Career Advice
Burst Your Bubble By Expanding Your Network Today!
So many people struggle with the job search process because they fail to burst their own bubble. So many people fail to learn about game changing career opportunities because their networks are too small, or shall I say their bubble hasn’t been burst. In this day and age, where 80% of jobs are found through networking, you can’t afford to have a small network. Your network needs to be wide and deep. So, what are you going to do to burst your self-imposed bubble? I’ve got 8 ideas to get you started!
Ask HPP: 4 Burning Questions about LinkedIn
I’m starting a video series where I’ll be answering questions that you submit on a weekly basis. In this first video, I answer 4 questions about LinkedIn that I received from my followers.
5 Things You Need to Know Right Now About Social Media
Social media can be so much fun. But, saying the wrong thing does come with costs. It can come back to haunt you professionally. There are five things you need to know about social media. You can get disciplined or fired for what you post online.
Turn That Temporary Job into a Permanent Job!
The employment market continues to be a challenge for many workers. One of the things that I’ve observed is employers continued reliance on temporary workers. You should definitely consider temporary or contract jobs as a viable option during your job search. If you happen to find a great temporary job, here are three tips to help you convert that temporary job into a permanent gig.
5 Reasons Why You Should Keep an Active List of Your Accomplishments
It’s the end of the week. What did you accomplish this week? Did you get praise from your boss for a job well done? Did you get praise from a client? Did you finish a big project? Did you close a deal? If you accomplished anything this week, no matter how small, write it down and stash it in your Accomplishments file. Here are the reasons why you should always keep a rolling list of your accomplishments.
3 Ways to Dramatically Increase Your Salary
Money, money, money! We all want more, right? Well, even in a tight employment market, you can get more money and dramatically increase your salary. And, when I say dramatic, I mean double digit percentage increases. Yes, it’s possible and I’ve seen it firsthand. Here are three things that you can do to get that huge increase that you've been hoping for.