Go Burrows

JULY 18, 2021

If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self at the beginning of your career, what would it be? What is your best piece of advice for maintaining a good work/life balance? Especially while working partially from home?

Interviewing 52

Interviewing Administrative Professionals Confidence Email 52

On The Job

APRIL 15, 2019

That's why I want to re-visit some great advice by Dale Carnegie, author of "How to Win Friends and Influence People." Here is some great advice from Carnegie on how to make people like you: Become genuinely interested in other people. Carnegie wrote this book in 1936, and I believe it really stands the test of time.

Promotion 146

Promotion Learning 146

On The Job

MARCH 8, 2011

I'm not going to give you advice about how you shouldn't follow Sheen's career strategy. Honestly, if you're dim enough to even think about listening to Charlie Sheen, you need a heck of a lot more advice than I can ever give you. Here's my gift to you today: I'm not going to blog about Charlie Sheen.

Gifts 100

Gifts 100

Success

APRIL 1, 2024

Allowing lifestyle creep as your career grows “On social media, everyone seems to be traveling and going out to amazing dinners,” Raimondi says. Even the oft-repeated advice of paying off debt before making other financial moves doesn’t necessarily apply to everyone. This helps avoid the feast or famine cycle.

Social Media 209

Social Media Credit Card Retirement Lifestyle 209

Eat Your Career

MARCH 4, 2024

It’s the unsolicited advice that feels more like a command, or the constant need to remind everyone about your achievements regardless of timing. appeared first on Eat Your Career. They shine but don’t blind. Arrogance doesn’t inspire; it intimidates. It often manifests out of deep insecurity. Let confidence be your guide.

Confidence 259

Confidence Promotion AT&T Skills 259

Success

APRIL 8, 2024

Te Velde, a California native who studied finance at the University of Denver, discovered a passion for financial planning early in her career. When it comes to wealth management and making smart decisions, the best advice I can give is that everyone’s journey to financial success is different,” she says. “It

Finance 262

Finance 2017 Goals Management 262

Success

APRIL 6, 2024

How Women of Color Can Take Ownership of Their Careers to Accelerate Their Path to Success by Lauren Wesley Wilson is a no-nonsense guidebook to unspoken workplace rules. Advice on searching for mentorship When searching for mentorship, keep your ask to build a professional relationship short and sweet. What Do You Need? Absolutely.

Mentoring 173

Mentoring Environment Stress Phones 173

Success

MARCH 21, 2024

And that’s how her career in the automotive industry began—as a service adviser for Sears Auto Center. Unsure of her next move, she consulted with a career coach who suggested that Milchtein should start a blog related to automotive education. If you are interested in creating a class Milchtein says, “Turn to the experts,” for advice.

2024 306

2024 2013 2017 Social Media 306

Eat Your Career

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

This post is part of my Bad Career Advice series in which I expose outdated, clichéd, and counterproductive advice for exactly what it is. I understand the sentiment behind this piece of advice and clearly, its intent is to push you past your own perceived limits. Tags: Bad Career Advice quitting.

UPS 100

UPS AT&T Collaborate Google 100

Success

MARCH 15, 2024

Robbins dispenses BS-free advice with a no-nonsense disposition you’d expect from a former criminal defense attorney, CNN legal analyst and mother of three. Online, he offers advice on everything from building stronger friendships to staying focused and identifying when it’s time to quit. Yes, you can still buy yourself Starbucks!)

Finance 264

Finance Credit Card Legal Gifts 264

Eat Your Career

JUNE 20, 2011

While catching up on the latest episode last night, it dawned on me that there are some career advice lessons to be had from this spectacle. Behold the hidden career advice golden nuggets from The Voice. They take their coach’s advice. Are you willing to say, “Yes” even when the advice you receive is scary?

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Collaborate Google Facebook 100

Success

MARCH 25, 2024

Learn all you can about company policies and requirements and seek advice from those who have already tapped company resources for continuing education, she says. It’s logical to raise the topic of ongoing education in development conversations, whether it’s part of a performance review or a meeting on the books to discuss your career path.

