Is the Company You’re Planning to Work for Stable?
Lots of effort goes into looking for a new job. You’ll need to take a sharp pen to your resume, prepare cover letters, undergo the interview process, and potentially take a few tests. Ideally, you’re searching for a company offering a role in your desired career path that also provides an excellent benefits package. However,
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Book Review: “Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts”
“Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts” is a book written by Annie Duke, a former professional poker player, and published in 2018. The book explores decision-making processes and strategies by drawing parallels between poker and real-life decision scenarios. Here’s a summary of the key concepts: Annie Duke emphasizes
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Building a Growth Mindset
Many leaders espouse the benefits of a growth mindset, but they may not employ one in their own lives. People with a growth mindset genuinely want to expand their knowledge and are open to opportunities. Too often, people believe they have a growth mindset but suffer from a fixed mindset, where they struggle to overcome
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Understanding & Developing Self-Awareness
If you were to ask someone if they felt they were self-aware, they’d most likely say they were. However, self-awareness is actually a rare trait. According to a recent study, only 10-15% of the population possesses self-awareness. Many people don’t realize what self-awareness really is. They may be reflective and curious about their personality and
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How to Resonate with Your Audience Through Public Speaking
The idea of giving a speech or presentation to a crowd often sparks high levels of fear, even in the most confident people. There’s something about standing in front of large groups that gives rise to our most hidden self-doubts: Will they listen to me? Is my talk boring? What if my mind goes blank
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How to Negotiate Your Next Job Offer
You may be interviewing with multiple companies if you’re in the market for a new job. At some point, you’ll receive an offer for a new role. However, before accepting the job, you’ll want to ensure that the position is right for you and offers fair compensation for your efforts. Knowing how to negotiate your
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The Ultimate Guide to Writing a Resignation Letter
When it comes time to leave a position you’ve held for several years, you may wonder whether you need to write a resignation letter. After all, you’ve likely already told your boss and colleagues you’re leaving. So, is there any reason you need to document your transition further? Writing a resignation letter isn’t like writing
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Wrapping Up a Job Interview: Questions to Ask Your Potential Employer
Job interviews are an excellent way for potential employees and employers to get to know one another. You should think of them as a two-way street: they’re assessing how well you’d perform in a role, while you should be determining whether the position and the company are a good fit for you. Rather than being
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Is It Imposter Syndrome or Something Else?
In the 1970s, psychologists Pauline Rose Clance and Suzanne Imes created a theory that women were plagued in the workplace by a condition known as imposter syndrome. They believed that women with imposter syndrome believed that they weren’t intelligent or capable at work, even if they had a reputable education and skill set. The findings
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6 Questions & Answers to Help You Shine at Your Next Job Interview
Job interviews tend to be nerve-racking experiences. You know you have the skills and expertise to execute the role, but you must sell yourself to your interviewer. Unless you have an innate ability to handle job interviews like a pro, it pays to prepare for your next interview. Studying typical job interview questions is a
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