Tag: job and career tips
If you’re reading this, you’re probably a woman who doubts herself at work. Women are more likely to be paralyzed by self-doubt on the job, self-criticism even when colleagues praise them, and fear that they’re not good enough at work. Here’s what Lisa Bloom writes in Think: Straight Talk for Women to Stay Smart in [...]
Work distractions come from all directions – and what is your biggest source of distraction? You. Here are three tips for staying focused on what matters most at work. These tips are from Peter Bergman’s 18 Minutes: Find Your Focus, Master Distraction, and Get the Right Things Done (my newest all-time favorite life and business book). [...]
Toxic coworkers come in all shapes, sizes, and ages. If you know the type of toxicity you’re dealing with, you’ll be better able to cope with difficult people at work. Spending time with toxic people, such as bullies or narcissists, can lead to emotional numbness, low energy levels, feelings of low self-worth, and even physical [...]
If you’re an extrovert who is energized by attention and excitement, why not find a way to get paid to party? These jobs for people who love to party range from teacher to clown. If you’re an introvert who would rather be alone or with one or two other people (like me), then it’s probably wise [...]
It’s vital to stay positive when you’re looking for a job because it increases your chances of getting hired. Who wants to hire a negative, depressed, miserable employee who can’t bounce back from a setback? Here’s what Miranda says: “Yesterday I was laid off from my job as a personal assistant at a law firm [...]
Making a career change when you’re 40 or over is both exciting and terrifying; the secret to successfully choosing a new career is to get comfortable with the idea of taking risks in life. And, you need to follow through at every step of the way. “Those who are blessed with the most talent don’t [...]
Feeling helpless, frustrated, and discouraged because you haven’t worked for months? These tips on what to do when nobody will hire you are inspired by a reader’s comment… “I have been unemployed for two years and I have been on over 187 interviews both face to face and telephone,” says S. on Laid Off From [...]
If you like to work alone – like most introverts – then you need to find a job that suits your personality. Below is a list of the best careers for introverts. But first, here’s a confession and question from a reader: “I am an introvert, and I feel tense if I am suddenly asked [...]
These tips on finding the best job for quiet people – introverted personality types – include a personality test to help you figure out if you’re introverted. Here you’ll find a link to a personality test for introversion, a brief description of introverted personality traits, and four ways to find a career that matches your low-key [...]
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