Budget 290

Budget Policies Collaborate Stress 290

Success

MARCH 19, 2024

A mentor is someone who offers support , gives advice and helps guide others through a personal or professional journey. Though, they still offer advice, support and guidance. Group mentors work with several individuals (usually three or more) for a set time to provide them with advice and support.

Mentoring 275

Mentoring 2019 Skills Training 275

Success

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Why settle now for anything less than a career that motivates you each new day? We’ve compiled seven of the best career-seeker’s books to land your dream job in 2021. Dive in and land that career you’ll love. 2021: Your Guide to a Lifetime of Meaningful Work and Career Success. What Color Is Your Parachute? By Richard N.

2021 312

2021 Cover Letter Resume Networking 312

Success

JANUARY 19, 2024

The real power of fear I’ve done a lot of public speaking in my career. But he gave me some of the best advice around fear that I could have ever received. I think about that advice before every public speaking engagement or gig I have. The advice my mentor gave to me is the advice that I extend to you on how to harness fear.

Mentoring 263

Mentoring 2012 Goals 263

Eat Your Career

DECEMBER 4, 2023

If there’s one piece of advice I can offer professionals regarding prioritization it’s this: Stop expecting an easy answer and stop trying to do it alone. Okay, that’s two pieces of advice.) The post The Inconvenient Truth about Prioritizing at Work appeared first on Eat Your Career. Learn more and sign up here.

Collaborate 259

Collaborate Learning Management Goals 259

Success

MARCH 12, 2024

Altman convinced Mah, as an aspiring entrepreneur, to apply to startup accelerator Y Combinator—and that ultimately jump-started her career. Her advice to women aspiring to do the same thing is simple: be yourself and ask questions. And, two, I was pretty unapologetic about calling random people for help and advice when I started….

2024 299

2024 Stress Legal AT&T 299

Eat Your Career

JANUARY 27, 2011

This post is part of my Bad Career Advice series in which I expose outdated, clichéd, and counterproductive advice for exactly what it is. So, there’s this race, right? A nice guy versus a jerk. Who’s gonna win? According to popular belief, the jerk takes the prize every time. Nice guys just can’t compete.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness AT&T Google Facebook 100

Eat Your Career

AUGUST 17, 2010

This is post is part of my Bad Career Advice series in which I expose outdated, clichéd, and counterproductive advice for exactly what it is. Sadly, this is not the modern reality, and that’s why today’s bad career advice is the propagation of the 8-hour workday myth. You’re Never Disconnected.

Google 100

Google Facebook Email Phones 100

Eat Your Career

JANUARY 3, 2011

This post is part of my Bad Career Advice series in which I expose outdated, clichéd, and counterproductive advice for exactly what it is. A few years ago, a small book titled Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff became an overnight sensation in the self-help world.

Goals 100

Goals Google Facebook Email 100

Allwork

DECEMBER 7, 2022

s Flexible Space Association, shares insights on how women in flexible space can advance their careers and empower others along the way. . Our recent Women in Flex event brought together a room full of women to share inspiration, support, and career advice. Your network will be invaluable throughout your career.

Mentoring 312

Mentoring Networking Twitter Facebook 312

Eat Your Career

AUGUST 26, 2010

Unfortunately, it isn’t always a positive career move for the person being promoted. Most of us get so entrenched in the idea of “upward movement” that we jump at the opportunity of promotion, regardless of the true impact and how (or if) it will support our larger career goals. Tags: Bad Career Advice. Tweet This!

Promotion 100

Promotion Salary Goals Skills 100

Success

MARCH 28, 2024

Finding the right mentor can help you navigate challenging situations and gain perspective on your career. While both can help someone advance in their career, a coach is typically someone you hire to help you work through a particular issue or objective. A mentor can be a powerful influence in your career and life.

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Goals Calendars Learning 100

Success

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Perhaps you’re one of the lucky few who have known your career path since you were barely out of diapers. But for many of us, the promise of college majors is less rosy in reality, which could signal the need for a career change. What was once pretend play (i.e. teacher, doctor or firefighter) is now your profession.

Finance 278

Finance 2016 Medical AT&T 278

Eat Your Career

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This is one of the many reasons career decisions are so daunting! Ultimately, in any career move, you have to accept the uncertainty and make your move anyway. So, I’ll share with you the same words of advice I gave my friend: In the end, every career move is a leap of faith…in yourself. That’s just as possible.

