As you know, your quest for a job takes more effort than it ever has before. So does holding on to a job! This weekly round up of posts is focused on tips, advice and recommendations on how to be the best employee you can be and how to safeguard your future!
20 Questions Smart Employees Ask Themselves
by Nance Rosen on Dan Schawbel’s Personal Branding Blog
I double-dog-dare you to ask yourself these 20 questions. Heck, if you even ask yourself 10 of them, I am sure you will be better off! The questions fall into these categories (not to scare you off). I hope you will go have a look!
- Job mastery
- Communication with my boss
- Relating to others and gaining visibility
- Cultural sensibility, belief and belonging
- Good judgment and resourcefulness
You Can’t Run From Your Shadow
from Frank Sonnenberg
Personal Reputation Management is so important. We take for granted the good things people say and know about us. Sonnenberg’s post should help you understand how you can better gain control over how you are perceived, because, YES, you control that!
Are You Sabotaging Your Career
from Fast Company
See if you are making any of the 5 mistakes highlighted in this article!
Have you recently started a new job? What will you do to start becoming an invaluable employee?
Hannah Morgan speaks and writes about job search and career strategies. She founded CareerSherpa.net to educate professionals on how to maneuver through today’s job search process. Hannah was nominated as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Job Search and Careers and is a regular contributor to US News & World Report. She has been quoted by media outlets, including Forbes, USA Today, Money Magazine, Huffington Post, as well as many other publications. She is also author of The Infographic Resume and co-author of Social Networking for Business Success.
