16 years ago this week I was lying on a bed in the intensive care unit of Liverpool University hospital. My face looked as if somebody had just exploded a bomb in the middle of my head. Against great odds, I was still alive after some of the most complex surgery that is possible.
Research has shown that women do ask for raises as often as men, we are just less likely to get them. So, what are some strategies women can use to get in negotiating and be successful?
For someone still in high school during the Great Recession, I do not have the experience others have with taking on more roles as the number of employees around dwindles.
If you’ve been doing this for a while there are certain questions that continue to pop up. Some you will have a standard answer for and some will change over time as technology or best practices evolve.
At some point in your career, you may feel like you’re stuck in a rut, or that you aren’t sure on the direction you’re headed in. If you’re feeling this way, then don’t fear. It may be worth speaking to your employer and working with them to create a personal development plan that works for you.
Loyalty. Duty. Respect. Selfless Service. Honor. Integrity. Personal Courage. The US Army’s values are clearly spelled out, as core values are in all military organizations.
Being skilled in many areas and picking up new processes quickly is a great asset to an organization, but it can also place you in uncomfortable situations, such as too many projects that are not directly related to your position.
You want to make a careful, thought out decision but it’s a hard one. How do you know when you have contemplated enough to move on? How do you know when to just make the choice and proceed? “Is it soup yet?”
The job seeking process mostly means not falling for the nobody reads this trap. This is what some articles state about the job application cover letter. The document works as an addition to your resume which helps you stand out mainly in the industry of government jobs.