When was the last time you stepped out of your cube and thought about preparing your career for the future? There’s a lot happening outside your organization and I recommend you future-proof your career! You don’t want to get left behind!
Trends in how employees are using social media at work, learning the art and science of storytelling and how to prepare for an interview will help keep you up to date! And while you’re at it, check out the infographic showing job titles that didn’t exist five years ago. What does that tell you?
I love finding and sharing interesting and helpful articles to share with people who are serious about managing their careers. If you follow me on Twitter, you’ll see what I mean!
SOCIAL MEDIA
5 Benefits of Social Networks at Work
by Jessica Miller-Merrell | Workology
The next time your boss, HR or VP tells you that social media is a waste of time, show them this article!
[Social media] provide a way for employees to interact and develop as well as give leadership insight into who their employees are and what makes them tick.
INTERVIEWING
Great Interview Delivery: Six Steps From the Classroom to Your Career
by Lea McLeod | YouTern
Are you really prepared for an interview? You shouldn’t wing it nor assume you are prepared. Follow these six steps and I guarantee you’ll improve!
CAREER
A Storytelling Guide for Those Who Stink at Storytelling
by Jessica Stillman | Inc.
You may not have a knack for storytelling YET…but if you follow this 5-step structure to storytelling, you can begin building your storytelling abilities. You see, people remember stories. It stirs emotions and helps them connect with you.
99 Simple Ways to Gain the Respect of Others
by Lolly Daskal | Inc.
Who doesn’t want to be respected?! There are little things you can start doing today that will improve how people see you!
JOB SEARCH
10 Job Titles That Barely Existed 5 Years Ago [INFOGRAPHIC]
by LinkedIn
Infographic by LinkedIn
MENTIONS
Many thanks to Jason Alba of JibberJobber for featuring my 6 Step Process in several articles!
What A Job Search Strategy Looks Like
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.
