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5 Steps to a Great LinkedIn Photo and Why It’s Critical to Your Success
LinkedIn profiles with a professional headshot are much more likely to get outreach from recruiters than those with no photo. Here are tips on how to get a great looking professional headshot.
Is your workplace toxic? What to do before you leave
Toxic workplaces are common. If it feels like you're ready to have a breakdown or if you're considering leaving, here are a few things you should consider to preserve your sanity and your career.
Career Curb-Appeal: Job Search Lessons from HGTV
Job search can be difficult and competitive. Your chances of landing a job more quickly can be increased greatly if you pay attention to your "career curb appeal." I share job search tips in this article.
Is Career Nostalgia Holding You Back?
Sometimes if you've liked a job, things may change around you gradually and you may subconsciously wait for the good times to come back. This is career nostalgia and it can stand in the way of your career advancement.
Your envy is trying to tell you something
For many people envy is a very uncomfortable emotion to recognize in themselves. However, it can be very valuable in helping you to discover what you really want out of life and work. Pay attention to it and discover more about yourself.
Colette’s Career Story: My Time in the Old Boys’ Club
Colette's career story of surviving divorce, raising five kids, getting a second degree, working as a woman in male-dominated construction industry, facing gender discrimination and ultimately starting her own construction company.
I hate my job and I can’t find the corkscrew!
Sometimes when we are stressed at work, we may resort to less than healthy coping mechanisms. It's important to recognize when you need to take productive action to change your situation and look for a new job or career to manage your health and stress.
Can a lowly tomato really make you productive?
The pomodoro is a time management technique that can help you be more productive in 25-minute sprints. It's great for shiny object people or those who are easily distracted to maintain focus and get things done.
The overachiever’s guide to overcoming self-doubt
Many high-performers will rush to the next challenge without savoring or celebrating their accomplishments without fully recognizing their true contribution to the positive outcome.