You got the job. Congratulations! That took a lot of work, intentionality, planning, and careful communications. Managing your professional reputation is a life-long process, and the first 90 days in a new role are critical to setting the stage for …
As if starting a new job wasn’t already daunting enough, you may now be faced with the challenge of starting a new job remotely, without ever meeting your colleagues in person. This might be happening during the coronavirus pandemic—and hey, …
So you got an email back from a job you applied to—awesome! The person who reached out is asking to schedule a phone screen. Or perhaps they’re asking to schedule a “quick chat” or “brief phone call.” What does this …
LinkedIn has more 55 million registered companies, and some 86 percent of recruiters use LinkedIn to help them find qualified candidates. This means if you’re looking to grow your career, using the networking platform is a necessity. And if you're …
As someone who constantly balances two careers—that of a freelance writer and a life and success coach—I can’t emphasize enough how essential organizational skills are. Really essential. Organizational skills are the foundational skills that allow me to work efficiently, deliver …
You will probably spend about 30% of your adult life at work. Naturally, you want to be at a job where you know you will be happy. Job satisfaction means different things to different people, and it’s important to define …
This post is sponsored by McKinsey & Company, No. 1 in Vault’s Best Consulting Firms to Work For rankings in 2021. A version of this article originally appeared on the McKinsey Blog on February 23, 2021.
This year may see …
Traditionally, the art of problem-solving has been the professional domain of management consultants. However, you don't have to be pursuing a management consulting career in order to be an adept problem-solver. Below are four mental models for effectively solving business …
Successful networking can open doors to mentorship, professional development, friendship, and career growth.
Of course, things have been different due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only are many more of us working from home, but professional and industry events of …
Have you ever sent an email no one seemed to understand that ended up derailing the timeline for an entire project? Or written a report that you then had to explain verbally to everyone after they read it?
Even if …
