Networking is an important facet of professional life which helps you rise above the professional mediocrity. Small talk with strangers wouldn't only make you more acceptable in your professional circle but also increase your chances of growth.
Here are 5 quick tips on how you can network effectively. READ MORE AT ECONOMIC TIMES
Sure, parties are for fun, but they are also great for networking. So why not do both? Check out these party pointers.
It’s too true. While parties are events where people are meant to have fun, they are also primo networking territory. In fact, the winter holiday season, with its open houses, cookie exchanges, ugly sweater contests and company parties, is perhaps the most wonderful networking time of the year.
This does not mean you need to coldly calculate the potential business advantage of every social event. You should partake of and enjoy any and all festivities that come your way this month. ’Tis the season. READ MORE AT THE SEATTLE TIMES
Changing demographics will create potential opportunities for Latino workers in the future - but only if Latinos can boost their educational attainment and surmount barriers to career readiness. That's the takeaway from a new report on the Latino "skills gap" by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI).
The report highlights two clear trends for the second half of the 21st century. Members of the baby-boom generation will be entering retirement in record numbers, creating a void in the American workforce. Simultaneously the 80 million young people known as millennials will be entering the workplace - and that's where Latinos factor in. READ MORE AT NBCNEWS
The workers’ comp industry is in for big changes as older workers continue to stay on the job longer and more Latinos are employed in the workplace. These changes to the U.S. workforce present employers with challenges to safety and retention, according to Rich Ives, Travelers vice president of workers’ compensation claims.
According to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2017 career outlook report, older employees (ages 65 and up) are staying on the job longer and, as a labor group, are expected to grow the fastest of any other age group through 2024. READ MORE AT CLAIMS JOURNAL
Ideally, a job search is something you start on your own terms. You feel ready for a fresh challenge, or a career change or to move from one company to another.
But the harsh reality is that you won’t always start looking because you want to.
Downsizing, layoffs—and, yes, even getting fired—can happen unexpectedly. With all of these, you may have an inkling of what’s to come, but it can still be pretty shocking. READ MORE AT FORBES
We were told, if we focus on good grades, life will be great. But the ones who got good jobs and life partners were not necessarily school or college toppers. They said, clear this entrance exam and you will be successful, but others became millionaires. We continue to receive terrible advice throughout life. Well-meaning colleagues share bad tips drawn from limited personal perspectives and experiences. Read on for the 10 pieces of bad advice you should ignore..
1. Bad advice: Put your head down and work hard. Rewards will follow. READ MORE AT ECONOMIC TIMES
We all know networking is one of the essential ways to getting almost anywhere in life. Networking just involves talking to people (the right people) and getting your name out there. Ideally, getting people talking about you.
There are typically two types of people out there: the introverts and the extroverts. Introverts, being more self-secluded and more of observers, usually have a harder time putting themselves out there; not to say that they do not have a social life, but their social circle may be just a bit smaller than most.
Extroverts, on the other hand, are more outspoken and more willing to put themselves in the line of fire if need be. Networking tips are used differently for both parties seeing as they both have different aspects as to how they operate and present themselves. READ MORE AT ULOOP
When was the last time you were in a full-on job search? Two? Five? Fifteen years ago?
While the saying is true that you never forget how to ride a bike, unfortunately, the same cannot be said about the job search. Unlike riding a bike, which hasn't changed much in the last 150 years, the job search process has changed drastically.
So, if it's been a while since your last career transition, now is a perfect time to catch up with the latest:
Social media has taken center stage, yet applying online has one of the lowest return on investments as compared to strategies like networking. READ MORE AT FORBES
Is your job search off to a slow start or getting stuck? Here are some quick time-saving job search tips that will help your hunt for a new job go smoothly.
Be Prepared
Have a voice mail system in place and sign-up for a professional sounding email address. Consider getting a separate email account to use for your job search, so you can stay organized. Put your cell phone number on your resume so you can follow up in a timely manner. READ MORE AT THE BALANCE
December is a busy month. You’re trying to tie up loose ends as the year winds down, scrambling to find gifts for family and friends, attending a variety of holiday events, and gearing up for the start of another year. It can be easy to think that, just as you’re super busy, employers are too. Hitting pause on your job search can seem logical; you’ll get started again after January 1.
