How to Build Powerful Relationships + Land the Opportunities You Desire
I was on Instagram, scrolling through Instagram Stories the other day and I saw someone say: “Don’t let your potential remain anonymous.” I thought, “Wow, what a powerful quote.” I love powerful quotes by the way, they give me a jolt of energy. But when I saw it, I also thought about you. Yes, you. […]
Three Insanely Simple Email Templates For Networking With Strangers
Maybe it’s been a few months since you’ve graduated and you’re getting anxious to land a job. Or maybe you’re further on in your career and looking to move into a new industry. In either case, there’s one major hitch: You’ve heard how helpful it can be to reach out to people outside of your […]
How to Answer the Dreaded Question “What Do You Do?” When You Don’t Like Your Job (or Job Title)
You’ve finally landed a job you know will lead to more career opportunities. The pay isn’t bad and the company name has a nice ring to it. The only thing is, you’d prefer not to mention your job title to anyone worth trying to impress. Now, whenever you’re talking to someone new or catching up […]
11 Things You Should Already Be Doing When You Meet New People
We’re only a few days into the beginning of the year and many of us have on our to-do list to make new connections and meet new people. Personally, I’ve always hated the idea of networking. It always sounded so blah and boring to me. I used to be the person who felt like networking […]
How to Survive Solo Business Trips
You envy the co-worker who strolls into the office with their suitcase. We all do. Why? Because, we know that by 11 a.m. when we’re heading back to our desk from the copy room, they’ll be heading to the airport. A destination way better than our cubicle. But the truth is traveling for business can […]
How to Cancel Friday Night Plans Like a Pro
Weekends always go by way too fast. When have you ever heard someone say, “Oh my weekend was too slow?” I’d say never. If you have, it may have been from the new hire who desperately wants to impress your boss – which just means he’s lying too. No one ever says their weekend went […]