Tweet Networking effectively is important to succeed in any line of business, yet many people fear putting themselves into uncharted waters and meeting unfamiliar faces. Think back to the last networking event you attended, perhaps it was a conference or new product launch party. Did you look new faces in the eyes as you spoke…
Category: Soft Skills
Three Fears to Overcome When Job Searching
Tweet A longer-than anticipated job search can crush self-confidence and fertilize fears of rejection. When your livelihood is at stake and landing a new job is a priority, here are three fears to overcome—and how to do it. 1. Enlisting the support of others. Research shows that most people are too reluctant to ask for help…
Four Career Lessons Better Learned Now Instead of Later
Tweet According to Cassell’s Dictionary of Slang, the expression ‘KEEP ON KEEPING ON,’ dates back to the 1910s. This adage is often used today, but is it really a sustainable strategy? Here are four career lessons you’ll be grateful to learn sooner rather than later. Regret robs your ability to enjoy the gift of the…
Find Your State of Happiness Regardless of Where You Live
Tweet Last month WalletHub revealed its 2018 list of the Happiest States in America. The researchers examined all 50 states across 28 key metrics including, but not limited to, depression rate, sports participation rate and income growth. If you reside in Hawaii, Utah, Minnesota, North Dakota, or California, congratulations—you in live in one of the nation’s happiest…