Whether you’re a new graduate or career changer, starting a career takes a lot of motivation and energy. If you’re confident and know what you want, taking that first step is easy. But if you don't know where to begin or if you dread making that initial move, starting out—or starting over—is much more difficult. These tips will help get you going...
Nine Tips for Starting Out or Starting Over PDF

Here are 10 activities to stimulate your brain using your existing career knowledge and skills in ways different from your typical daily work. Consider undertaking any of these options on a part-time basis first, as a career-enhancement project. Then, if your selections inspire you, consider taking them on full-time...
Overcome Career Boredom PDF

There are dozens of personal traits that can affect leadership and some, namely integrity and character, that are absolute. But in my years of experience, I have observed that the ways leaders develop and deploy the eight know-hows are especially influenced by a handful of them: ambition, drive and tenacity, self-confidence, psychological openness, realism and an insatiable appetite for learning...
Six Personality Traits of a Leader PDF

Everyone wants as much money as an employer is willing to shell out. Yet when it comes to job interviewing, salary questions make most people squirm. One reason is that such questions pressure you to tip your hand during the negotiating game. Winning the salary you want requires some evasive action on your part. Choose your words carefully, and don’t be afraid to redirect a pointed question. These tips will help you stay in control of your compensation...
Salary Negotiations PDF

To bolster your chances for a good review and lay the foundation for a potential raise or advancement, solid preparation is critical. Here are some tips...
Prep for Your Performance Appraisal PDF