Why Feeling Uncomfortable is the Key to Success

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Do you ever have the feeling that you’re so skilled at your job, you could do it in your sleep? Of course, it’s great to feel so confident in your abilities. But when you never feel challenged, you’ll never feel uncomfortable. Now, if you stick to what you know just so you don’t ever feel…

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Why it’s Important to Enjoy Your Job

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Do you wake up every morning excited to get to work? Do you arrive at the office in a great mood—and no matter what happens, nothing can turn your smile upside down? Or is your morning ritual comprised of hitting the snooze button five times, dragging yourself into the shower, chugging your coffee, and hoping…

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Why Not Taking Risks is the Riskiest Career Move of All

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Building a career isn’t easy. It requires planning, hard work, and belief in your ability to do the job. And sometimes, it requires taking risks. By its very nature, risk taking implies that you can gain something—or lose something. And the thought of losing your hard-earned job, salary, or reputation can be intimidating. Yet the…

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Why Temporary Jobs are Good for Your Career

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Reading Time: 2 minutes If you’re about to start your job search, it might be worth considering temping — accepting several subsequent short-term positions at different companies. Here’s why: You can fill a résumé gap: If you’re between jobs, temping can be a great way to ensure you remain employed so there’s no gap on your résumé. This will…

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Why You Need a Career Map and Tips for Creating One

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Reading Time: 3 minutes You get up every morning and go to work. Now and then, an interesting job posting catches your eye, or you notice someone in your field whose job you wouldn’t mind having. All things considered, though, you’re basically following the path of the least resistance in your company. But is this going to get you…

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Career advancement checklist

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   If you’re serious about advancing your career, there are certain things you need to consistently do to keep moving forward. The following checklist will help: Create a career map and review it regularly. Your career map shows your desired career trajectory from where you are now to your ultimate career goal. The U.S. Newsarticle “3 Steps to Mapping…

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Goal setting during the first days in a new job

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   When you start a new job, you’ll likely go through an onboarding process to give you a comprehensive overview of your new company’s culture, as well as your new role. Of course, the overall objective is for you to assimilate and become productive as soon as possible. However, did you know that setting your own smaller…

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