When considering just “taking a sec” to scan your emails, instant messages on your cell or Facebook, stay mindful of the potential cost. Although likely gone are the days of monastic focus on one daily task, you can regain control of your tasking list through message mindfulness. Check those messages, but not first thing in the morning, and take time to put hard problem first on your agenda for at least your first hour of the day.
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Your corporate culture is as much a part of the job as the daily duties. Making certain new hires can integrate into the work environment can be a critical facet of getting the most out of your new hire. After all, the new hire is now also your colleague.
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Identifying the three characteristics that contribute to conscientiousness, “They feel important, enjoyable, and they accord with their values”, and how you interact with your work and your colleagues can contribute to your success in becoming better in your career.
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Networking isn’t about seeing what you can get from as many people as possible, it’s about building relationships in a mutual help group so everyone can get where they want to go.
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Salary negotiation is an often overlooked facet of finding a new job. But for all the responsibilities your new job will entail, but shouldn’t your compensation be as important to understand as your potential duties? Forbes contributor Lisa Quast shares some tips on salary negation shown here. Fully understand the job. Make sure you understand […]
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Although there is plenty to prep for when going in for the big job interview, you must also remember how important it is to make a positive and memorable, first impression.
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Creating a partnership with a competent recruiter can get you the job you have searching for or better. Clear communication regarding your goals and skill level is key to becoming the ideal candidate the recruiter is searching for.
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Polishing your professional profile, finding and using connections you already have, and using the job search options are a good start to find the people that may already be looking for you. With the proper LinkedIn profile, you can go a long way in distinguishing yourself.
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Loyalty still counts, but in the high tech IT world, where everything is changing all the time, staying at a job can look a lot like stagnation. In an IT job environment where hopping from one job to another can make you appear flaky.
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As people stay productive well into old age, (isn’t 60 the new 30?) it’s not hard to run into social barriers in certain fields – specifically ageism in IT. But before you decide to hang up your spurs when you manager begins to ask you to share your work methods with younger teammates, consider some […]
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