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The Power Of Career Conversations

The Horizons Tracker

Monash University research indicates that the indecisiveness and uncertainty young individuals face regarding their careers can have adverse consequences, including helplessness, depression, stress, lack of purpose, and despair. The study encompassed a sample of approximately 2,800 Australian secondary school students.

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5 Steps to Develop Team Goals

Skip Prichard

Adapted, and reprinted with permission from Career Press. The first approach is involving others to develop high- quality team goals that produce results. The leader can distill the team’s direction into a list of proposed team goals. Test the Quality of the Goal. Strive to Be an Excellent Leader and Manager.

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Study Suggests Lower Class People Are Perceived As Having Fewer Goals

The Horizons Tracker

Recent research conducted at Duke Fuqua sheds light on the prevailing perception among Americans regarding individuals of lower socioeconomic status (SES), suggesting that they are commonly perceived as lacking motivation in their pursuit of goals, consequently receiving fewer opportunities.

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How to Write Cover Letter for Internship (Samples & Writing Tips)

HR Digest

Here we present the top writing tips and samples of a cover letter that you should use for your next internship application. Describe why you apply for an internship position and how your career should look like in the future. Be open to offering your skills and previous knowledge to help the company in its business goals. .

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Having A Devil’s Advocate Can Enhance Employee Voice

The Horizons Tracker

“We found that a fear of career damage and a sense that nothing would change anyway, were not the main reasons preventing people from speaking up—these expressed reasons often served as excuses for a wider range of motivations.” “For those who struggle to speak up: be courageous.

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7 Ways Networking Can Change Your Career and Your Life

Women on Business

A lot of people do, but the truth is that networking can significantly affect your career and your life. Networking guru Lirone Glickman shared her recent article about the seven ways networking can change your life on the Women on Business Facebook Page this week, and her insights are fantastic.

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Ways to Improve Your Resume After a Career Break

Women on Business

Ways to Improve Your Resume After a Career Break. Here are some ways to improve your resume after a career break. Improve your resume by reviewing sample resumes. Look at your resume objectively and find some other sample resumes for the sake of comparison, ResumeIndex is a great resource for samples.

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