Don't be shy about asking for a raise or promotion | How to make progress on a project that doesn't have a deadline | Use your network to help find a new job
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Don't make the mistake of waiting for someone to offer you a raise or promotion because you're doing great things in your current position, says Adam Bryant. Advocate for yourself and be willing to make sure people know your goals and ambitions.
It can be difficult to move forward with a project that doesn't have a deadline, because other tasks will get in the way. Here are some tips for finding motivation to work on these projects.
Connecting with people in your immediate network can be helpful while looking for a new job, says Judith Humphrey. Don't be afraid to reach out to friends, family, HR professionals, executives, and even your current boss to discuss future workplace options and opportunities.
Poll results: Did you end up working on Labor Day?
Well, so much for a three-day weekend because half of respondents spent some time working on what is supposed to be a work-free day. I guess the next question should be if you were paid time-and-a-half for working a holiday. New poll question on Monday.
Fears about a looming recession may be overblown, economist Neil Irwin writes. Irwin points to low unemployment rates, steady consumer spending and businesses adapting successfully in the face of trade uncertainties as indicators that the economy is more resilient than people are led to believe.
After you interview for a position, make sure you continue your job search, let your references know they might be contacted, and do your best to remain patient and optimistic, says career coach Hallie Crawford. Do not make the mistake of being overly aggressive in your communication with the hiring manager, and never lie about other offers on the table.
Business owners who fill prime working hours with high-value activities will nurture their businesses and work-life balance, David Finkel writes. He urges owners to determine how much time they spend on low-value work such as unproductive meetings and tasks that could be delegated or outsourced.
Rex Sorgatz, a Jeopardy fan of 30 years, created a soundboard of some of Alex Trebek's positive affirmations in honor of the host's recent bout of cancer. "His enunciation of a simple 'correct' can make you feel like you just discovered the Ark of the Covenant, found the end of pie, translated the Voynich manuscript, and identified the Zodiac Killer--all in an afternoon," says Sorgatz. Listen here.
