Be confident, but also back it up with results | Increase your current salary by getting external job offers | Network now; don't wait until you "need" it
Be confident, but also back it up with results Being confident is an asset, except for when performance slips and goals are not met, suggests a recent study. The research shows verbal and nonverbal confidence cues are important for success, but backing up this confidence with measurable results is equally important. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (12/11)Increase your current salary by getting external job offers Go into the conversation with the mindset that you are taking the new job if your current job is not willing or able to renegotiate your salary. Don't approach the situation with a hostile mindset, suggests Stacy Pollack, as this could tarnish your personal brand and burn bridges. Glassdoor (12/12)
5 tips for recruitment, retention From what to listen for--and avoid!--during job interviews, how to vet remote workers and why it's time to rethink your hiring protocols, five tips to help sharpen your recruitment and retention strategies. View the article >
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Making the Connection
Network now; don't wait until you "need" it Don't wait until you "need" to network to get a job or advance your career; plan ahead and build the foundation early, suggests Annie Walton Doyle. Building connections and practicing your "elevator pitch" early on will prevent scrambling later on, should you need to utilize your network for getting a new job. ThoughtLeaders (12/10)
Job satisfaction at federal agencies has dropped, according to the annual Best Places to Work in the Federal Government survey. After three years of rating increases, less than 40% of agencies have bettered results. The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (12/12)
Your Next Challenge
Resources to help research a company before applying Gaining knowledge about a company before applying for the position or attending the interview can save you time and hassle later on should the company not be a good fit. Use online sources to learn about a company's culture and opinions from the employees' perspectives using sources such as Glassdoor, LinkedIn, CareerBliss and Quora. CIO (free registration) (12/12)How to avoid self-sabotaging your job search Focusing on job statistics and limiting beliefs won't get you the job, explains Karlyn Borysenko, as this will kill motivation and confidence. Focus on the goal at hand and pursue the things that you can control while ignoring the things you can't, she adds. Forbes (12/11)
Balancing Yourself
Microdosing mindfulness during the workday Microdosing mindfulness is an effective way to promote well-being without spending much time doing it, writes Jen Wallace. A beneficial technique called "grounding" is achieved by recognizing your five senses, explains Karly Hoffman King, by focusing on five things you can see, four things you can hear, three things you can touch, two smells and one thing you can taste. Organic Authority (12/12)
The first trailer for Marvel's upcoming movie "Avengers: Endgame" was released last week, and NASA advised the studio on how to help Iron Man, who was shown trapped in space. "Hey @Marvel, we heard about Tony Stark. As we know, the first thing you should do is listen in mission control for '@Avengers, we have a problem.' But if he can't communicate, then we recommend ground teams use all resources to scan the skies for your missing man," the space agency tweeted. Space (12/11)
The sea and wind can at the same time convey my neighbor's vessel and my own.