Learning 147

Learning 147

Allwork

JANUARY 11, 2024

Backed by advice from top HR and career experts, Resume Genius released a guide on the worst resume red flags. treacherous, so going in well informed is Enter Resume Genius’s latest guide: a beacon for those navigating the treacherous waters of resume preparation.

Resume 312

Resume 2024 Goals Skills 312

Success

JUNE 18, 2021

Some might say it’s a far cry from the world of business, but could the business lessons we adapted for home throughout her childhood apply to her current career choice ? Here’s some of the advice that still rings true for Madison today, and could apply for your life and business as well. Preparation is the key to lower stress.

Learning 325

Learning Goals Skills Mentoring 325

Success

APRIL 1, 2024

Allowing lifestyle creep as your career grows “On social media, everyone seems to be traveling and going out to amazing dinners,” Raimondi says. Even the oft-repeated advice of paying off debt before making other financial moves doesn’t necessarily apply to everyone. This helps avoid the feast or famine cycle.

Social Media 100

Social Media Credit Card Retirement Lifestyle 100

Eat Your Career

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

This is post is part of my Bad Career Advice series in which I expose outdated, clichéd, and counterproductive advice for exactly what it is. For example, if I happened to be the type of person who wanted a lot of social interaction at work, my career in writing (no matter how much I love the activity) would be quite a letdown.

Goals 100

Goals Google Facebook Email 100

Success

AUGUST 9, 2022

To start the process, I did what I usually do when I’m doing something that terrifies me: I reached out to people who were already doing the terrifying thing to ask for their advice. I usually just ask for a word of advice via email, but most of them talked to me on the phone and offered to read my essays and share feedback.

Interviewing 264

Interviewing 2015 AT&T Goals 264

Success

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Suzanne Ogle thinks most people’s career paths look more like a jungle gym. Graham moved to Atlanta, she knew she had the tools and the work ethic to further her career, but she wanted to align herself with the right people. I ask people for advice, but I also ask them what I can do for them.” Network strategically.

UPS 317

UPS Mentoring Networking Interviewing 317

Eat Your Career

JULY 21, 2010

Workbooks Stress Management Workbook Time Management Magic Reinvent Your Career Workbook More Tasty Goodness Career Management Consulting Job Interview Coaching Resume Revision Group Training & Public Speaking Eat My WHAT?! This is perhaps one of the most frequently repeated pieces of bad career advice that exists.

Networking 100

Networking Resume 2010 Stress 100

Success

DECEMBER 21, 2023

A professional experience that changed my life was… When I got a career sponsor. He came at a pivotal intersection in my career and had no other agenda but to see me excel. He provided sound advice, top cover and gave me room to soar. Good food, good music, great conversation going—it’s truly priceless.

Google 290

Google Management 2024 Agenda 290

Success

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

You don’t connect with just anyone, and you want to find the right person to help you reach your goals and get you to the next rung on your career ladder. But, as you grow and gain perspective, you may find that the advice you receive isn’t landing as well anymore. Remember that a mentorship is designed to be temporary.

Mentoring 290

Mentoring UPS Goals Phones 290

Success

MAY 19, 2023

These 10 books for working moms provide encouragement, advice and brutal honesty for the women trying to extract the core pleasures of this dual role without the unattainable ideals. Books with advice for working moms 1. Author Lara Bazelon argues that it’s important for women to allow themselves to put their career first.

Social Media 264

Social Media Stress Learning Management 264

On The Job

AUGUST 9, 2013

Still, despite their follies and fights, there are plenty of lessons to be learned from this fictional workplace that can be applied to our own careers, especially when it comes to collaboration. A bad message is a bad message.

Learning 100

Learning Collaborate Promotion UPS 100

Success

APRIL 28, 2023

Kiersten and Julien Saunders’ story spans nearly 10 years, from meeting at the company where they both worked to breaking up and making up, and beginning a career together in the very field that had ended their relationship in the first place—and that was only the beginning.

2017 264

2017 Social Media Finance Learning 264