6 Steps to Turn Your Layoff Into an Advantage
This pandemic recession continuously turned the job market upside down. Major companies like Meta and Amazon laid off thousands of employees. Whether it’s due to budget…
43 Networking Icebreakers and Conversation Starters
Stepping into a room full of strangers can be nerve-wracking. You could be worried about making a good impression, the gap on your resume deterring…
11 Mistakes to Avoid While Networking Remotely
With remote and hybrid work environments, it’s vital to continue sharpening your virtual networking skills. There are no longer water cooler conversations or lunchtime chats.…
Accountability Without Blame
Often, finding the source of a problem means finding who to blame. It turns into “who was in charge” and then throwing colleagues under the…
Accountability vs. Responsibility Plus Examples
At a glance, accountability vs. responsibility seems like basic traits anyone would develop naturally in adolescence. Children make a mess and are taught responsibility by…
How to Ace Your First Mentor Meeting
You worked hard to find the right person to mentor you, so you should get the most out of your time with them. Whether it’s…
Lessons Learned: 8 In-Person Chapter Networking Events
Earlier this year, one of my colleagues tossed out the idea of hosting a summer road show. We would visit our local chapters while supporting…
How to Effectively Ask Someone to Mentor You
Besides assigned mentors or programs, your professional development is mainly up to you. Asking someone out of the blue may not get the results you…
Ending a Mentor Relationship Without Negative Impact
Ending a mentor relationship might feel like a break-up. Things change and pull you away, but you do not want to hurt their feelings. Saying…
Beware These 9 Mentor and Mentee Red Flags
Mentorship can be the key to professional development, but it takes a good working relationship and clear communication to make it happen. Not every mentor/mentee…