There are many awesome things in life. However, an aspect that I think is often overlooked is the awesomeness of finding a great job. I’m not talking about a job that you initially think is great, but a few months later you find yourself doing the “lunchtime to quitting time” countdown. Even worse is if you have [...]
“Why go into something to test the waters? Go into it to make waves.” –Anonymous Despite the availability of assessment testing to figure out what type of career opportunities one should pursue, many people manage the selection of their career haphazardly. By not initially focusing on our energy on aligning our deepest passions and interests [...]
“Don’t mind criticism. If it is untrue, disregard it; if unfair, keep from irritation; if it is ignorant, smile; if it is justified it is not criticism, learn from it.” -Anonymous At this point in your summer internship or early-career job opportunity, you have received some formal/informal feedback about your performance to objectives. When receiving [...]
“Successful people turn everyone who can help them into sometime mentors!” –John Crosby Turning to a mentor for help or advice can be one of the best career decisions an entry-level employee can make. If you don’t already have a mentor, start by identifying a group of people whom you admire in the workplace. Your [...]
“It’s not what you know, but who you know that makes the difference.” — Anonymous As a new intern or entry-level hire, one often becomes laser focused on achieving their objectives that they forget to develop the powerful relationships that will truly advance their careers. While objectives are important, you must do more than achieve [...]