While more high school graduates from all segments of the population are going to college, one in five will drop out before their second year, and that rate is higher among students whose families traditionally have not attended college, a group higher education needs to attract and keep, according to a detailed account from The Hechinger Report. READ MORE AT EDUCATION DRIVE
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Three in five employees have experienced mental health issues in the past year because of work, according to a YouGov survey commissioned by charity Business in the Community. So what steps can be taken to improve wellbeing in the workplace?
Identify your triggers
Working out what triggers stress or poor mental health can help you anticipate problems and think of ways to solve them, says mental health charity Mind. READ MORE AT THE GUARDIAN
Going into business for yourself is exciting. Not having a boss, controlling your own schedule and taking control of your life is what most people want. Making the transition from corporate worker to the business owner is romantic until the first day you are sitting in your empty house with no one to call, no sales leads and in some cases you may not even have a website. The reality is that, while you have a great idea, you may not know exactly what you should be doing with your business to develop it into a sustainable business.
Over the years, I have had many coaches and I continue to learn from them. They can help you as well, ranging from support to make certain business decisions to help you gain certain partnerships. A coach can help guide you through your entrepreneur journey.
HERE ARE FIVE OTHER REASONS WHY YOU NEED SOMEONE LIKE A COACH:
- Coaches provide information and knowledge.
When I was starting out, I suffered from sensory overload. I knew how to make a business plan, create a budget, handle daily operations and make strategic decisions. I even knew how to run a marketing campaign. Most of this information is readily available over the internet. What I didn't learn from the countless hours of YouTube and blog sites was where to start. A coach, showed me how to organize and prioritize the workload so I could actually get something accomplished.
“Don’t judge a man by his intentions, only by his actions.” - Chinese Proverb
- Coaches can see where we need to improve where we often cannot.
Coaches can bruise your ego. After all, it takes a high level of self esteem to become an entrepreneur. A good coach can tear you down and lift you up. Having a good coach will put you ahead of your competitors and without a good coach, you will spend your wheels working inefficiently.
The constructive criticism from my coach helped me to see things in myself that I could not recognize. I appreciated that insight. I wanted to know exactly where I was lacking so I could improve those areas.
- Coaches find ways to stimulate personal and professional growth.
When I work with clients, I often pose questions to think about, but ensure they come back with answers. We work together to set various goals, but I don’t micromanage or "mother" the client. Success or failure is completely up to the client. We have touch points to discuss the project and what they learned. I would provide my observations and finally conclude with an action plan. I also spend time to focus on character and values because these are the true drivers that determine how fast one will succeed in their business.
- Coaches offer encouragement and help keep us going.
"A coach is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself." - Tony Robbins. They are there no matter what and offers moral support sprinkled heavily with cheerleading. There were times that, if there wasn't a coach there I would have given up myself. Business is emotionally draining, it’s lonely and it's hard to know who to trust. However, the coaches I’ve had in life wouldn't let me stop, but provided the encouragement and guidance that gave me hope and confidence that I could do whatever was asked of me.
- Coaches are disciplinarians that create necessary boundaries that we cannot set for ourselves.
The life of an entrepreneur can be challenging when it comes to self-motivation and self-discipline. A good coach will take on the role of parent to teach good work habits and provide boundaries to work within. This will hopefully solidify your work ethic, sharpened my focus, and clarified my priorities in a way that I could not do on my own.
Having a coach is not a sign of weakness. In fact, it’s one of the smartest decisions you can make in your entrepreneurial career. I feel fortunate enough to have had this experience and am now in a position to return the favor to others that are just starting out. If you are interested in a coach, please contact me at michael.drayton@21kgroup.com.
Although the idea of networking has been around for a long time, the basic idea is as valid today as ever before. Whether you connect with people in person, over the phone or via cyberspace, you need to engage with leads, prospects and customers to stay fresh in their minds. READ MORE AT FORBES
When job hunting, you would typically apply for positions that are a step beyond the role you’re currently in, with more responsibilities, more complex tasks, or more leadership potential. In the interview, you would present yourself with as much experience as possible, showing the hiring manager that you are ready for this expanded role.
But sometimes, you find you have significantly more experience than the position requests. What do you do then? Chemical & Engineering News
Work-life balance is like a unicorn: no one knows whether it really exists, but vague hope persists. Balance is particularly difficult for entrepreneurs because we wear so many hats. More often than not, work-life balance is like a seesaw, with life on one end and work at the other. One side is always either up or down, and time spent in the middle is fleeting. The seesaw will never be completely balanced, but there are ways to maximize the time spent in the middle. These seven tips will give you a start. READ MORE AT FSTOPPERS
If you’re unfulfilled at work, you’re not alone—nearly half of all employed adults daydream about leaving their job on a monthly basis, according to a Harris Poll commissioned by my company, Hired. And what’s more daunting than staying at the wrong job? Finding the right one. READ MORE AT FORTUNE
Millennials get a bad reputation for wanting to have a fulfilling career. How dare we want to do something that makes us happy? I get it. This conversation often doesn’t take into account the privilege of focusing on what you want to do vs. what you need to do to pay the bills. But no one can argue that having a career that you are passionate about doesn't make a difference between an unbearably long day and a feeling of accomplishment in your life. READ MORE AT FORBES
When you look at studies that list the jobs that earn the most money, you often see the same professions jockeying for position in the rankings. Though many require different skill sets, they all tend to demand high levels of study, experience and inflexible qualifications.
