Changing Jobs Switching careers Do you dream about switching to a career that's drastically different from your current job? It's rare for people to make the leap. The costs of switching may seem too high, and the
Changing Jobs How to land a great job When interviewing for your next job, how can you impress your recruiter and increase your chances of securing a job offer? It's important that you emphasize your ambitions and goals (extrinsic motivation). And,
Changing Jobs The traditional concept of a career is a myth The traditional concept of a career is a myth, a belief in the outdated idea of linear progression. When we think about a career, we imagine a path with a final destination. This
Changing Jobs Pressured to prove yourself in a new job? When you start a new job, there's a lot of pressure to prove yourself. Here are some tips on how to best handle: Think positively: You may feel insecure, especially at first, and
Changing Jobs Be careful with quick wins When you step into a leadership position at a new company, there’s pressure to get off to a quick start. Yet the best way to succeed, paradoxically, is to slow things down.
Changing Jobs Communicating your talent In a perfect world, job interviewers would be able to gauge your talents with accuracy, but talents can be notoriously hard to judge, particularly in short-term interactions. So if you are interested in
Changing Jobs If you're not all-in say no Figure out what’s core to your identity, the things you’re truly passionate about, and dive into them head-first. If an opportunity inspires genuine excitement in you, whether it’s at work,
Changing Jobs Goal in a new job Your main goal in a new job or field should not be immediate success or money, but to learn as much as possible. To succeed, achieve mastery by maximizing the time you spend
Feature Stories Why leaving a great job isn't a bad idea I imagine jumping out of an airplane (with a parachute, of course) is an uncomfortable and counterintuitive act for most sane people; it certainly was for me. But just because it's scary and
Changing Jobs Making a latral career move If you can't move upward in your job; don't be wary of making a lateral move to a new role at your current company; it's not failure or just a change for change’