Pick an appropriate time and place to ask your manager for feedback on your work, such as by setting up a short meeting or sending an email instead of catching your boss off guard, writes Gabriel Shaoolian, founder of DesignRush. Ask for feedback on specific projects, and don't expect your manager to critique everything in one sitting, he writes. Glassdoor (2/13) Your career needs a purpose Help define your career purpose by compiling a list of 101 personal and professional goals, writes Julissa Shrewsbury, director of New Work Consulting. Another technique is identifying common themes in what you enjoy and what you're good at. LinkedIn (2/9)
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Making the Connection
Be careful what you put on your LinkedIn profile Never criticize a company or a person on your LinkedIn profile, and don't post unprofessional or inappropriate images, writes Liz Ryan. Be aware that your comments on other people's blog posts and your status updates will appear on your profile, she writes. Forbes (2/14)
A report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that by 2026, 57% of the jobs eliminated by automation will belong to women, and minorities will also be negatively affected by automation, articles from The Atlantic forecast. Retraining programs can help displaced employees find new positions, the bureau's report suggests. Society for Human Resource Management online (2/12)
Some employers use virtual reality during the interview process to assess how candidates would react to certain situations, writes Jennifer Shappley, a talent executive at LinkedIn. Handle these scenarios by drawing on skills you already have and by picking up some tips online. Fast Company online (2/13) Give your application an edge against the rest Make your resume stand out by giving it a design makeover and adding social media details, writes HR professional Ovidiu Voina. Add some personality to your cover letter, and include details that show you've done your research on the company and the role, he writes. The Muse (2/12)
The Water Cooler
Elk jumps, crashes low-flying helicopter in Utah A leaping elk inadvertently collided with a research helicopter in eastern Utah earlier this week, causing the vehicle to crash. The crew was attempting to trap the elk with a net so it could give the elk a tracking collar for research purposes. The Salt Lake Tribune (Utah) (2/13)
Learn to conquer your fears. That's the only art we have to learn to master these days.
