Women can be reticent to apply for jobs unless they meet almost all Essential criteria. In the current buyer’s market, many talented, capable women could be successful in filling roles- if only they would apply.
Category: Career Confidence
Posts explore approaches, tactics and literature on building confidence and self-efficacy in order to increase personal and career fulfilment.
3 ways to reduce your presentation anxieties
Many people experience anxiety before giving a presentation. While this is commonplace, there are a number of things you can do which will help you feel more confident when delivering.
How to escape a job you feel trapped in
What stops us applying for jobs we really want? Often we make assumptions without any supportive evidence – and cheat ourselves out of what could be great development opportunities.
How to create a successful personal brand
You are your brand. As Jeff Bezos says: ‘Your brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room.’ Understand how others perceive you. Decide what you want to cultivate and what needs work. Develop your authentic personal power.
Toxic Workplace Culture
Toxic workplaces enable bullies to thrive. Understanding the behaviour of bullies may help you recognise and be better prepared to handle them. However, unless your organisation is committed to supporting the victims of bullying this can be a challenge.
Are you a LinkedIn Luddite, Lurker or Luminary?
Some academics are resistant to using LinkedIn as a professional networking platform, preferring to avoid it or to observe the action from the side lines. However, for those who embrace it, it’s a great way to increase visibility and extend your network.