIT: Getty Images We all know that hiring is hard. Sure, any intelligent individual can pass your tests, psychological interview questions, and social media checks. But, how do you know who is going to be the best …

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10 things smart people never say

By Travis Bradberry (https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/ten-things-smart-people-never-say) There are some things you simply never want to say at work.These phrases carry special power: They have an uncanny ability to make you look bad even when the words are true. Worst of all, there’s no taking them back once they slip out. Looking for an inspiring way to start your …

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Top CEOs Agree: Hiring People on Intelligence and Talent Alone Without This Other Trait May Be a Huge Mistake

CEOs prefer this revered quality over talent or IQ when interviewing job candidates. Unfortunately, it is often overlooked. By Marcel Schwantes Principal and founder, Leadership From the Core@MarcelSchwantes (https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/this-1-trait-separates-best-job-candidates-from-everyone-else-during-interviews.html) CREDIT: Getty Images If you were interviewing for an important job, and the CEO of the company asked you this question point blank (which has one right answer for getting you that job …

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What Does a C.E.O. Actually Do?

by Stephen J. Dubner| (http://freakonomics.com/podcast/c-e-o-actually/) Mark Zuckerberg, C.E.O. of Facebook, did not intend to build a $74 billion company. He started Facebook to connect college students. (Mark Zuckerberg/Wikimedia Commons) Our latest Freakonomics Radio episode is called “What Does a C.E.O. Actually Do?” (You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts or elsewhere, get the RSS feed, or listen via the media …

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The Secret To Job Security

  Liz Ryan , CONTRIBUTOR Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. (https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizryan/2018/01/21/the-secret-to-job-security-2/#10f2240b533a) Shutterstock Dear Liz, I worked for a government agency for twenty years. Then there was a reorganization and I got laid off. I never expected to lose that job. It really threw me. I was out of work for six months. I got a …

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Richard Branson: Work Smarter, Not Longer

The workforce of the future is going to change significantly alongside new technologies. Virgin Founder Richard Branson believes these changes will benefit both workers and employers. By Logan Chierotti CEO of LoganChierotti.com@LoganChierotti (https://www.inc.com/logan-chierotti/richard-branson-says-work-smarter-not-longer.html) CREDIT: Getty Images Richard Branson is one the most beloved and successful businessmen on the planet. He is an entrepreneur with flair, the kind …

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