How to Build Your Personal Brand for Career Growth

“In today’s complex and highly competitive marketplace, it is more important than ever to take the reins of your career.” “Your “brand” is you, it’s your way of telling the world what you stand for, your values, your expertise and why should people care.” “Developing and maintaining your personal brand will allow you to not …

Advance Your Career with a Volunteer Opportunity

“Do you need more project management experience to move forward in your career? Or maybe learning a new software program would help” “Whatever expertise you want to develop, there’s likely an organization or project already in progress that could help you do it.” “Another way to search for the right opportunity takes just the opposite …

Career Growth and Moving on Up: 5 Tips for Networking in a New City

“Sometimes, our lives bring us new and unexpected adventures… like making a big move to a new city.” “Whether you’re moving for a summer internship, your first job, taking a big career leap, or starting over in a new industry, moving to a new city for your career comes with a lot of new to-do …

In Career Growth Body Language Plays a Role

“Body language plays an important role in leadership success.” “Many leaders focus on verbal skills, but they fail to realize there are two conversations going on when they meet another person.” “Reading people successfully means collecting non-verbal information to evaluate thoughts and emotions. It is a skill that requires constant practice and training.” “To assist …

Career Growth – If Software Could Do Your Job – Change May be Next

“This isn’t just an interesting trend for tech or economics nerds to puzzle over; it’s a very real phenomenon that is going to impact your career.” “So ask yourself: could software basically do your job? What about just some of it?” “If significant portions of your job could be handled by software, you need to …

To Grow Your Career Leave the Attitude at the Door

“I frequently tell our interns and young professionals that skills can be taught, but a positive attitude can’t.” “For this reason, it’s so important to bring your best self to work every day.” “Professionals want to work with other nice individuals. It’s difficult to work with negative people.” “It makes the work day more challenging, …