Photo by Christina @ wocintechchat.com on Unsplash Happy Tuesday, Everyone! Here’s another great guest post from Real Life Home. Growth is part of life, but many professionals forget that it’s part of careers, too. Even if you’re making strides in terms of earnings or job titles, a professional development plan gives you new and rewarding challenges to master….
Category: entrepreneurship
Quick Note on When to Ask
A task can seem daunting if you’re unsure how to do it. If so, ask someone for help. Or get your boss to give you more detailed instructions. As a freelancer, I work mainly with clients. If I get stuck on something, I email the person who ordered the work to get more clarification or…
Quick Note: Get Better at Remembering Names
When meeting someone new, I have a terrible habit of forgetting their name just seconds after they introduce themselves. It’s something I’m trying to change because remembering people’s names is good for building personal and professional connections. It’s easier for someone to like you if you address them by name. If this minor mental lapse…
A Quick Note: Ask an Expert
If you’re seeking advice about a goal or plan you’re pursuing, don’t be swayed too much by the people who talk the most or the loudest. They may not know what they’re talking about or even have your best interests in mind. Instead, pay more attention to the people who already have the success you…
I Need to Change Careers . . . So, What Do I Do Now?
Does your job suck the joy out of your life like a Dyson vacuum? If you hold a typical Monday-Friday job, does Sunday evening fill you with dread? If you can’t even stand the thought of getting out of bed to go to work, then you might be ready to transition into another career. If…