An Analysis: Should You Specialize or Generalize in Your Career?
I still remember the countless hours I spent advising talented professionals on whether should you specialize or generalize in your career. It’s a question that has puzzled many, and one that I believe has been overcomplicated by career coaches and…
An Explainer: What Is a Career Development Plan?
I still remember the countless hours I spent as a young professional trying to figure out what is a career development plan and how to create one that would actually get me ahead in the corporate world. The problem was,…
A Framework for How to Create a 5-year Career Plan
I still remember the day I realized that climbing the corporate ladder wasn’t just about working hard, but about working smart. I was a young HR executive at the time, and it dawned on me that if you want to…
5 Common Salary Negotiation Mistakes to Avoid
I still remember the look on my friend’s face when he told me he had just accepted a job offer without negotiating his salary. He was excited about the new role, but I knew he had just made one of…
A Guide on How to Negotiate a Raise at Your Current Job
I still remember the first time I had to negotiate a raise for one of my team members – it was a daunting task, but also a valuable lesson in how to negotiate a raise at your current job. The…
A Guide to Researching Your Market Value Before a Negotiation
I still remember the day I realized that a guide to researching your market value was not just about throwing numbers around, but about understanding the unwritten rules of the corporate game. As a former Chief Human Resources Officer, I’ve…
A Script for How to Answer “what Are Your Salary Expectations?”
I still remember the first time I was asked about my salary expectations in a job interview. I was a young professional, eager to make a good impression, and I stumbled over my response. It wasn’t until later, after years…
A Guide to Creating a Business Case for Your Promotion
I still remember the day I had to tell a talented young executive that she wasn’t getting the promotion she deserved, not because she wasn’t qualified, but because she hadn’t made a strong enough business case for her advancement. It…
A Guide on How to Increase Your Visibility at Work
I still remember the day I realized that being good at my job wasn’t enough to get ahead in the corporate world. I was a rising star in the HR department, consistently delivering high-quality results, but somehow, I was still…
The 5 Skills You Need to Get Promoted to Manager
I still remember the day I realized that getting promoted to manager wasn’t just about working hard and putting in extra hours. In fact, I’ve seen many talented professionals get overlooked for promotions because they lacked the skills you need…