You need to deal with the world the way it is, not the way you want it. We’ve been there: we’ve started companies and been a contributor to others. We’ve had to reimagine the future as market trends have eroded our approach and rendered products obsolete. Even with that history and experience, the 2020 pandemic…
This is a repost of an article originally posted on workee.net: Some people believe that great leaders are born rather than made. Others believe that leaders are made, not born. In reality, there is no one-size-fits-all manual or guide that will teach you everything you need to know about becoming a successful leader. However, it…
You got the job! Congratulations. All your research and hard work paid off. For sure you want to be your best on the first day. So do what your Mom always told you: get plenty of sleep the night before, rise early, have breakfast and arrive on time. Today as most of us are all…
By now you have completed multiple informational interviews with people from varied backgrounds and organizations. This has given you insights into many companies and helped identify the companies that match your requirements for the desired job. You now are able to target companies that align with your values and that may need someone with your…
The Informational Interview The informational interview is one of the best means to learn about a company, its culture, the products and services the firm offers and what kinds of skills they need. It is not a job interview. It is not for giving the interviewee your resume and asking him to pass it on…
Chances are you’ve been thinking about a career change for a long time. Working from home during COVID-19 has given you time to rethink your priorities and consider what you’d really like to do. But making a career change during a pandemic has some major downsides including fears of not having a job albeit the…
