4 Steps to Take After a Tough Performance Review
A Fairygodboss member recently shared that she had a bad performance review and was wondering how to proceed. "I just had a terrible...
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5 Ways to Find Your Strengths — And Use Them To Get a Job
Most of us are great at finding problems to worry about. It is so easy to obsess about what is going wrong, especially when looking for...
4 Things To Do Right Away When You Get Laid Off
A layoff can be a shock. It’s normal to have a range of emotions including anger, sadness and even relief. An abrupt change might make...
6 Steps To Building Your Portfolio Career
If you’re considering a portfolio career, it can be very easy to be overwhelmed by options. It may seem hard to know which opportunities...
7 Things to Consider Before Choosing a Coworking Space
Don’t coworking spaces seem cool? They can conjure images of a life of beer on tap, collaboration, and innovators solving the world’s...
New Job? Avoid These 6 Common Newbie Mistakes
You did it! You’ve worked hard, made it through interviews and salary negotiations, now you’re ready for your first day at work. Keep...
4 Bad Habits That Are Keeping You From Getting Promoted
It’s that time of year again, and another performance review has come and gone without that promotion. You’ve worked hard, you’ve...
3 Steps to Set A New Year's Resolution For Your Career
Have you set your annual career goals yet? The New Year is a common time to assess where you’d like your career to take you, and creating...
Why You Aren't Invited Out With Coworkers
Do you ever feel like things aren’t quite right with your co-workers? Perhaps recent interactions feel a touch off to you and you’re not...
11 Customer Service Skills That Will Help You Excel In Any Industry
I’ve been in the working world for decades now and have experience in a number of industries. Still, I see the lessons I learned in my...
How to Negotiate a Higher Severance Package
Did you know that you are able to negotiate your severance agreement and possibly get yourself a higher severance package? When a layoff...
Why You Should Always Say Yes To That Informational Interview
Many people are confused about what informational interviews are and how they can be helpful in their job search and beyond. An...
Daily Habits To Increase Your Odds Of A Promotion
If you have your eye on a promotion, chances are you’re thinking about the big moves that can get you there. You’re planning how you can...
Secrets to Successful Self Promotion
Your middle name is Reliable. You come in early, stay late and never stop until the job is done—and done well. Unfortunately, these...
4 Things You Must Do If You're Considering A New Career
It's time! You're going to make a career change. You know the job you want. Now what? There are many paths to finding the right job, and...
What Kind of Coach Do You Need?
There is a multitude of coaches that can help with one’s personal and professional performance. How do you choose the best person to...
Managing the Uncertainty of Change
News of an impending organisational change or redundancies brings a heightened need for self-care and a focus on wellness. Nerves may be...
Tuned in To Lead - Self Awareness & Leadership
Self-awareness is a popular topic of conversation of late. It is typically very easy to spot someone who is not self-aware, but can you...
The Difference Between Leaders and Managers
Do you use the terms manager and leader interchangeably? How can the differences have an impact on your team or organisation? What effect...
Create and Cultivate Your Leadership Brand
Every professional has a brand even if you’re not so sure what it is. People are talking about you, so it is essential to know what they...
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