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It’s no secret that many people are unhappy with their jobs. A recent study by Gallup found that only 13% of workers worldwide are engaged in their work. Without a doubt, most people are not passionate about their jobs.
So how can you find work you love? And once you identify it, how can you build a career around it? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to these questions, but you can do a few things to increase your chances of ...
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As more studies show that emotional intelligence improves employee productivity and job performance, it becomes a more coveted skill in the office.
Emotional intelligence is an important asset. Studies have shown that emotional intelligence training improves employee productivity. However, that may be because emotional intelligence reflects an ability to make better decisions, problem-solving skills, ...
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Your mom told you it’s okay to make mistakes, but that’s not always true. Sometimes success depends more on making fewer mistakes rather than doing something spectacular. Mistakes can matter, and they can matter a lot.
Did you know the 200th-best tennis player wins about 49% of his points? What percentage of points does the number one player in the world win? 53% The difference between barely scraping by and being the best in the world is making 4% fewer mistakes, ...
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You have landed the job of your dreams, but are you out of the woods? Well, not quite. You might have nailed the interview and impressed the hiring manager, but you still have to make a good impression on your new boss if you want a prosperous future with the company.
Getting off on the right foot with a new boss can be tricky. You do not want your boss to see you as a pushover, but you also want to ...
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Maybe you feel confident tweaking your LinkedIn profile, but your palms sweat when you think about building connections face-to-face. Nevertheless, with some planning and positive thinking, you can be just as poised at networking events as you are behind your computer screen. Go ahead and try these suggestions to work a room confidently.
Most people would love to get a promotion at least once or twice. It’s not just an opportunity to earn more money. A promotion is also a chance to put your skills to the test and explore different challenges.
You might even find that promotion helps you achieve your dream job, where you spend more time doing the things you enjoy and less time on repetitive tasks.
Unfortunately, getting the promotion you deserve isn’t always as simple as it seems. You can ...
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Networking is a lifelong process, but you can learn how to use your first internship to start making connections. Those early contacts will be an essential source for job leads and referrals.
Your career will not manage itself even after you land your dream job. No matter if you are a superstar at work, you can make mistakes that harm, or even end, your career. You spend a lot of time at work, and it would be a shame to undo your efforts by creating an easily avoidable mistake.
Avoid these mistakes that harm your career:
You spend most of your waking life at work, so you might as well make the most of that time! How can you do that? One way is to form better relationships with your workmates.
There are many benefits to having friends at work. It’s easier to progress in your career, you end up befriending people you’d never otherwise meet, and you enjoy going to work more. So how do you become good friends with your workmates?
One of the hardest things about having a disability is disclosing it. Some individuals with disabilities can go about each day without having to disclose it in a typical social setting. Aside from worrying about the apparent signs of a disability, some manage most of their symptoms privately. However, getting and maintaining a job is a challenge for most individuals with disabilities.
Should you disclose your disability, and if so, when is the right time to tell an employer about your ...
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