Career Development

6 Ways To Show Your Value (Without Being A Jerk) Team dynamics can often be difficult to negotiate. At work, generally speaking, you are on a team and you contribute. The problem is that you also want to elevate your career and stand out to your boss. So, how can you do that without the rest of the team feeling like you are a jerk (or worse)? I've had the gift of working in amazing environments on rock star teams. I have also had the (ahem) opposite experience. I've managed teams, been part of teams, as well as been an individual contributor, and through these years, I've found there are a few surefire ways to show you're an asset without being a show-off. Here's how you can effectively show your value at work (without being a jerk): 1. Do What You Say My favorite direct reports were good for their word. They were trustworthy. You could truly count on them to deliver, and not just for me. I would see these team members always doing what they said they wou...

7 Tips For Becoming A Successful Leader At Work Becoming a successful leader at work can be challenging. You want to be the one your team looks to for guidance and support, but you may not be in a leadership role yet. So, can you establish yourself as a leader at work and display the characteristics of a good leader daily? There are many ways, but listed below are some things to start doing today. By doing these things, you can position yourself as a leader at work without being too obvious about your ambitions. Taking initiative, practicing effective communication, and staying consistent with your values are just a few ways to gain respect and credibility among your peers. If you want to become a leader at work and develop your leadership skills, incorporate these actions into your daily routine. With time and persistence, you’ll start to build the kind of leadership presence that naturally inspires others and opens the door to future career growth. 1. Take On More Responsibili...

3 Tips On How To Answer "Why Are You Leaving Your Job?" A prepared job seeker will have thought about the questions that will be asked in their job interview. One of them may be: "Why are you leaving your job?" As you think about a response to this question, also consider how the interviewer may interpret that response. It's important to take caution with how you answer questions in a job interview because when they're not framed properly, they can be interpreted negatively and cost you the job opportunity. There can be many reasons why you want to leave your job. For example: You hate your boss You're bored at work You want more money You want more challenges You don't want to work in this particular field or industry Or an assortment of other reasons Whatever your reason is, it's not always appropriate to tell it like it is to the potential employer . Think of a response that will impress the employer, that still comes off as an ...

Senior Coordinator-Univ. Career Center University of Texas at El Paso (El Paso, TX)

Director-Alcon Career Center Texas Christian University (Fort Worth, TX)

Career Pathways Casual Postion (Project-Based) Oakton College (Des Plaines, IL)

Workforce Development Manager (Glendale Community College North Campus) Glendale Community College (Glendale, AZ)

Career & Academic Advisor St. Petersburg College (Pinellas Park, FL)

(Student) Campus Asst Lettinga-Career Services Davenport University (Grand Rapids, MI)

Assistant Director of Career Education University of Colorado Boulder (Boulder, CO)

Spring Cleaning: 4 Ways To Fix Your Job Search Is your job search turning into a grind with no end in sight? It may be time to take a step back and reevaluate your entire approach. In cold weather climates, the beginning of spring is a time to clean the house and get organized—a practice known as spring cleaning. Through the years, spring cleaning has taken on a larger meaning, with people using the time to organize and declutter things in their lives. For professionals on the job hunt, a little spring cleaning (metaphorically speaking) could be a great way to reinvigorate your job search. Here are a few strategies your job search spring cleaning should include... Reevaluate Your Job Search Approach Make a list of the last handful of jobs you applied for and see if you can identify any positive or negative trends. Consider things like: How did I learn about this job? How did I apply for the job? Did I earn an interview? What was the ultimate result? A lot can be learne...

Program Administrator III Kentucky Community and Technical College System (Versailles, KY)

Senior Associate Director of Career Services - Love School of Business Elon University (Elon, NC)

Director of Career Development University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA)