I’m going to give it to you straight: You’re probably not being assertive enough at work. But don’t get down on yourself. It’s because you’re conditioned and discouraged not to be. Just type “women” and “assertive” into a search engine and you’ll find one piece of research after the next showing that when women are… read more
Job Seekers
How is Your Phone Etiquette?
Ring, ring, ring… It’s for you! In a world of texting and email, phone etiquette has fallen by the wayside. Slang and casual conversation is okay with friends and family, but it doesn’t fly with employers or other professionals. If you want to be taken seriously you might want to examine your phone etiquette. As… read more
If You’re Not Outside Your Comfort Zone, You Won’t Learn Anything
You need to speak in public, but your knees buckle even before you reach the podium. You want to expand your network, but you’d rather swallow nails than make small talk with strangers. Speaking up in meetings would further your reputation at work, but you’re afraid of saying the wrong thing. Situations like these —… read more
Why Working ‘Just’ Three Days a Week As a Nurse Is Utterly Exhausting
was sitting at my computer screen, entering orders for a physician, and trying not to forget what he had said since I had neglected to write it down. I was charting my note, mentally taking inventory of all the tasks I had accomplished and problems I had identified and reported. My eyes felt gritty and… read more
11 signs your boss is impressed with you, even if it doesn’t seem like it
Getting along with your boss is a pretty crucial part of succeeding at work. Your manager likely controls whether or not you get promoted, demoted, or fired, after all. Your job is in their hands. Some bosses make it clear if they adore you — non-romantically, of course. They heap on the praise, give positive… read more
10 Uncomfortable Deeds That Will Make You More Successful
Travis Bradberry T.S. Eliot was clearly onto something when he asked, “If you aren’t in over your head, how do you know how tall you are?” The very act of stepping outside of your comfort zone is critical to your success and well-being. Our brains are wired such that it’s difficult to take action until… read more
How To Get Your Job Interviewer Off The Script
You are not going to get a job that deserves you by sitting in the chair like a Good Little Job-Seeker and answering questions. You have to get your interviewer off the script! A ‘screener’ or HR interviewer who interviews you before you meet your own hiring manager may have a hard time getting off their interview… read more
The Effective CNO: 5 Skills Great Nurse Leaders Use to Manage Change
Inspiring and engaging staff and operating with transparency are some of the proven ways nurse leaders can keep their teams on their toes. Change used to come in short bursts, but now it’s continuous. As the health care industry pivots to accountable care organizations and prepares for population health, the pace of change is accelerating…. read more
When employers look at you online, what should they see?
On Behalf Of Alan from Interview Success Formula Nearly 80% of employers do an online search for potential candidates. What will they learn about you? You always dress the part in live interviews. Let’s make sure your online presence matches up. And, puts your best foot forward. The place to start is with LinkedIn. This… read more
Ten Things You Must Do Before Accepting A Job Offer
Pilots use a checklist to make sure that everything that’s supposed to happen before a flight does happen. You need a checklist too, to make sure that you’ve covered all the bases before you accept a job offer. Here’s a list of 10 things to do before you say “Yes, I’ll take the job!” 10 Things You… read more