My annual review is coming up in January, and if it is anything like my six month review, I know I'll be asked to think about three things that I am good at and three areas for improvement. To put it bluntly, this self-evaluation is not my favorite thing to do. I always sit in … Continue reading It’s that time: Annual Reviews
“Where do you see yourself in 5 years?”
Yeah, I hate that question, too. According to this article that I read in the Harvard Business Review on career development, it's something you should try to figure out the answer to before you prep for your next interview. Dorie Clark, the author, proposes four methods to start making a name for yourself in your organization … Continue reading “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?”
Feedback: Part I
Feedback does not begin and end in a one-on-one with your supervisor. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news! Feedback isn't even confined to conversations. Sometimes it is the projects you are, or are not, asked to tackle, the ideation sessions you are asked to join, or the lunch out with co-workers you aren't … Continue reading Feedback: Part I
Friday Reads: Difficult Conversations
Difficult Conversations blew my mind in graduate school. It has stuck with me ever since because of the simple way in which it lays out the core hurdles of difficult conversations of all kinds. It is an important read for anyone who has to have difficult conversations at work, and has played a major role in … Continue reading Friday Reads: Difficult Conversations
Make a List, Check It Twice
Updating your resume is sort of like flossing; you should do it more often.
Stalk Yourself: Know Your Web Presence
Google yourself and clean up your web presence.
I’d rather have an extra $1.50/hour than benefits.
Why you want benefits, not that extra $1.50 an hour.
Paper Trails: no, not the TI album
While the 2008 hip-hop/rap album Paper Trails is a gem, we've got more important things to discuss. There are certain job history-related documents that you should always keep on file: Offer letter Job description Letter of employment Annual/Quarterly review records Notices of raises or other recognition Letters of termination or resignation Why? Hopefully for no reason! But, … Continue reading Paper Trails: no, not the TI album
How do I pick the right job for right now?
How do I pick the right position to set me up for success?
According to Aubs 