"I am an associate sales representative". "I am a marketing manager for .....". "I am a social media consultant focusing on......". The answers are numerous. The most commonly asked question in the professional world today is "tell me a little about yourself". And the most … [Read more...] about Is Your Professional Identity Holding You Back from Advancing In Your Career?
Career Drivers
The Hidden Reason for Your Career Unhappiness
Most of us have felt that dread in the pit of our stomach's. That awful feeling on a Sunday evening, when you realize that you have to go to work tomorrow! A classic symptom of career unhappiness! If you haven't experienced it, consider yourself immensely lucky!!! Over 75% of … [Read more...] about The Hidden Reason for Your Career Unhappiness
Are Your Benefits Truly Benefitting You?
Do you work for an organization where you can avail of benefits such as meals cooked by professional chefs or onsite massages, free meals, sports facilities and the like? - If you are not among the lucky few, what benefits does your package include? - Are you making use of all … [Read more...] about Are Your Benefits Truly Benefitting You?
What Do You Crave For In Your Career?
I recently listened to an interview with Daniel Pink, author of several best sellers such as Drive and To Sell is Human. He spoke about the three biggest drivers of motivation for humans. These are Autonomy, Mastery and Purpose. He hit the nail on the head with those three factors … [Read more...] about What Do You Crave For In Your Career?
Top 7 Career Advancement Myths
All of us want to advance in our careers. The idea of stagnation is not appealing! It is part of the status quo that most of us hold dear. But truth be said, some of us fall into depression and throw away our personal happiness and fulfillment for career advancement! A career is … [Read more...] about Top 7 Career Advancement Myths
Tackle the Elephant In The Room: Effective Salary Negotiation
The words 'salary negotiation' when interviewing at a new job or at discussions at an existing one, generates an icky feeling for most people. People feel guilty, awkward and frustrated to approach salary negotiations. So much so, that they are ready to forego the possibility of an … [Read more...] about Tackle the Elephant In The Room: Effective Salary Negotiation
5 Worst Career Changing Mistakes to Avoid
Are you one of the 80% of people who want to change jobs right now?Studies conducted in 2011 denote a whooping 84% of people wanting to change jobs at a given time! The numbers are not any different today. I have personally made and seen others make several mistakes while changing … [Read more...] about 5 Worst Career Changing Mistakes to Avoid
Your Ideal Career : Myth or Reality?
The dream job, the ideal career, your career utopia - does it exist? Will you get there? When and How?You've seen or heard other people talk about it but have never come close it. You've seen glimpses of it in your life but it disappeared as soon as it appeared..You are not sure if … [Read more...] about Your Ideal Career : Myth or Reality?