Research: Growth mindset helps interests unfold | Hard work, longer hours more important than efficiency | Google lays out policy against trolling, "doxing"
Research: Growth mindset helps interests unfold Finding your passion depends on actively developing your interests with an open mind, rather than waiting for them to be revealed, researchers from Stanford and Yale-National University of Singapore say. Psychologist and lead researcher Paul O'Keefe says students should develop a growth mindset instead of a rigid sense of what their interests are to increase their chances of finding their real passions. Quartz (6/26)Hard work, longer hours more important than efficiency While it can save time to work from home, showing up at the office encourages face-to-face interactions, which builds better relationships and improves performance, Marc Effron writes. You need to go above and beyond to stand out and prove you're a top performer rather than producing the same quality of work as your colleagues, even if you are more efficient. Entrepreneur online (6/26)
The Landscape
Google lays out policy against trolling, "doxing" Employees of Google have received rules meant to stop online attacks, including trolling and "doxing," or leaking of private information. The rules are meant to promote online conversation while preventing internal conflict over diversity, which has been exacerbated partially by the firing of Google engineer James Damore. USA Today (6/28)
Your Next Challenge
Tips to put together the ultimate resume Decide on whether to list your jobs in chronological order or to list the most relevant jobs first, and if you want to include bullet points of your skills and a professional summary at the top, writes Emily Moore. Match your skills to the job description, add volunteering experience if you think it is relevant, ensure you use a font that is easy to read, and check for grammar mistakes before sending it off. Glassdoor (6/28)Know when it's time to move to a new job
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Leaving your job for something new could open the doors to growth opportunities, whether it's developing new skills or moving up the career ladder, career consultant Holly Caplan says. Examine the pros and cons of your job, including whether your commute and salary are worth it, and if you enjoy working with your co-workers, Lise Stransky recommends. CNBC (6/28)
Balancing Yourself
Be realistic, consistent in developing a routine to start the day Set realistic goals for what you can achieve in your morning ritual, ask others to give you the space you need to stick to it and be consistent in doing it every day, Alexandra Douwes writes. Be aware that starting any new habit takes practice, so start on the weekend or during a vacation and make your ritual something you look forward to. Forbes (6/25)
The Water Cooler
H&M struggles with huge inventory of unsold clothes Swedish fashion company H&M says its $4 billion stockpile of clothes is a main reason that profits were down by 28% in the first half of the year. The company plans discounts to gradually reduce the inventory. CNNMoney (6/28)
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