The overlooked trait that is crucial for career growth Self-compassion is a key part of growing one's career, suggests psychologist Kristin Neff, who says it involves three components: being kind to yourself, accepting imperfections and having a realistic vision. It's all about treating yourself with respect, being happier and becoming more resilient, Neff points out. Forbes (1/16)How to prepare for job uncertainty Finance professionals who are willing and able to adapt have the best chance of continued success in the workplace. These five tips can extinguish career anxiety and lead to greater fulfillment on the job. Financial Management (1/10)
Making the Connection
LinkedIn update helps average users to get noticed LinkedIn's late-2018 update to its feed algorithm has allowed the everyday user to get more views and engagement if the proper strategy is followed, writes Christopher Ruvo. Some of the keys include posting rich content, asking thoughtful questions and utilizing hashtag and @mention vernacular in your writings. Advertising Specialty Institute (1/16)
US District Judge Richard Leon on Tuesday ruled that workers with the National Treasury Employees Union and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association along with individual federal employee plaintiffs had to go to work without pay, denying their request for a temporary restraining order. The judge also declined NATCA's request to force the government to compensate air traffic controllers who have been without pay since Dec. 22. Politico (1/15)
Your Next Challenge
Swap "To Whom it may concern" for better cover letter intros Stop using "To whom it may concern" to address recruiters and hiring managers, explains Stav Ziv, as it says a lot to these companies and none of it is good for you. Do some research to find the hiring manager or recruiter and address them by name with a simple "Dear/Hello [name of manager]"; if that information isn't available, opt for the department, team name or, as a last resort, "Hiring Manager." The Muse (1/14)Apprenticeship program trains tech recruits A program called Apprenti, run by the Washington Technology Industry Association and the Labor Department, helps recruits receive education and on-the-job training for tech jobs. Recruits get a year of on-the-job training before going on to full-time jobs, Beth Pinsker writes. Reuters (1/15)
Balancing Yourself
Gratitude meditation may help perfectionists with balance Being a perfectionist doesn't bode well for work-life balance, although it is possible to shift your mindset to start working toward accepting that you are "perfectly imperfect," as psychologist Erica Hamilton writes. It takes practice to accept gratitude and compassion over perfectionism, Hamilton explains, so it's a process that will take time to master. Well+Good (1/16)
In a study done at the University of Oxford, researchers found that "only 0.4% of adolescent wellbeing is related to screen use -- which only slightly surpasses the negative effect of regularly eating potatoes," according to a news release. Jessica Baron writes that while high social media use has been found to have negative effects, she asserts that screen time, such as watching TV and playing video games, isn't the same as social media. Forbes (1/14)
The love of one's country is a splendid thing. But why should love stop at the border? There is a brotherhood among all men. This must be recognized if life is to remain. We must learn the love of man.
