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Proactively manage your career and stay ahead of AI. We often hear that AI is coming for your job and career. You should take a deep breath and think proactively about your future, career, and work in general. Do you remember the introduction of ATMs many years ago? Who would have thought walking up to…
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As the workplace continues to undergo significant transformations, it’s beneficial to realize that you are the CEO of your career. Gone are the days of traditional career ladders and guaranteed promotions. It’s now up to you to navigate your path to success. To thrive in this dynamic environment, you must adopt a strategic mindset, remain…
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Yes, change happens; it’s inevitable and part of the process of living. Few things remain the same. Change can be positive or negative. The only thing you can do is to learn how to cope with and to manage it when it appears. The world of work has drastically changed how and where work is…
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Operate like a free agent – be ready to promote and manage your career It is to your advantage to capture and track your work contributions, project outcomes, accomplishments, lessons learned, and acquired skills to be successful. Make it your habit to conduct a self-assessment every six months or before performance appraisals. Many people are…
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It seems everyone has a coach. We hear about coaches for lifestyle planning, careers, sports performance, etc. Even Tiger Woods has a coach! So, what is their purpose and value and could you benefit from their expertise? Coaches are often mentioned when discussing careers strategies, and we read about them in resume books. By definition,…
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There’s a Lot to Consider… There’s a saying in the careers industry that you’ll know it’s time to make a job or career change when you start asking yourself if it’s time to make a change. While there is truth to that, there’s more to making your decision. This guide will help you identify some…
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You must manage your career as a free agent. A resume helps you negotiate the best fit, placement, compensation, etc. Resumes should be updated every 12 months. Most people are not tracking their successes or documenting the acquisition of new skills. That information is necessary to show your value for business or career opportunities. Here…
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There is often the misconception that if you have a job, you have a career, especially if you have held that job for the long-term. A job gives you short-term security. It supplies you with compensation, fringe benefits, an occupational title and shapes your work related responsibilities and performance obligations. When you commit to building…
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You spend a lot of your more productive waking hours at work, but have you ever devoted a significant amount of time developing a long-range plan to manage your career? If a promotion or raise comes along, you are happy, but do you have a 2-year, 5-year, or 10-year career plan? Take Tony, for instance,…
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Mary Katherine pulled into the parking lot and smoothly backed into the slot that had her name stenciled on the wall. She felt her job security was solid with the recent promotion to Marketing Director, which was working out better than expected. Her department respected her, and they were moving all the marketing projects on…
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