It’s rarely an easy decision to resign from a current job, particularly if you are in good standing with your employer and co-workers. Even when professional relationships are not as strong as they should be, resigning graciously will serve you better in the long term. There are plenty of conflicting perspectives on how to quit…
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How to Not Look Desperate During Your Job Search
Unemployment is a very stressful state of being, no one can argue against that. But letting your job search fall into desperation will not only impact the quality of the jobs you interview for and are offered, but will also negatively impact how employers view you as a potential candidate. This article will provide advice…
Best Practices for How to Get a Promotion
Do you have your sights set firmly on your future? If you’re a highly motivated employee, you are driven to succeed, and this means advancing to higher positions within your field. Simply marching into your boss’ office and asking for a promotion is a bold step, but you can take a few mini-steps to help…
Build Trust
Trust is essential when building a healthy and productive work environment. Whether you’re leading an entire department or work hand-in-hand with a just a few coworkers, it’s important to build trusting relationships. Here are several tips to help build trust with both your coworkers and your superiors: Be honest and share information completely. Be straightforward and…
How to Give Employees Constructive Feedback
As managers, we intuitively know that giving and getting honest feedback is essential to grow and develop, and to build successful organizations. So why is it that many of us put off giving feedback to our employees? Maybe it’s because there are so many ways to mess it up. Here are some common feedback mistakes:…
How to Follow Up After an Interview … Without Being Annoying
It may have been a day, a week, or a month since your interview with a prospective employer. Things went well, you think. You are expecting something positive to come from the time you spent preparing and the way you presented yourself in the interview. The tension is likely killing you, and you can’t wait…