Self Help

Recognizing Your Weaknesses

Recognizing Your Weaknesses When your career is going well you don’t usually take time to think about what you’re doing wrong.  If it appears that what you are doing is working you continue carrying out business as you have been.  Be warned, this strategy can be extremely risky and can…

Don't Shy Away From Being Shy

Being shy has never really been thought of as a desirable character trait. It's typically associated with being anti-social and anxious. These negative stereotypes developed for a reason social anxiety can paralyze you from taking advantage of opportunities and take a heavy toll on your relationships, but there are some…

Do You Feel Under-Appreciated At Work?

Many workers feel as if their efforts in the work place aren't being aptly appreciated. Often both our managers and co-workers tend to overlook all that we do. So how can you as an employee demand a bit more respect? Does your boss ask you to do things that fall…

Can You Handle Being An Employee And Parent?

Managing parenthood and a career has always been a difficult task. Now that the economy is in a fragile state you may find that you’re having to work longer hours and have less flexibility. Job security is a thing of the past and you have to give everything you can…

You Want To Be A Good Boss, But, Do You Need To Be Harsh?

Every manager has to work hard to balance maintaining a nurturing environment with maintaining a certain level of authority. It is by no means an easy task. Most managers fear that if their employees get too comfortable they make take advantage of the easy going environment and slack off. At…

How to Handle Rejection

How to Handle Rejection Rejection doesn’t come easy to anybody.  Starting at a young age we learn to fear rejection, making it difficult to put ourselves out there.  This is the case in many aspects of our lives but especially when it comes to hunting for a job.  When rejected…

Are You In Need Of A Good Nights Sleep?

A good night's rest is key to a productive day. Many people feel as if they aren't getting enough sleep. But it's not always lack of time that is the culprit, it's the quality of the sleep you are getting. There are a few ways in which you can ensure…

The Importance of an Informational Interview

In today's tough job market, interviews have become increasingly difficult to land.  Fewer job openings means fewer opportunities to meet new people and make new professional connections.  If you're having some trouble getting your feet wet consider soliciting for informational interviews. An informational interview is one in which you, the…

Balancing Your Attitude As The Boss

Balancing Your Attitude As The Boss As a manager it can be really hard to maintain the delicate balance between being friendly and being a push over.  It can also be difficult to remain authoritative why not looking like a total jerk.  So what can you do to ensure that…

Are You Ready To Return To Work?

Are You Ready To Return To Work? Deciding when and if you want to go back to work after having children can be a burdensome task.  You’ll likely have many factors pulling you in different directions.  A new study has proven that it is crucial that you think about what…