Posts Tagged ‘career planning’
Diversity and the advertising profession
By Linsey Isaacs, editorial intern at SmartBrief and a student at Howard University. Breaking into the advertising business can be tough, particularly for young professionals of color, but the marketing industry benefits from diversity and it’s important for people from all backgrounds to contribute to the profession. That was the message at a 4A’s forum [...]
Today’s bonus tracks: Life without annual reviews
The annual performance review is a standing rite in the American workplace, but many SmartBrief on Workforce readers think it’s a waste of time and doesn’t give people feedback fast enough to be useful. We have an ally at Yahoo!, it appears: “When the puppy pees on the carpet, you say something right then because [...]
Today’s bonus tracks: Plan perfect meetings
Many SmartBrief on Workforce readers find meetings a drain on their productivity. But meetings, when done right, can help build relationships and move decisions forward quickly, Tony Tjan points out. You just have to be clear from the start why you’re getting together. The only 3 reasons to have a meeting Meet Wal-Mart’s diversity enforcer [...]
Find your own cheerleaders
Today’s guest post is from Lauri Williams, CEO of Optasia Career & Training Services and author of “Six Steps Six Figures: A Power-Packed Guide For Your Career Goals & Life.” The growing number of job losses have crushed the spirits of numerous American workers, leaving many to wonder if and when they will be able [...]
Your job or your honey?
Last week’s SmartPulse question: Would you live apart from your (real or hypothetical) spouse for your dream job? Yes, but it have to be a short-term measure, 53% No way, 32% Yes, as long as necessary, 15% Long-distance romance is no fun — not even for your dream job. I agree with the majority of [...]
Changing careers? Consider accounting
Today’s guest post is from Jeff Thomson, president of the Institute of Management Accountants. Looking for not just a job, but a career? Tired of your profession? Want to switch to a more secure industry? Unsure of how your skills can transfer to a new position? With a struggling economy and unstable job market, many [...]
Today’s bonus tracks
Wish you already had your SmartBrief on Workforce? Check out these links while you wait: Will your career have an encore? Why HR should pay attention to analysts Keeping the leadership pipeline flowing Image credit, iStock
Today’s bonus tracks
Not every great link we find makes the daily Smartbrief on Workforce. Here are a few extras we found this morning, including some great tips on converting your private-sector resume to one that will appeal to a nonprofit hiring manager. Dreaming about your perfect career? What nonprofit managers want to see on your resume The [...]
