While most people already realise that there is a correlation between better career opportunities and a higher level of education, how much of an advantage does completing a master’s degree offer compared to completing an undergraduate qualification? And will completing a master’s degree help to improve your employment prospects? The … Click to continue reading
Your boss has a favorite and it’s not you. It’s disconcerting to work hard and get great results but never get recognition from your boss. After all, your boss is the gatekeeper to a promotion. You want the acknowledgment that you’re on track and doing a good job. But no … Click to continue reading
The following is guest piece by Dan Schawbel. When I used to work in a Fortune 200 company, I always wondered what it took to get ahead at work. No one ever spelled it out and there were no set expectations for becoming a manager at the company. You had … Click to continue reading
The following is a guest post by Darcy Eikenberg. “We’ve cut back on our training—nothing I can do about that.” “Our conference budgets have been cut, so it’ll be hard for me to stay current.” “My manager doesn’t know any more than I do—how am I going to grow?” Heard … Click to continue reading
Regardless of whether the economy is going well or not, one thing that’s remained consistent in the workplace over the last few decades is the reality that each of us is responsible for managing our careers and with it, the opportunities we obtain for professional growth and development. But how … Click to continue reading
Whether you’re a fan of the NBA or not, it’s hard not to take notice of the story of Jeremy Lin, a basketball player who in two weeks went from being the back-up for the back-up players, to a celebrated point guard for the New York Knicks. In most business … Click to continue reading
The following is a guest post by Joel A. Garfinkle. Being a good leader — or even a great leader — is just not enough if you want to keep moving up in your career. You must be so remarkable that no one can help but notice you. You must … Click to continue reading
Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported the results of an interesting survey that should encourage some reflection and review by both university graduates and businesses, and hopefully the various educational institutions as well. From April to June of this year, over 10 000 currently employed university graduates (graduated university … Click to continue reading