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Career Advice Be Gone - August 13, 2024
How to climb the career ladder, a career development worksheet, and more…
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Welcome back. 👋 Grab your reading glasses and a cup of joe, because today’s edition is all about self worth and development, and how to advocate for yourself at work.
This week’s fuel and work wisdom:
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TODAY’S TO DO
Give yourself a pep talk. 💪 Talking to yourself in 2nd or 3rd person (like “you’ve got this!” or “John doesn’t sweat the small stuff!”) can help regulate your emotions, allowing you to navigate tricky situations more easily. The science of pep talks →
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
The career advice you shouldn’t listen to ❌
Alex, the “career queen”, explains why going above and beyond doesn’t do you any favors. Watch her video as she explains ways you can advocate for yourself at work. 👇
GROWTH HUB
📚 TO READ: Add these 30 books to your reading list to boost your career development and personal growth.
🤓 TO LEARN: Shape your professional journey with our carefully curated collection of 20 career lessons you should live by.
🚀 TO THRIVE: Inspire success at work and in your career with our list of useful, no-nonsense habits and strategies.
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CAREER INSPO
Sometimes self-sabotage doesn’t look like self-sabotage on the surface, so it can be harder to spot. How many of these unhelpful habits (which might appear harmless) are you guilty of? 😶
GETTING AHEAD
How to advocate for yourself at work 📣
Standing up for yourself at work can be challenging. You might be overpowered by extroverts who don’t give you a second to talk in meetings, or just simply lack the confidence to fight your own corner.
That said, it’s essential to be your own cheerleader. Here are five ways to advocate for yourself at work:
Understand your position ❕
A main part of being a strong advocate for yourself is understanding your position and what you bring to the table. Read over the description of your role, and make a note of what you do well.
List your goals ✍️
If you want to succeed in the workplace, you should have a list of goals created. By ticking off those goals, you’ll know that you’re working towards success, which, in turn, can help you talk about it to others.
Foster strong relationships 🧍
You won’t get anywhere at work unless you’re likable. Having a strong network in the workplace will allow others to advocate for you too.
Be assertive 💪
Remain poised when you encounter obstacles in the workplace, and be assertive when it comes to assigning tasks and giving instructions.
Be prepared for resistance ⛔
When you speak up for yourself, you’re going to have people that won’t agree or fight your corner. So, be prepared to receive some resistance.
WORK TRENDS
Employed jobseekers fear unexpected layoffs. 😨 A new survey records 31 % of jobseekers expressing concerns over losing their job before finding another one — up from 28 % in the fall of 2023 and 24 % in the spring of 2023. Read the story →
TODAY’S GIFT
Take the reins of your career growth
If you’ve been feeling like your career growth has been on autopilot lately, it may be time to take charge. Our Career Development Worksheet can help with that, guiding you through a self-assessment and setting goals!
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Stay tuned for more awesome gifts…
EXTRA BRAIN FUEL
🤹 20 Interpersonal Skills that Employers Love: From relationship management to conflict management, these skills will make you more hireable.
📄 How to Tailor Your Résumé: A step-by-step guide to customizing your application to your target job — and impressing hiring managers.
💼 The Complete Guide to Group Interviews: Learn what they are, why employers use them, and how to ace them like the pro we know you are.
THE BREAK ROOM
Employee tears via Instagram
Before you run!
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