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Your Success Starts Here
Posted on May 2nd, 2013 No commentsDo you work with adults thinking about going back to college? Or know someone who’s looking for additional training so they can move into a better career? Deciding on the right education and career path can be difficult for anyone. A new website – called MN Career Pathways – is here to help!
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How to Build Stronger Relationships
Posted on February 4th, 2013 No commentsEmotional intelligence is the ability to understand emotions – in yourself and others – and to use this information to manage your behavior and relationships. Most of what makes us successful at work and in our relationships is emotional intelligence, not our IQ. On the job, emotional intelligence becomes a powerful tool when working in teams, managing interpersonal issues, adapting to change and eliciting trust.
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Work as a Way of Being
Posted on January 3rd, 2013 2 commentsMost of us define ourselves by what we do for a living. The Vietnamese monk, Thich Nhat Hanh, says that that the way you support yourself can be an expression of your deepest self and promote compassion for others. This concept is called right livelihood. The search for meaningful work is important; how do we find a vocation that reflects our personal values, beliefs, and vision for how we see ourselves and others in this world?
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Discover Your Workplace Values
Posted on December 20th, 2012 No commentsOne of the best additions I made to my workspace this year is a list of my 10 guiding values. I have them posted on my cubicle wall, next to my computer. I read through them every day. They are a reminder, about what is important in my life and how I want to work. When the day comes that I no longer have an opportunity to grow, a sense of service, or passion for what I do (my top three values) then I’ll know that I’m no longer happy at my job.
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Set Your References Up for Success – Part 2
Posted on August 17th, 2012 5 commentsI once served as a reference for a woman I had worked with closely at my job. I cannot possibly say enough good things about her! She was at the top of her field! Serving as a reference, I failed her miserably. Or did she fail me? I had no idea she planned to use me as a reference. And I did not know she was applying for a job to manage people. As I had never seen her managing subordinates, I couldn’t speak to that skill. No wonder she didn’t get the job. She was a perfect fit, but that wasn’t apparent from the reference I gave!
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Are Your References Failing You? Or Are You Failing Your References? – Part 1
Posted on August 15th, 2012 No commentsGood references are essential to landing a new job, yet according to author Martin Yate, few candidates realize that a primary reason they don’t get a job offer is because their references failed them. Ask yourself: are your references failing you, or are you failing your references? Your journey as a job seeker can be riddled with obstacles, detours and surprises. References are the only part of the journey over which you have a good deal of control. Get your references in order now. Don’t wait until your next interview!
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