Is my accent hurting my career? A question I’ve asked myself many times… Recently, Vladimir shared with me how he feels about his foreign accent and wondered if it is holding him back professionally. While there is no doubt having an accent can impact your first impression, there are ways
How can I avoid being labeled by my age in the workplace? Whether you are fresh out of school or have been working for decades, I'm sure you've come across this common discrimination. Truth to be told, age discrimination is all too common. In both directions – being perceived as
Too casual for the workplace? Should I change my personal style? Should I be sacrificing my personal style for a first impression? Should I change my personal style because it could hurt my career or business? If you've ever asked yourself this question, trust me, you're not alone! When it
Is getting a certification worth it? Perception of certifications There is a ton of information out there about the positive impacts additional certifications can have on your career. And since there ARE already enough articles and videos that cover these career and salary impacts, let's read between the lines instead
Politics and first impressions: How to instantly influence voters If you only had seven seconds, to make someone trust you, believe in you, … vote for you - how would you use them? And would you try to influence voters? Will your first impression affect voting decisions if you are
Smiling is a powerful form of non-verbal communication, but what does yours say? According to the three-part study (commissioned by match.com), which included simulated job interviews, simulated first dates, and a quantitative online survey, there is a correlation between your smile and success. More than half of the study participants were more
What makes you stand out from the crowd? On average, each corporate job offer attracts 250 resumes. Of those candidates, 4 to 6 will get called for an interview, and only one will get the job, according to Glassdoor. Demand for jobs fluctuates; however, with an average of 250 resumes per job
Your workspace cleanliness says a lot about your work style. According to another survey of over one thousand workers by the staffing firm Adecco, fifty-seven percent of Americans admit they judge their coworkers based on how tidy or messy they keep their workspaces. Nearly half reveal they have been "appalled" by how
Too fat, too old, too short — How negative self-talk impacts your self-esteem and self-confidence Are you putting yourself down? Do you find yourself entertaining negative self-talk on a regular basis? Do you feel you are “too fat”, “too short”, “too old” and as though it is a constant battle
What do you think matters the most about your presence in the workplace? For those who work in an office or in-person working environment, it is common to focus primarily on the skills you bring to your employer and the knowledge you carry with you. It is easy to forget, especially as
