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If you are an employee looking to get ahead at your current job, you need to start managing up. Managing up is not difficult and the benefits are worth the time and energy it takes to master it. Managing up is not manipulation either. It’s simply understanding how to create an exchange that is mutually beneficial—and this kind of exchange cannot occur without trust between both parties.Here are three rules to successfully “manage up” in your job: Rule #1: Get To Know Your Manager’s Personal & Professional Agenda BigstockTo manage up, you must embrace the idea that you are selling…

Within seconds when you’re speaking in public, other people decide whether to listen to you and trust you…or not. Your voice and physical presence are extremely potent tools for communication, which makes succumbing to stage fright so unfortunate for many of us. It causes some to not even try climbing on stage in the first place.Did you know that even though stage fright is instinctual, you can actually trick your brain with an easy mind shift and plenty of practice?The Neuroscience of Stage FrightThe root of stage fright lies in our body’s ancient fight-or-flight response, a natural survival instinct. When…

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, medical device representatives are the unsung heroes who bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and patient care. Yet these dedicated professionals face many complex challenges navigating this intricate realm. This exploration delves into the top five challenges confronting medical device reps, shedding light on the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape they traverse to improve patient outcomes and advance medical innovation.1. Building Customer Relationships with Limited Access to Physicians and Hospitals: The healthcare industry, driven by an evolving regulatory landscape and concerns about patient privacy, has witnessed a noticeable decrease in direct access to physicians and…

Lindsey PollakBest-selling author, millennial career expert, and spokesperson for The Hartford’s My Tomorrow campaign.POST: Graduates: Plan Ahead To Protect Your PotentialRyan KahnFounder of The Hired Group, star of Hired on MTV, and author of Hired! The Guide for the Recent Grad.POST: 5 Secrets To Landing A Job After GraduationLauren Berger CEO & founder of InternQueen.com.POST: Recent Grads: Put On Your Boxing GlovesAlexandra LevitCo-founder and board member of DeVry University’s Career Advisory Board. Author of They Don’t Teach Corporate in College: A Twenty-Something’s Guide to the Business World.POST: The Secret To Success In The ‘Real World’Gala JacksonMillennial expert, resume writer, career…

We get it. Looking for work can be scary, especially if you’ve been at it for a long time and haven’t gotten any results.Understanding which fears are getting in the way and how to overcome them will make all the difference. Sometimes you might not be aware of which obstacle is getting in the way of your goals. If you want to overcome these fears once and for all, we invite you to join us!In this training, you’ll learn how to:Utilize strategies for coping with your job search fearsBe confident in your job search—from writing your resume to networkingFace your…

You’ve always been told college is the best time of your life, and everything changes once you’ve graduated and set foot into the “real world.” The “real world” has always had this scary, negative connotation to it. But why?Around 53% of recent college graduates are unemployed or underemployed.The average federal student loan debt is $37,338 per borrower.54% of people aged 18 to 25 (“Gen Zers”) are living at home with their parents. The Happy Grad Project will unite recent grads, encourage them to get excited about their next step, and prepare them for their life and career. Live Webinars Each…

We get it. Looking for work can be scary, especially if you’ve been at it for a long time and haven’t gotten any results.Understanding which fears are getting in the way and how to overcome them will make all the difference. Sometimes you might not be aware of which obstacle is getting in the way of your goals. If you want to overcome these fears once and for all, we invite you to join us!In this training, you’ll learn how to:Utilize strategies for coping with your job search fearsBe confident in your job search—from writing your resume to networkingFace your…

Someone once told me a corporation was a nasty thing to fall in love with—because it will NEVER love you back. This is something every job seeker should realize.The rules of loyalty in the workforce are changing. No one can deny that. However, knowing this doesn’t change the pain of getting laid off or let go. It hurts. It can wound. Each of us reacts in one of two ways: either by getting mad and hating the company we used to love, or by blaming ourselves in what can be called a state of numbness.These wounds deserve every bit of…

If your position gets terminated, should you mention that in your next interview? Many job seekers face this dilemma in their job search when they’re newly unemployed. First, you need to determine what type of termination occurred.There are two types of termination: voluntary and involuntary. If you quit, that’s called voluntary termination. If it’s involuntary termination, there are two types of that: you got fired or you got laid off. And those are also very different. Fired means you did something wrong and they couldn’t keep you. Laid off means you did nothing wrong. They were in financial trouble and…