If your voice and ideas are going unnoticed on the job -- maybe you're quiet or work remotely -- there are actions you can take to overcome the issue, says Robin Madell. Get noticed by following up on a problem, using visuals, making your case, telling stories, networking, and writing, Madell writes.
Each time you have a career choice to make, consider the risk and reward, the short- and long-term outcomes, and alternative paths, writes Vicki Walia. "It is important that we be open to embracing new career opportunities, and, when the moment is right, consider taking risks and pursue some new challenges," Walia states.
The quality of your follow-up email can make a difference in whether or not you receive a reply, writes Allen Gannett. Make your email relatable, personal and short, and follow the 3x3 rule, says Gannett.
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The employment market is so hot that many job seekers are receiving multiple offers, revealing that many of them do not know how to turn down a job or negotiate an offer. More than a quarter of 2,800 employees polled by Robert Half said they have backed out after accepting a new job, and some just "ghost," or disappear without letting the employer know that they do not want the job.
Make the most of your interview situation and schedule your interview in the morning when possible, says Kimberly Thompson. "It can be easier for an interviewer to concentrate with a clear mind on you before their day gets hectic," Thompson writes.
You can quickly learn about the culture of your new company by searching the Slack archives, says Nick Douglas. Search your own name, the person you're replacing, and your job title to get a heads up on your new position, Douglas writes.
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Make sure you bring your best you into your new job, and leave the negativity from your last position behind, states Kourtney Whitehead. The bad work environment likely affected some of your personal relationships so "be sure to thank the supporters that stood by you and helped you get to this fresh start," she writes.
Ryne Melcher, the track and field coach at a Vancouver high school, made a bet with his students; if they won a championship title for the second year with more points than the last, he would run 100 kilometers on the school's track. The team held up their end by winning the title by 43 more points than the previous year, and Melcher kept his promise by taking 250 laps over 13 hours, with many of his athletes and community members joining in the run.
