Career Moves

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  David L.

  

  To Sound Like a Leader, Think About What You Say, and How and When You Say It

  Harvard Business Review - Rebecca Shambaugh

  Whether you are an associate manager or a senior executive, what you say, how you say it, when you say it, to whom you say it, and whether you say it within the proper context are critical components of your strategic leadership potential. This “executive voice” is less about your performance and …

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  David L.

  

  How to Get Your Resume Noticed (And Out of the Trash Bin)

  Harvard Business Review - Kristi DePaul

  Where your work meets your life. Eye-tracking research has shown that an HR professional will review your resume for a mere seven seconds, and companies are increasingly using automation to screen resumes. The days of sending a generic CV are out. You need to be able to stand out and make the …

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  David L.

  

  3 Ways to Say “No” to Your Boss

  Harvard Business Review - Paige Cohen

  Where your work meets your life. Early in your career, you may feel pressure to say “yes” to everything. It makes sense. You’re new. You’re trying to build a good reputation. But remember: Reserving your energy for the most important work — the work that will benefit you and your ambitions — will …

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  David L.

  

  Coaching a Direct Report Who Asks for Your Help

  Harvard Business Review - Deborah Grayson Riegel

  As a leader, you play an important role in helping others in a way that doesn’t rob them of their autonomy and ownership (micromanaging) or leave them wondering what they’re supposed to do next (under-leading). One area where this tension often shows up is when a direct report asks for help. What’s …

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  David L.

  

  5 Reasons to Leave Your Job — Even in a Downturn

  Harvard Business Review - Marlo Lyons

  In a tight labor market, especially when news of large and small-scale layoffs continues to proliferate, it might seem inadvisable to look for a new job if you’re employed. But if you’re not engaged in your work, that will eventually show, which could put your career at risk. Once you realize …

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  David L.

  

  How to Write an SEO-Enhanced LinkedIn Profile

  shrm.org - Mary Southern

  ​Did you know that LinkedIn has officially passed 500 million users? That's a lot of people in one spot. So how do you get recruiters who are looking …