Want more money? That’s fine. But do you deserve more money? That’s up for interpretation. But not if you’re negotiating in all the wrong ways. 1. Never Bring Up a Colleague’s Salary. It doesn’t matter what the person sitting next to you is making (you’re probably not supposed to even know). If you begin bringing … MORE >
Business Spotlight: Tey Scott
Categories: UncategorizedMeet Tey Scott — senior director of global talent acquisition at LinkedIn. She’s learned a lot throughout the years, and she’s sharing her list of lessons for growing professionally. 1. Remove “should” from your vocabulary. Everyone measures success differently, so it’s best not to allow yourself to compare your achievements to others. It doesn’t quite … MORE >
Free Job Search Apps to Help You Land Your Next Gig
Categories: Management ToolsLooking for a new job that makes you want to get up in the morning? All you need is a smart device. The rest is click-click-hire! Here are free-to-download mobile job search apps to help you find your dream gig. 1. CityHour If you’re just getting started in your field or you want to move up, … MORE >
10 Differences Between a Boss and a Real Leader
Categories: UncategorizedAre you a boss or a leader? While some people may think these two positions go hand-in-hand, they’re actually quite different. Yes; both a leader and a boss can give out orders and tasks, but only a leader can empower and motivate their team to increase productivity in the most effective way. Here are a … MORE >
How To Celebrate Halloween at the Office
Categories: UncategorizedHalloween isn’t only celebrated by small trick-or-treaters. You can use this holiday to your advantage in your office. Celebrating Halloween allows everyone to have a little fun, builds morale, and also helps build teamwork. Here are three ways you can incorporate this freaky holiday at your office. Halloween Party Usually this works best during lunch … MORE >
4 Ways You’re Hurting Yourself By Not Asking For Help
Categories: Workplace CultureAsking for help — something we all need to do, but our pride gets in the way. Here are four repercussions by failing to do so. 1. You Put Your Professional Reputation At Risk When we make a mistake, it’s a blow to our ego — not to mention embarrassing. But, when you don’t ask … MORE >
The Secret To Getting More Done In Less Time
Categories: Management ToolsThere are definitely not enough hours in the day. No matter how short our to-do list is, it never quite feels like we’ve accomplished all we set out to do. Well, we can continue wishing we had more hours in the day or we can make the most use out of the time we do … MORE >
Women Leaders Disrupting Entrepreneurship
Categories: UncategorizedIt’s a new age for female professionals and entrepreneurs. Women all over the world are breaking societal norms and pushing through glass ceilings to create more opportunities. But if you think being successful in the business world means no hard work, think again. We are shining the spotlight on five talented women who have worked … MORE >
5 Questions To Ask After You’ve Made A Mistake
Categories: UncategorizedRealizing you’ve made a mistake can quickly drop your heart to your stomach. Nobody wants to commit a major blunder and feel that way. Here are five questions to ask yourself when you end up having a slip up. What Happened? Before you leap into action to save face, it’s important to figure out what happened … MORE >
Reasons You Didn’t Get The Job (That Have Nothing To Do With You)
Categories: Interview Tips, Resume Tips, UncategorizedThe job interview process may seem a lot like dating. The hiring manager will send an enthusiastic email, then go MIA for days. But the difference is — they’re not playing mind games with you — there could be plenty of reasons why they’re being hot and cold. Here are four common explanations as to … MORE >