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Career Stages: Which One Are You In?
Careers are like life, they don’t stand still. They progress from one stage to another. Here are career stages that you are going through, have been through, or hope to go through. Pay attention to the potential roadblocks – they can make or break your career advancement. Stage I – Apprenticeship: Learning the Ropes You are […]
Meetings: Don’t Just Show Up! Stand Out, Shine, Advance Your Career!
Meetings, most of us roll our eyes and can’t wait to get back to our office where the real work gets done. However, meetings, whether they’re regularly scheduled routines in your company or now-and-then get-togethers, can be a place for you to gain positive visibility and to showcase your capabilities. Here are three strategies that will […]
Learn, Grow, Lead: Stand Out In the Crowd
Is Experience the Best Teacher? Yes, says The Center for Creative Leadership. Their research found that a variety of challenging assignments contribute greatly to the building and seasoning of new and emerging leaders. However, not all challenges are equal. The ones that will enhance leadership skills are those that: Require working with new people or high […]
Influencing Up: How to Get Them to Say Yes
In my new job, I have to make a presentation to upper management. In the past I’ve gotten tongue tied and failed to get support for a project. How can I get them to take my ideas seriously?” Take a step back for a moment. When someone doesn’t understand your ideas immediately, don’t label him […]
What Shapes Careers?
What influences career success the most? A McKinsey Global Survey asked executives about decisions or events that led to a significant long-term positive change in their work life. One of the most interesting findings was that both men and women said the single most pivotal event in their careers occurred when they were around the age […]
Watch Out For These Seven Career Mistakes
Many ambitious professionals are so involved in projects and fire fighting that they forget about managing their careers. Don’t let these seven career mistakes derail your career. 1. Burning bridges along the way. Each profession may seem big – but, as you move up in your career, you come to realize how ‘small’ each really is. Something you […]
Changing Jobs: Don’t Have Buyer’s Remorse
I left my present job, which was stable but had limited opportunities, and went to a larger company that is so different. I think I’ve made a mistake. This was a frantic call I received from a project manager who’s dealing with buyer’s remorse. It seemed like the best job ever. The money was good and the […]
Lateral Moves: Will They Advance Your Career?
There are times when a lateral move can be as important to your career as a promotion. Is this one of them? Here’s a reader’s situation. “I have a boss who is sitting out time till his retirement. I can’t move up until he goes. Another manager has given me some hints that I could […]
Career Plateau: Feeling Boxed In?
“I’ve been in this position for four years. My boss drops hints about where I might go from here, but nothing comes of it. I feel stuck. ” When you have been in a position for a while you may feel like you have reached a plateau. But I think that plateaus are not necessarily bad. They […]