Your mental game, or mindset, plays a critical role in whether you will just survive or thrive in your career. Everyone experiences tough challenges but do you see these challenges as a learning opportunity or a failure? That is, do you have a fixed or a growth mindset? What mindset
Knowing how to write a gracious resignation letter and leave your employer on good terms is a critical career skill you need to maintain important professional relationships.
Strengths are the unique and positive qualities or characteristics that an individual possesses. They are the talents, skills, and abilities that come naturally to a person and are often used to perform tasks effortlessly. These can be anything from excellent communication and problem-solving skills to creativity, empathy, or analytical
Performance review meetings can be daunting, but they provide an excellent opportunity for employees to showcase their strengths, receive constructive feedback, and set goals for the future. Here are 5 Tips to Smash Your Performance Review: 1. Prepare thoroughly A good performance review starts with good preparation. Before your
In an interview in August 2018, Donald Trump was asked, “What grade do you give yourself so far?” He replied “I give myself an A+. I don’t think any president has ever done what I’ve done…” Very few of us approach a performance appraisal with the self-confidence of Donald Trump! In
Are you grieving for your career? You can grieve for your career when you’ve lost a job you love or even if you’ve never found work that brings you purpose and connection. It’s actually important to grieve when you transition through various stages in your career - it helps
You may have heard of the "Great Resignation" or “The Big Quit”. It has been a post & conversation topic on LinkedIn and other social media outlets for the last 6 months. This blog outlines the 5 Ways to Take Advantage of The Great Resignation. The great resignation is the
The research on diversity and inclusion is conclusive and well-understood – it’s good for business, good for communities and good for our economy. So why do migrants face higher barriers to securing long-term professional employment in Australia? In this article, I explore these issues and give four reasons why I
Over the next few months, I’ll be rolling out a series of articles with career hacks I wish I knew in my 20s, 30s, 40s and so on. Learning by experience is great but it’s also helpful if you can short cut the process by learning from others and applying
Job hunting is a skill every professional needs to master to build a successful career. At the best of times, it leaves most people feeling vulnerable but during COVID those feelings have been turbo-charged. This article provides 6 tips to help you find a job The Guardian interviewed a range
