“A 2014 survey from About.com found the top three reasons why people do not like their jobs — accounting for 62 percent of responses — were communication related. The biggest issue, a lack of direction from management, was followed by poor communication overall, and constant change that is not well communicated. Under-communication, lack of communication,…
“The take-home message is this: If you want to build your confidence in public speaking, you have to go out and do some. You will be nervous, because everyone is. It will get better the more you do it though, so accepting this and getting through the initial nerve-wracking talks will send you on the…
“Networking is of course important when you are looking to expand your career horizons. Shaking hands, putting your foot in doors and making contacts are great ways to make sure that potential employers already know who you are before you send in that all-important job application.However, in 2015, an avenue of networking that is becoming…
“Every company needs hardworking, talented employees who can bring something creative and different to the table. Likewise, employees want to be confident their contributions are important and that their employers are investing time and money into their skills and career progression. High employee turnover increases expenses and decreases workplace morale and productivity. Businesses can’t thrive…
Over the weekend, I spent some time on campus here in Corvallis, experiencing some of the Homecoming events. One of the events was a free outdoor concert by country musician, and Corvallis native, Jackson Michelson. Now, it was a chilly night, with a lot of other student activities going on, and so the crowd wasn’t…
A pretty good list for anyone who is looking to improve their professional lives. Especially key for young professionals to understand that these 10 things matter, regardless of what your “job” is. Without them, you’ll never get anywhere. Top 10 Skills You Need at Work That Have Nothing to Do with Your Job