Many companies tout the importance of honesty at work, shrugging off concerns by throwing around words like "transparency" and "accountability." And for good reason: with recent workplace scandals making media headlines, it's important for companies to establish a culture of honesty in the workplace. For employees, it's a fine to walk between honesty, dishonesty, and tactful discretion. If they are too honest, and employees risk their professional reputation. Not being honest enough could mean that their credibility is questioned. So when should you practice honesty at work? And when should you keep your honesty to yourself? … [Read more...] about Honesty at Work: When (and When Not) To Tell The Truth
How To Be Authentic at Work (And In Interviews)
In today's workplace, there's been a big push for employers to value identity, and for employees to learn how to be authentic at work. It's easy to see why: One study found that 61% of people admitted to covering up some part of their unique identity in the workplace, to the detriment of their self-esteem and well-being. … [Read more...] about How To Be Authentic at Work (And In Interviews)
11 Best Careers for Introverts
Between open-office floor plans, high-stakes networking events, and constant pressure to "speak up" in meetings, a typical office can be a minefield of anxiety for introverts. Unable to produce creatively and often misunderstood, introverts come home from work frustrated and socially exhausted. Fortunately, it doesn't have to be this way. If you are an introvert working in an extrovert's exhausting world, it's time to plan your escape. There are plenty of in-demand careers for introverts just waiting to be discovered. Careers for Introverts Research suggests that introverts have their own unique power in the workplace, including a quietly influential leadership style that can be even more effective than the extroverted variety. The best jobs for an introvert may be less people-centered, but they can be just as impactful on our world. For example, Rosa Parks, a soft-spoken introvert, had the quiet confidence to ignite the Civil Rights movement. If you count yourself in the company of … [Read more...] about 11 Best Careers for Introverts
Wondering Why You Didn't Get The Job? Here's Your Answer
It feels like a kick in the gut: that polite phone call, or carefully worded job rejection e-mail that announces that you didn't get the job, but "wishes you the best of luck in your job search." After days of wondering "did I get the job?" and constantly checking your voicemail, it's natural to feel discouraged after a job rejection e-mail or phone call. Inevitably, you'll start to question yourself. Was there a typo in your cover letter? Did your carefully prepared answers come off as too rehearsed? Should you have went with a traditional pantsuit instead of a trendy blazer? … [Read more...] about Wondering Why You Didn't Get The Job? Here's Your Answer