Everyone you meet will form opinions based on what you say and write. That’s why I’m so excited to announce my new book, Write & Speak Like a Professional: Success in 20 Minutes a Day. Strong written and spoken communication skills are crucial to opening doors. Millennial Branding’s research showed soft skills topped the list of “must […]
How to manage your time and life
Are you overwhelmed by life’s details? Whether you’re looking for a job, or you’re fully ensconced in a career, do you feel like you’re always running to catch up, and never completely in control of your day-to-day work and home life? I wrote a new book just for you! Manage Your Time & Your Life: Success in […]
Tips to succeed at your first job
Lauren Berger’s book, Welcome to the Real World, provides tips to help workplace novices figure out everything they’ll need to know to succeed at their first jobs. Lauren, also known as the “Intern Queen,” was gracious enough to share some thoughts about her book and some advice she’d offer anyone getting ready to go to work […]
Nominate the books that shape work
From Ben Franklin to Betty Friedan, from “Of Mice and Men” to “The Devil Wears Prada,” the U.S. Department of Labor launches the “Books that Shaped Work in America” project. This Centennial project invites the public to compile a list of books about work, workers and workplaces and learn about department’s mission and history.
Learn to promote yourself for career success
One of the mantras I’ve been sharing lately and I believe everyone needs to keep in mind is that everyone’s job is temporary. In the not-too-distant future, more and more people will begin to find their jobs no longer exist as traditional positions. Instead, companies will begin to hire contractors or freelancers to accomplish the […]