However, keeping your job search moving forward during the holidays can actually pay off. The end of the year can actually be a great time to land a new job because employers are trying to fill any lingering job openings and start off the new year with a full team. READ MORE AT BUSINESS2COMMUNITY
As we finish off one year and prepare to start the next, it’s a good time to think about how we want 2017 to be better, which for purposes of this column means a better career. Here are 10 ideas for new year’s resolutions to adopt for a stronger career in 2017:
1. I will stay in touch.
You can start the networking habit with a holiday mailing. You can continue by reaching out in the new year to ask about people’s holidays. READ MORE AT FORBES
Whether you hit a career slump this year or, worse yet, got demoted, there's no reason to think you can't quickly turn things around. With a new year right around the corner, now's the perfect time to map out a strategy for revitalizing your career. Here are six solutions that'll help you get back on track.
1. Take initiative
If your career hasn't been progressing the way you would've liked, perhaps it's because you've allowed yourself to grow complacent in your role and responsibilities. READ MORE AT MADISON.COM
Landing the perfect new job is always challenging, so it’s not surprising that candidates scour the internet for hints and tips. But we no longer need to be told to proof read CVs and write a cover letter for every application; we’ve heard that advice hundreds of times before. Implementing some lesser-known tactics into your job search, however, can help you gain an advantage over the competition. The following job hunting tips aren’t so well publicised and could help you secure an attractive job offer.
It’s a numbers gameIn today’s jobs market, employers have plenty of candidates to choose from and they often receive hundreds of applications per vacancy. So the odds of applying for just one job and securing it are slim to none. READ MORE AT THE GUARDIAN
Hispanic Heritage Month, which is generally observed from September 15th-October 15th, is a time to celebrate the contributions and unique heritage of Hispanics and Latinos — except, according to many Latinos, in the workplace.
According to a new study published by the Center for Talent Innovation, Latinos at Work: Unleashing the Power of Culture, most Latinos in the U.S. do not feel that they can bring their whole selves to the office. We found the vast majority of Latinos (76%) repress parts of their personas at work. READ MORE AT HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW.
No one ever opened their computer and said, “Yes! I’m so pumped to write a cover letter today!” Those one-page summaries of all of your best qualities and why your dream job should hire you are hella intimidating. But, unfortunately, despite the many, many changes in the way we work that have rolled out in recent years, it looks like the cover letter is here to stay. And since it’s often the first thing that your potential future employer learns about you, it’s pretty important to get it right. READ MORE AT BUSTLE
Jenny was a 24-year-old Air Force pilot who used to work in the accounting section of an interior design organization. One day, she realized another team was going through some difficult times. She kindly offered to help.
Surprisingly, she received this response in an email from her boss: “Number crunchers lack leadership skills.” Seriously?
Jenny, a determined Latina if there ever was one, decided to write to her boss’ boss (let's call him John) explaining how she could help her colleagues. READ MORE AT FORBES
Every career person should have a goal that drives them. If your goal is to hit the summit of your career, here are some tips that can propel you to your desired height.
Do what you love
The usual counsel is that you love what you do. But that is getting out of fashion. These days, you have to do what you love. If you love what you do, that is forced love and it never lasts. What lasts the distance is you doing what you love. Such love is innate and has the backing of inner energy.
If you see what you do as a hobby, you will never get tired of it. READ MORE AT NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
Is your career not going the way you’d expected? Maybe you were hoping for a promotion, but didn’t receive it. Or maybe you’ve been going on interviews to land that higher-level dream job, but it’s just not happening.
Instead of getting frustrated, now is the time to get analytical and strategic. READ MORE AT FORBES
If a new career is on your list of new year’s resolutions, then a key first step is knowing exactly what career that is: what industry, what role, what type of company. Employers hire people who are decisive about what they want. Even for entry-level roles, an employer expects candidates to demonstrate a genuine interest in the field. But what if you’re interested in many things?
What if you have a passion and you’re not sure how to turn it into a career? What if you’re so burned out by your former career that you aren’t excited about anything? Here are five ways to identify new possibilities. READ MORE AT TIME
