Many sources of career advice assume that you’ll be earning more money and taking on more responsibility. However, there are times in life when you move in the opposite direction. It can be the result of forces beyond your control or a voluntary decision. The economy is still recovering from the pandemic, and some industries were disrupted more than others. Even if you love … [Read more...] about Modern Rules for Moving Down the Career Ladder
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Why a Mentor is Critical and How to Find One
Success is easier and faster with a mentor. Maybe you want the satisfaction of pursuing your dream alone. Or maybe you’re embarrassed to reach out to a potential mentor or don’t even know where to begin looking. Whether you want to master the piano, create a popular blog, or build a billion-dollar business, a mentor can smooth and expedite the process. Consider … [Read more...] about Why a Mentor is Critical and How to Find One
Who Are You? 14 Self-Knowledge Questions to Ask Yourself
The greatest blind spot we all have is ourselves. We don’t know ourselves that well. We certainly don’t see ourselves the way others do. Truly knowing yourself might be one of the greatest challenges you’ll ever face. But it’s a challenge worth pursuing. Knowing yourself better has so many benefits. You become better at managing yourself and your life. Ask … [Read more...] about Who Are You? 14 Self-Knowledge Questions to Ask Yourself
Why Losing Your Job Could be a Good Thing!
Whether you’ve already lost your job through down-sizing, redundancy, or any other reason, or if you’re under threat to lose your job, your first thoughts run from blind panic to anger, desperation, and all points in between, especially if you have a family and all the commitments that go with it. It’s especially daunting if you’ve been in that position for a long time and … [Read more...] about Why Losing Your Job Could be a Good Thing!
The Secret to Pursuing Your Own Vision of Career Success
Having a rewarding career depends upon pursuing your own vision of professional success. Otherwise, you’re likely to spend your days trying to live up to the expectations of others or mindlessly drifting from one job to the next. Of course, success itself means different things to different people. For some, it’s a matter of earning more money and climbing the corporate … [Read more...] about The Secret to Pursuing Your Own Vision of Career Success