That’s what’s shown in the latest wages report from LinkedIn, a massive professional networking and job search platform. According to its State of the Salary Report, which published August 30, the most lucrative jobs are those in business leadership and in the healthcare industry. READ MORE AT FORBES
Networking is all about people, building relationships, sharing relationships and being able to get more done in a shorter amount of time with people you trust.
Everyone wants to learn how to build more relationships and expand their network. But what about the things you can do to ruin a relationship and its chances of being fruitful without even knowing it?
Here are three ways to lose your network's trust:
1. Gossip about your network.
When I hear someone talking trash about someone in my network, I wonder what they say when I am not around. READ MORE AT BIZJOURNALS
When the sun is shining and many of your colleagues are away from the office, it might be tempting to tune out a bit from your job and start daydreaming about your when it’ll be your turn to turn on that OOO email message and turn off your phone. That would be a mistake, however.
In fact, summer is the best time to hatch plans to make your next career move. While it might not be the most obvious or desirable time to apply to jobs per se (i.e. nobody wants to have to decline a second round interview because they already made holiday plans), it’s a great time to plan your career moves and job search for four reasons... READ MORE AT FORBES
No matter what level job an employee works in, there often comes a time when he or she wants to seek out a new challenge, or expand on their area of expertise, and begins considering new employment opportunities.
"I firmly believe there is never a bad time to explore new job opportunities," said Cheryl Hyatt, CEO and partner of Hyatt-Fennell Executive Search. "I think that people need to continually keep an eye out for what's happening out there on the job market in their particular field." READ MORE AT THE BUSINESS JOURNALS
Net Generation. Centennials. The iGeneration. Whatever label you choose, Generation Z is here, and its oldest members are beginning to enter the workforce.
Born after 1995, this generation has never known a world without the internet, and most can’t recall a time before smartphones. The oldest members of this new generation have been shaped by events like 9/11 and the Great Recession, and now they’re beginning to look for work. READ MORE AT THE BUSINESS JOURNALS
One of the most important things about acing an interview aside from authenticity? Transparency.
So, if there's a gap in your resume, rest assured it will come up during an interview. Assume recruiters will spot it on your resume and inquire about why there's a gap or what you were doing with your time.
There are several ways to address it in a thoughtful, straightforward manner depending on the actual reason. READ MORE AT U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
As social movements across the country continue to shape global conversations around equity, the spotlight and opportunity have been thrust onto the business sector to reflect the values society cares about most.
For the first time ever, this generation of the U.S. workforce is demanding a more genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, one that represents the spectrum of our population and the various social movements happening in and across the communities they serve. READ MORE AT TRIPLE PUNDIT
1. Get Rid Of Fear
Unfortunately, a lot of people over 40 live in fear of not being ‘in the league’ anymore. Look at the strengths you bring to the table, suggests SJ Raj, senior vice president, HRD, Newgen Software. “What you forget is that you have maturity and level-headedness on your side, apart from your qualifications and the experience. Know and believe that you have what it takes to succeed in a new job,” he says. READ MORE AT THE ECONOMIC TIMES
If you're thinking about applying for a new job, there's no time like the present. According to Career Sidekick, spring months are some of the best to make a career move.
That's because employers are eager to lock in new hires before Memorial Day. After Memorial Day, summer vacations often make it difficult to efficiently move through the hiring process. READ MORE AT CNBC
Are you stuck in a rut at work? Bored? Feel like you’re on a career train to nowhere? Need a change?
If you answered yes to any of the above, you’re not unlike many professionals I come across in my work. People get busy with the routine of their jobs and sometimes wake up years later and wonder what happened to the time, realizing they’ve been going through the motions without enjoying what they’ve been doing. READ MORE AT CIO
As summer begins to wind down, hiring begins to pick up.
Job seekers who didn’t see much success over the summer months should see more opportunities opening up as companies refocus and rush to fill positions before the end of the year, according to Ziprecruiter.com.
The surge in employment opportunities during the fall months means competition among job seekers intensifies, especially in a tight labor market like Denver.
To increase your chances of landing that perfect job, experts recommend targeting your search. READ MORE AT ABC7DENVER
Maybe you’re starting to feel like it’s time to consider making a change and pursuing opportunities elsewhere. You’re probably not alone.
In a shaky, uncertain economy, it may also be a good time to remember that the grass often seems greener on the other side. So how do you know when it’s time to go?
Ask yourself the following three questions:
What is causing you to question your current job?
Take some time to sit and think about the true impetus behind this desire to find a new place to work. READ MORE AT FORTUNE