Here’s the situation: You committed to writing something that is important but not urgent, and now you’re up against the deadline. What the document is doesn’t matter. It could be a blog article, a report, a book chapter, or countless…
Have you ever wondered what small, simple steps you can take to give your career a boost? Career success can be likened to the tortoise and the hare: slow but steady progress (almost always) wins the race, but there’s something…
If you’re like me, you have some writing goals for the new year. Maybe you aim to improve the quality of your writing for your work, to increase the speed at which you produce polished writing, or to write with…
When you actively manage your professional path, you can create career opportunities for yourself, in good times or more challenging ones. We have seen a lot transpire in 2022—from “The Great Resignation” to the beginning of what might become known…
Are you feeling like you’re running on empty? Consider looking to motivational quotes to keep you going strong. When I’m feeling overwhelmed or need a boost, they are my secret weapon. There’s power in clear, succinct statements that prompt an…
Not too long ago, I attended an in-person event at a middle school—an honor society induction ceremony. The principal began by asking the audience to have patience because “after a couple of years of not doing this, we’re a little…
You’ve recently launched your job search campaign and face a challenge: you’re overflowing with ideas and options to explore. To name a few, you’ve identified that you want to conduct networking interviews with other professionals, expand your skillset by taking…
Note: This is an updated version of a previous article on informational interviewing. Years ago, when I was in grad school, I conducted my first and only informational interview. Much to my surprise, I landed a job offer! I literally…
As 2021 draws to a close, it’s a good time to reflect and ask questions about your professional year in review: What challenges have you faced? How have you grown as a professional? What career management strategies did you use?…
Reading has always brought me great joy. I remember coming home from middle school, starting a book, and not coming out of my room until I was finished. As a college student, my appetite for reading didn’t waver; I accepted…