Leveling Up

Big data is changing everything. From how we do our jobs to who we date, the numbers are now dictating what to do – and we’re better for it. In business, organizations are using big data to do everything from identify customer pain points to predict when employees will quit their jobs. But does big … Read More

Go into your next performance evaluation prepared to wow.  Performance evaluations can be a nerve-racking experience, especially if you’re unsure how you fared over the past year. However, when done right, your review can be a valuable tool for receiving constructive feedback and taking your career to the next level. As a career-driven professional, it’s … Read More

Position yourself for a promotion by following these four simple strategies. Unfortunately, as the days get shorter and holiday madness sets in, it’s easy to let your bright-eyed and bushy-tailed attitude toward work fade away. But there’s one sure-fire way to keep yourself on-track and focused on your career during the holidays: Start planning for a promotion in the New Year. Dress the part You … Read More

The right mentor can take your career to new heights. Here’s how to find the right one for you. The right mentor can be a powerful tool in your career arsenal, whether you’re new to the working world or already well-established in your industry. In fact, Sheila Wellington, former president of Catalyst Foundation and author … Read More

Why you need to make networking a priority – even when you’re employed. Networking isn’t just for job seekers. In fact, the most successful professionals are often superb networkers. With that said, it can be difficult to make networking a priority when you’re happily employed and other, more pressing activities are competing for calendar space. … Read More

Keep your career on the right track with this mid-year evaluation.  If you don’t want to become obsolete in your career, then it’s imperative to seek out new professional development opportunities. This could be as simple as registering for your industry’s annual conference, watching a relevant webinar, or optimizing your summer reading with a book … Read More

Stay competitive in the workplace with this top advice. Never stop learning The quickest way to lose your edge is to be stagnant in your career. Don’t let yourself become so comfortable that you stop challenging yourself. Seek out new professional-development opportunities at relevant industry events, your local college and online. There are a number … Read More

Leadership skills and practical tips all 20-somethings should know to succeed in the workplace. By Danny Rubin, NewsToLiveBy Kirk McDonald wrote a popular op-ed in The Wall Street Journal called ” Sorry, College Grads, I Probably Won’t Hire You.” McDonald, the president of a tech company in Manhattan, believes most young adults don’t have the … Read More

Create a career “I WILL” list so your dreams will never die. Fact: I am a huge fan of the television series NCIS. In a recent episode, one of the characters unearthed an “I WILL” list she wrote when she was a young child. It contained the kinds of dreams you’d expect a young girl … Read More