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Many people experience "career restlessness" as they mature and realize who they are and what really matters to them in a job, writes Alaina Love. She offers 10 reasons you might be in the wrong job and how you can become better aware of what you want your career to look like. SmartBrief/Leadership (3/27)
Making the Connection
Optimize your LinkedIn profile as your career progresses How you run your LinkedIn profile should depend on what stage of your career you're in, writes Erica Breuer. Entry-level professionals should promote their enthusiasm for their work while discussing their ability to solve problems and create, while more experienced workers should trim out college details and use recommendations that illustrate their leadership skills. TheMuse.com (3/27)
The Landscape
Survey shows uptick in companies offering parental leave Data from the National Study of Employers show the number of companies with parental leave benefits is increasing past 2012 levels, following a drop after the recession, but remains less than 85%. The survey, conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management and The Families and Work Institute, found a decrease in the number of employers allowing the use of flex time during the work day, but increased use of telework. Employee Benefit News (3/27)
Your Next Challenge
What to avoid saying during interviews Don't discuss details of your family life or medical history during the "tell me about yourself" portion of a job interview, writes Emily Moore. Avoid saying vague things about how you're a team player or that your biggest weakness is overworking, which can make hiring managers tune you out. Glassdoor (3/27)
Balancing Yourself
Reduce your work-related stress through meditation Meditation is an effective way to reduce your stress during the workweek, says Pandit Dasa. Even taking five minutes each day to be still and focus on your breathing can be very beneficial, Dasa says. SHRM Online (3/23)
The Water Cooler
Cats choose human interaction over food Despite popular belief that they are anti-social, cats chose human interaction over food after a period of time without either, according to research from Oregon State University. The study, reported in Behavioural Processes, involved 50 cats from homes and shelters, and after several hours without food, human contact, scent and toys, most cats chose human interaction when exposed to the four stimuli. The Telegraph (London) (tiered subscription model) (3/27)
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