Set the price anchor in a negotiation | Be purposeful in advancing your career; don't just wait for it to happen | New LinkedIn Groups rolls out on mobile and desktop
Sometimes it's beneficial to make the first offer, which is a strategy based on the anchoring principle, research shows. This is only a wise strategy if you have done all the market research and preparation before sitting down at the negotiating table, negotiation coach Jared Curhan says.
Take responsibility for your career development by attending industry events, taking classes and meeting important people in your field. You may have 10 years of experience at a job, but career expert Mary Jeanne Vincent suggests asking yourself, "Do [I] have 10 years of experience or one year of experience 10 times?"
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The new LinkedIn Groups experience announced last month has rolled out, and the updates include the ability to network in real-time with group members, see when they're online and record video. LinkedIn announced this is only the beginning of changes to its Groups feature, with more features to be launched in the coming months.
The US came in 16th out of 43 countries in terms of retirement quality, according to a ranking by Natixis Investment Managers. All the countries in the top 10 were characterized by little income inequality, readily available health care and robust social programs, said Ed Farrington, Natixis' executive vice president of retirement strategies.
Two key mistakes interviewees make at job interviews are not asking any questions at the end of the interview and not preparing for the "so, tell me about yourself" question, Musa Tariq explains. Be yourself, and think of stories and questions that will separate you from the rest and make you memorable, the former Apple and Ford executive suggests.
Unconventional experiences and skills listed on your resume may help you stand out from the rest of the applicants, suggests Ashley Irvine. It's important to use discretion when doing this, Irvine points out, but examples include personal blogs, competitions, athletics, mentorships and extracurriculars.
Having a close friend at your job can help reduce stress and improve work-life balance, writes Ashley Abramson. This in turn leads to increased productivity and career development.
Teens broadly agree with their parents that their heavy use of social media is affecting their social and emotional health but disagree about those effects. In a Common Sense survey, far more teens than parents said the effects are positive and leave them feeling less lonely, although they agree social media can be distracting.
