Developing interpersonal communication skills and other personal attributes is vital in becoming an effective leader, Reva Seth writes. Learn to occasionally "turn off your mind" to build resilience, and work on shifting your work style from reactionary to proactive. Fast Company online (4/13) Think of your career as a series of projects The projects that you work on will dictate the skill and experience you accumulate, writes Richard Schentke, CEO of an HR software company. Decide which projects to pursue by thinking about the areas where you would like to improve. UNLEASH News (4/16)
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Making the Connection
How to open opportunities on LinkedIn Use a status update on LinkedIn to reach out to your network for professional support, career consultant Joseph Liu writes. Publish blog posts on the platform to develop your personal brand, or let recruiters know you're open to new opportunities by changing a setting preference. Forbes (4/16)
Be proactive by following up with your network and try a different strategy if you're waiting on a response, Stacy Pollack writes. Embrace the reality that it takes commitment to land a job. Glassdoor (4/16)
Balancing Yourself
Seek an escape from a toxic work environment It's OK to leave a company if it isn't making you happy or if it's not what you expected it to be, says author Jeffrey Pfeffer. Find a network of people you can turn to for support and take breaks from the office to get you through in the meantime. The Muse (4/13)
