Geomagic founder shares insights on embracing change | Craft your LinkedIn headline to boost visibility | Grabbing pizza with colleagues could be good and bad
Tech pioneer Ping Fu shares insights from her career, highlighting the impact of Steve Jobs' advice to embrace change and prioritize personal life. Fu, the founder of Geomagic, stresses the need for businesses to pivot according to market demands and for individuals to pursue work they love, even if it means taking a pay cut. Full Story: Inc. (tiered subscription model) (11/6)
Strategies for negotiating a year-end raise Career experts suggest the best time to ask for a raise is at the end of the year, before the next year's budget is finalized. Use assertive language when negotiating a raise, avoiding phrases like "I think" or "I feel like" and instead focus on your achievements and their positive impact. Steer clear of asking for a raise for personal reasons and don't mention salary comparisons with coworkers. Full Story: Yahoo (11/13)
Craft your LinkedIn headline to boost visibility A LinkedIn headline can enhance visibility and networking opportunities and should include job titles or skills and relevant keywords to improve visibility in searches. A well-crafted headline can communicate more than just a job title, offering insights into a user's professional background and skills. This article profiles several effective headlines. My take: I have a friend whose LinkedIn headline says "My mom doesn't understand what I do." I dare you not to read more! (The friend writes manufacturing standards.) -- Janet Connor Kahler, editor of Your Career Full Story: Small Business Trends (11/13)
It seems like the value of working in an actual office with colleagues will forever spark debate, but what about spending time with co-workers outside the office? From exotic retreats to simple pizza gatherings, experts say shared experiences can be vital for promoting teamwork and collaboration across different roles within companies. However, such events can also be a double-edged sword and lead to divisional rifts. Full Story: Binghamton University (11/13)
The Landscape
Survey: Third of employees plan to change jobs More than a third of employees globally plan to switch jobs over the next six months despite 80% finding meaning in their work, according to a ManpowerGroup survey. Becky Frankiewicz, chief commercial officer at ManpowerGroup, says the findings show "purpose alone isn't enough to retain talent" and employees want workplaces that support mental health, work-life balance and career development. Full Story: Human Resources Director (11/13)
Degree requirements for federal jobs falling away The General Services Administration is removing degree requirements for IT and cybersecurity positions in its Polaris and Alliant 3 contracts. This move is part of a larger effort announced Wednesday by the Biden administration to eliminate unnecessary educational prerequisites across federal jobs, promoting alternative pathways like apprenticeships and community college programs. Full Story: Nextgov (11/13)
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How to move up even if your boss won't retire Career progression can be challenging when a boss's retirement plans are uncertain. Elaine Varelas advises discussing career goals with HR, seeking additional responsibilities and considering external opportunities to ensure career growth. Varelas suggests even asking your boss: "I would like to have your role when you retire. What are the responsibilities or projects that you can turn over to me that will help me prepare for that job?" Full Story: The Boston Globe (tiered subscription model) (11/13)
The recent passing of Quincy Jones helped resurface the story of when the entertainment legend once held a peace summit to squash violence that had erupted between East Coast and West Coast rap rivals. The summit might have failed, but you have to credit Jones for trying. And in a time when diss tracks seem to be commanding way too many headlines these days, it's incredible to recall a time when music artists fired actual bullets, rather than lyrics, at each other. Full Story: BBC (11/13)
SmartBreak: Question of the Day
November is the month to break records and celebrate International Guinness World Record Day. Did you know Ashrita Furman holds the most records listed in the eponymous books. What record did he break first?
