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Posts Tagged ‘Professional Development’
Kory Green – An auditor with career ambition
Reading Time: 2 minutes Some people associate temporary work with short-term assignments. But Kory Green of Columbia, South Carolina knows different. His association with Kelly® has served to propel his career forward and pave his way for a bright future. A graduate of the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Kory first came to Kelly in 2009. Since then, he…
Read MoreWork for college students: part-time, temporary
Reading Time: 2 minutes Most students work a part-time job to help cover the costs of college. Working as a waiter or waitress, baby sitter, or store attendant are all popular choices for students to earn some extra cash. But did you know that your choice of part-time or temp job now is going to have a significant impact…
Read MoreTop 5 certifications to advance your management career
Reading Time: 3 minutes As a manager, you understand the importance of on-the-job experience. Working on innovative projects, attending trade shows, and representing your company at conferences are all excellent ways to expand your skills and network. If you can’t get enough of the type of experience you are looking for, management certifications are a great tool to usher…
Read MoreWhy you should always be early for work
Reading Time: 2 minutes Do you always run late in the mornings? Do you find it challenging to get to your desk without being the last one in the office? Being late can hurt your career If you’ve answered “Yes!” to either of these questions, you might be doing your career more harm than good. According to a…
Read MoreTips for asking for a pay raise
Reading Time: 2 minutes You’ve been in your current position for more than a year, you’ve consistently taken on more responsibility — and you’ve done well. So isn’t it time you got a pay raise? However, talking to your supervisor about your salary isn’t something you should take lightly. These tips can help you prepare to have this…
Read MoreWorking on a cross-functional team – best practices
Reading Time: 2 minutes Cross-functional teams — maybe you’ve read the term in a job application, or perhaps you’ve heard your colleagues use it around the office. Either way, if you’re an accomplished professional, chances are relatively high that sooner or later, you’ll be asked to join one. But what exactly is a cross-functional team, and how can you…
Read MoreConsidering a new career path in science? 6 tips to get started
Reading Time: 3 minutes Are you stuck in a career track or discipline within science that you’re not passionate about anymore? Rest assured, you’re not alone. Many scientists choose a career based on interests they developed during their teens or early twenties. And since our interests and priorities change over time, it’s not uncommon to find yourself in a…
Read More7 tips to get started on a different engineering career path
Reading Time: 3 minutes Are you in an engineering discipline, job, or career path that you’ve fallen out of love with? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many engineers choose a career based on interests they developed during their teens or early twenties. Of course, our interests and priorities change over time, so it’s not uncommon to find yourself…
Read MoreChoosing a new career path – 7 tips on how to get started
Reading Time: 2 minutes Are you stuck in a career that you’re not passionate about? If so, you’re not alone. Most of us choose a career based on interests that we develop during our teens or early twenties. And since our interests and priorities change over time, it’s not uncommon to find yourself in a profession that’s not…
Read MoreQuiz – what’s your work style?
Reading Time: 2 minutes Do you always like to have everything neatly planned out? Or do you follow your intuition and look for improvements wherever possible? Or are you always focused on getting to the end goal? Knowing your work style is critical to ramping up your performance and advancing your career. Take this short quiz to find…
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