7 networking myths that you no longer need
Many people dislike networking because they misunderstand what it takes to be successful at it, writes Josh Mait for Inc. Here are seven networking myths that you can ignore.
Category: Career
Break out into the networking world
What most shy people don’t realize is that networking is the key to excelling in their career, says Keith Ferrazzi, business coach and author of Never Eat Alone. Here are tips for those that need to break out of their shells and into the networking world.
Creating that perfect ‘about me’ page
Writing about yourself can be hard. It’s important to get across to your audience what you want them to know while being concise and personable at the same time. Use your website’s “about me” page as a way to introduce yourself by finding the right balance between your personal and professional side, says Nicole Fenton of 99U.
1-Minute Strategies: January ’16
For your next brainstorming meeting, ditch the table … Quit worrying about short emails from your boss … Being on time makes you more productive.
The 6 most lucrative administrator jobs
The role of an administrative professional is evolving, with job-holders in a wide range of fields taking on more responsibility. Here are some of the best-paying administrator jobs available, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
4 resolutions to boost your HR career in 2017
The start of a new year is a great time to focus on self-improvement. We reached out to career experts for their advice on how to achieve four career-enhancing New Year’s resolutions in 2017.
How to become a better listener
Coonoor Behal, founder of Mindhatch, a business and customer insights firm that uses improv training and design thinking, offers these tips.
6 admin workplace trends for 2016
48% of senior managers said #1 on the list had the greatest impact on administrative professionals’ jobs in the past year … and it’s only getting more intense.
Workplace tips for millennials
The workplace can be hard to navigate for millennials, especially when you’re working to dispel common myths about your generation. Here are some ways to disprove the common misconceptions and advance in the workplace in your 20s.
Enjoy conferences without attending
Sometimes, you can’t make it to every conference in your industry, but that’s OK; you can still stay involved.