It's a topic that I have discussed before but important enough to repeat. The #1 rule is to remain professional at all times. You worked hard to create those relationships! You want to leave with integrity and with your head held high. Here are "3 Do's" when resigning from your job. Write a short letter of resignation and express appreciation for the opportunity to work with the firm and the people. Next, make sure that you tie up as many loose ends ...
The reality is that a huge portion of the jobs that will exist 5 years from now don’t exist today. So it’s a bit of a farce to say “in 5 years I want to be Director of this specific area” or “VP of that product”. The best way to answer that question is to reply something like this: “That’s a really valid question, and, I’m not sure I can answer you specifically. The pace of change in technology and globalization, along with the trend ...
A truly introverted boss is someone who is energized internally and drained by being in groups with other people for an extended period of time. This can be challenging if they don't proactively seek to be included in conversations and meetings where important relationships are formed and where key information is shared. That can really hinder the boss' ability to get things done and can prevent his/her employees from having the information and connections to advance their projects or even in their career. What's ...
Here are my favorite books that were posted in Enerpace's social media during Get Caught Reading month of May 2022. All of the following books are on Career! “Your Brain at Work” - Dr. David Rock utilizes neuroscience to demonstrate how we can stay focused despite all our daily distractions and work smarter every day. The book is an interesting read since it follows a couple – one an entrepreneur and one a corporate executive – through the realistic situations they encounter in an ...
When you are ready to resign, the #1 rule is to remain professional at all times. Write a short letter of resignation and express appreciation for the opportunity to work with the firm and the people. Bring that letter to your direct manager or supervisor if you are physically located in the same office. Otherwise, email is fine with a follow-up phone call letting your boss know it has been sent. Start the conversation with a simple statement - "While I greatly appreciate the opportunities and learning I've ...
How do you know when it's time to leave your job? It's time to quit when you wake up dreading the day. When you're depressed every Sunday at the thought of the week ahead. When you are bored daily. When your health is suffering. When you don't see any room for advancement or when your boss or coworkers are abusive. It's usually easier to tell that your job is in jeopardy in merger/acquisition situations. For instance, if you work in corporate finance and your ...
Things I wish I knew before becoming a new manager – That my success depended on making my employees successful My real job is to make sure my people have what they need to do their jobs Coaching skills so I could “teach them to fish instead of giving them the fish”. A good manager asks the questions that helps folks think their way to the right answer. That being a manager entails being part coach, part parent, part therapist, part teacher, part cheerleader, ...
The top 3 signs you’re bored on the job are: you wake up dreading the day, you’re depressed every Sunday at the thought of the week ahead, you don’t see any room for advancement or none of your projects/responsibilities interest you. Try these tips to refresh your work spirit: Focus on the good: even though you are bored, are there any aspects you’re grateful for? A short commute? Your coworker who’s become a friend? A fun project, even if it was in the ...
