By being proactive about seeking out new positions at different companies, even when you like your current job, you will effectively put yourself in the best position for career growth, explains Jack Kelly. Having a safe and secure job allows you to be more comfortable in interviews and patient with the job search, Kelly adds.
Conquer nervousness by focusing on the value of the content of your speech, rather than worrying about less important things, such as flubbing words or whether your shirt is tucked in properly. Good eye contact and smiles go a long way in engaging your audience and making you feel more relaxed, Elle Kaplan points out.
Contact people within your network with ties to companies you're interested in, and even weak connections can be of great benefit to your career growth, explains Hallie Crawford. Be sure to provide value back to these connections, as networking is a two-way street, she stresses.
Employee benefits and vacation time outpaced wage growth this past year, including a 12% growth in employee bonuses and other supplemental pay, according to a report from the Labor Department. Companies are reluctant to increase wages, but more willing to offer employees some sort of bonus package, says Ryan Sutton of staffing agency Robert Half.
One in four Americans now use Facebook to search for jobs, the social network says. LinkedIn is the most popular, with Facebook and Twitter right behind, as using hashtags like #jobs or #hiring are helping job candidates find work with forward-thinking companies, writes Sophie Christie.
Carve out a few minutes throughout the day for mindfulness exercises, such as focusing on your breathing and state of awareness, Buddhist monk Gelong Thubten suggests. Even "micro-moments" of mindfulness, such as focusing on your body instead of your thoughts, will make you more efficient, he adds.
Yusaku Maezawa, founder of Japanese retailer Zozo, was chosen to be the first person sent to the moon by Elon Musk's SpaceX program. The aerospace manufacturing company disclosed that Maezawa plans to travel on the Big Falcon Rocket spaceship in 2023, and that the entrepreneur paid a significant deposit for the flight that will go toward developing the $5 billion rocket.
