"It leads to what the author calls “assertive play” – not brick-on-skull assertive, but self-confident engagement, where people know they have things to contribute, and stake their claim."- Jonathan Hancock
There's a lot of advice on giving praise, but how can we accept it gracefully? Mind Tools' Assistant Content Editor, Alice Gledhill, explores why accepting praise can be so difficult.
For a long-lasting, fulfilling experience at work, it pays to think carefully before applying for a job.
"I'd overcommitted myself – only to find I couldn’t possibly deliver on everything I’d promised. I had no choice but to communicate the issue in the best way I could."
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This is the third of a three-part series called Your Career. Recap on Part One (Resume Prep & Job Search), here; and Part…
In Part Two of our Career Journey series, our coaches share their top tips to help you prepare for an interview.
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Bruna Martinuzzi reflects on how a car accident changed her life. But huge lie changes are not anomalies – in fact, we all go through a "life transition" almost once a year.
Getting a job sounds simple enough, right? But with more people in the workforce than ever before, it's vital that you stand out at each and every stage of the hiring process.
My obvious first step was to figure out exactly what I want to do. But, during my studies, I realized just how rare it is to have a concrete idea of what you want out of your career at this stage in life.