Snap Decisions Which Cannot Be Reversed
In recent weeks, the media have reported on a number of incidents involving employees making potential career limiting decisions. Whether it was the flight attendant who jumped out of the plane, the C-suite employee who resigned on social media, or the employee who left his or her resignation on a dry erase board; they all have something in common. When your actions create a public display, for right or wrong, other potential employers may decide your actions are not in line with their company values leaving you with a difficult or impossible time finding a new organization to call home.
Consider the following questions before you make a lasting decision with your career that cannot be easily reversed …continue »
Tags: behavior, career, communication, employees, Entitlement, hiring, perception,
Looking for the Next Opportunity
You look at your current position and other positions in the organization and decide you are ready to make a move, but is the rest of the organization ready? Do you have the skill set to advance into the next position? Do others in the organization believe you would be the right fit? These are age-old questions many tenured employees may ask themselves as they look to expand their skill sets and move to the next level in their career. If you believe you are ready to move, but you are not sure how others in the organization feel, use these questions below to gain an understanding of where you stand. …continue »
Youth Looking for Jobs
With the summertime approaching, youth are out looking for summer time employment. While this is an important aspect of building employment skills for the future, does this younger generation realize and possess the etiquette required to land the job? Do they understand what the generations before them are looking for in future employees? Young employment seekers should consider these important questions when hitting the pavement and looking for work. …continue »
You Received a Promotion, Now What?
Everyone gets excited when they receive a promotion at work. It is a validation of their contributions, a vote of confidence to take on more responsibililty, and an increase in pay. So after the good news is delivered to you, what is next? It depends on the position to which you are being elevated and on the process the organization will go through to get you to your next assignment. In most cases, there will be aspects of the new role with which you are not familiar. Acknowledge with humility that you have an opportunity to learn new skills and consider the following: …continue »
