Life is not all work. You need to treat and pamper yourself regularly. You need to balance work, education, and fun. You may be busy with work, but that shouldn’t be an excuse not to have fun. If you have a hobby like Stand-up Paddle Boarding, squeeze in an hour a day or a few […]
Gain professional experience through an internship Trying out different fields and learning new skills is the perfect way to see what type of career path you’d like to take. Professional experience, no matter the sector, will better prepare you for the real world and help you figure out what you enjoy. Plus, getting a foot […]
Only Answer Questions Yes, you’re expected to answer a lot of questions in an interview. That’s the whole point. But, you should come prepared with your own questions, too. Not only does that signal your interest in the position and company, but it shows that you will take an active role in discussions and meetings […]
Pretend You Know an Answer When You Don’t If you’re asked a question you don’t know the answer to, don’t make one up or act as if you know. Instead, use it as an opportunity to show you can be humble and how you would handle yourself if a similar situation came up on your […]
Every year or so, deeply consider your career path About once a year, you should go out and refresh your network, check out new opportunities and conduct salary comparisons. It is easier to make strategic career decisions when you have real data to compare to the benefits of your current job. It is important to […]
The job search is tough, the market is competitive, and it’s only natural to be cautious and by-the-book in your approach. But, as the saying goes, fortune favors the bold—and sometimes, taking risks in your career can pay off big time. For example, if you see a job listing that makes your heart race with […]
Most resume bullet points start with the same words. Frankly, the same tired old words hiring managers have heard over and over—to the point where they’ve lost a lot of their meaning and don’t do much to show off your accomplishments. So, let’s get a little more creative, shall we? Next time you update your resume, […]
Do Your Job Well This goes without saying, but what some people may not realize is that it’s important to not only meet expectations but exceed them. Understand your role and responsibilities and do more than what is expected. Not all roles, entry-level or not, are thrilling every day and most people are anxious to get […]
Work on your public speaking and presentation skills If you solve an IT problem and no one notices, have you really solved it? Public speaking is one of the most important skill that any employee can develop if he or she wants career advancement. The person who gets noticed at a meeting or a conference […]
If you want to succeed in your career, you have to take ownership of both your triumphs and your failures. Celebrate your triumphs, analyze them, and learn how you can emulate them and build on them in the future. You need to take ownership of your failures as well, accepting responsibility for them without letting […]