Declining an international assignment could hurt your career | Fall asleep faster by leaving your phone out of the bedroom | New rules for the modern job seeker
Declining an international assignment could hurt your career Employees often feel pressured to accept international assignments -- and with good reason, as refusing such assignments can derail their careers. However, those who decline such assignments because of personal circumstances or family obligations are least likely to be penalized for saying no. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (4/18)Fall asleep faster by leaving your phone out of the bedroom One of the keys to getting a good night's sleep is to not bring your phone into the bedroom with you, says Jonathan Rosenberg, former senior vice president of product for Google. Sleep experts back up Rosenberg's claims, saying that smartphones can signal the brain to stay awake when lying in bed, making it more difficult to fall asleep. CNBC (4/18)
Making the Connection
New rules for the modern job seeker Today's business environment requires a different set of rules for job seekers than the traditional tactics that have worked in the past. Developing your personal brand and taking a nuanced approach to networking are some of the ways to gain an advantage. U.S. News & World Report (4/18)
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order tightening limits on H-1B tech-worker visas and instructing government agencies to purchase more products and services from US companies and hire more US workers. The order is written in broad terms and leaves details of how to implement it to Cabinet secretaries. CNN (4/18),USA Today (4/18)
Your Next Challenge
How to stay motivated during long job searches Try to let go of the baggage you've developed from previous job search experiences so that you can maintain a positive outlook as you continue your search, writes Julia Bushue. At the same time, keep yourself motivated by setting incremental goals that you can actually control, such as attending networking events or expanding your skills. TheMuse.com (4/17)
Kathrine Switzer was the first woman to officially complete the Boston Marathon in 1967, even as she fended off a race official who tried to forcibly remove her number just a couple of miles into the race. This year, she marked the 50th anniversary of her accomplishment by completing the race again. The Huffington Post (4/17)
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