How To Be Incredibly Productive Every Day (Part 4)
If you find yourself lacking energy in the afternoon at work, it’s not because you haven’t had your energy drink yet! It’s because of the way you are eating and taking care of your body.
A recent study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine indicated that workers who eat healthy the entire …
The Mentality of a Great Interview: 10 Tips
Go into every interview with the end-goal of receiving a job offer. Make it your decision as to whether you want to work for the company rather than letting the company determine whether you are a fit.
While interviewing is not always easy, there are certain tricks which can be implemented to increase one’s odds …
6 Tips for Handling Lunch or Dinner Interviews
Preparing for a job interview is stressful enough. Add a meal in to the mix and the event can produce even more pressure and nervousness. Some companies even schedule their interviews over a meal on purpose – just to see how you will handle this delicate social situation.
Keep the following tips in mind if …
Curb Your Graduation Anxiety and Profit From Harnessing It!
“Anxiety is the hand maiden of creativity.” T. S. Eliot
College seniors are getting the jitters and find the last year of their college days filled with anxiety and fear about what’s next? They know of friends a year ahead of them who have “made it’” as well as other friends who have moved back …
3 Tips to Avoid Being a ‘Job Title Commodity’
Picture this. You are at a networking event. Business cards in hand. Ready to make new contacts. How do you introduce yourself? What is your conversation starter? Like most people it’s probably this: “My name is… I’m a… (fill in the blank with your job title!)
We often fall into the trap of identifying ourselves …
Every Day Obstacles and How We Deal with Them
No matter where you are in your career you will encounter obstacles.
Obstacles Happen … How we react and overcome them defines us.
How we react to them is a strong indicator of who we are.
How we overcome them is also a strong indicator of who we are.
How do you respond to obstacles?…You Gotta Believe! (Louisville and UConn)
“You gotta believe” is an expression we have all heard – frequently in reference to athletics. When the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team recently won another NCAA national championship 93-60, I’m sure they believed in themselves and their teammates.
Similarly, you gotta believe in yourself to excel in your career or job search. Your …
The Balance Myth
Being able to achieve a balance between work and personal life has gained much awareness recently. With more individuals seeking to create separation between a productive business profession and an enjoyable personal life, more individuals are looking to create a life that is meaningful to them, and that caters to their professional and personal needs.…
Build Your Personal Brand by Simplifying Your Message
Simplifying your message can pay big dividends when building your personal brand and communicating your ideas.
The simpler your message, the easier it will be for others to understand your brand and remember your ideas. This strengthens your brand and increases your impact and control over events.Short lists, for example, are far more effective …
Don’t Try to Stop Me!
How well do others know you?
Have others ever questioned the why and how you behave in a particular way? Is there a consistency to your behavior that has resulted in a methodical routine for you? Once you recognize this about yourself, you will have defined your personal brand. And upon so doing, it will …