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May 8, 2019The Best Defense Is A Strong Offense — Especially When Addressing Your Shortcomings
It’s one of those cliché interview questions: what’s your biggest weakness? If you’re ever interviewing with me, I like to mix it up a little and ask, “what is your personal kryptonite,” but I’m getting at the same thing. If you’re being considered for a promotion, the decision makers will definitely bring up your shortcomings, […]
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May 4, 2019
Build your own lightsaber or master ‘Star Wars’ special effects with these $20 online courses
As a long-time Star Wars fan, you’ve likely celebrated countless May the Fourths with all of the binge-watching, merchandise buying, and arguing over conspiracy theories possible. This year, take a step further into your favorite universe: Udemy offers several Star Wars-themed online courses to give hardcore fans a hands-on way to commemorate their favorite franchise. […]
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April 29, 2019
6 signs you’re way more productive than the average person
On a scale of one to 10, how would you rate your level of productivity? If you consider yourself to be someone who is easily overwhelmed with work, you’re in good company. In the current “always on” work culture, even the most productive people feel like they don’t accomplish much on a daily basis. And […]
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April 27, 2019
Feedback isn’t the problem, but the way that we deliver it is broken
The March/April issue of Harvard Business Review featured an article titled, “The Feedback Fallacy” on its cover. In it, the co-authors argue that feedback in the workplace is mostly useless, even potentially damaging, because it’s based on flawed assumptions, hidden biases, and unrecognized ignorance. As a learning and development professional and the creator and teacher […]
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April 25, 2019
Udemy SVP Cara Brennan Allamano On 4 Ways We Can Avoid Workplace Burnout
Even though we know it’s bad for us, American workers can’t seem to give ourselves a break. Too many of us still buy into “hustle culture” and try to burn the candle at both ends. It’s no surprise we’re suffering from burnout at epidemic rates. My company’s research found nearly half (47%) of workers surveyed […]
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April 24, 2019
5 out-of-the-box ways to boost productivity on insanely busy weeks
Being productive is crucial every day — but especially on your busiest weeks. You need to perform at your best to hit deadlines, but distractions and time-consuming tasks can keep you from doing that. Luckily, you can avoid those productivity blockers with these simple, non-traditional tips that help you boost productivity during your busiest weeks. […]
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March 12, 2019
This is the best way to follow up after an interview to stand out
The interview went well and you left feeling optimistic about the potential of getting an offer. If you’re like the majority of job seekers, you’ll take a wait-and-see attitude, checking your email and keeping your fingers crossed. This can be a mistake. “Just because interview is over doesn’t mean you should stop,” says Helen Oloroso, […]
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March 6, 2019
The Upskilling Imperative: Why Accomplishments Alone Won’t Earn You A Promotion
Too many employees get promoted based on what they’ve done in the past, not because they have a proven aptitude for the next role. This is especially true when individual contributors move into management positions. My company’s research found overwhelming evidence that people are promoted into management too quickly, and many employees think their supervisors […]
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How Singapore is retraining workers for a more automated workplace
Automation and AI has left some American workers worried they lack the skill sets to compete in a changing economy. Singapore’s SkillsFuture program offers one national re-education model that aims to address such concerns. The big picture: Since the launch of the program in 2016, over 285,000 people — more than 10% of adult residents […]
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February 26, 2019
New Research Shows This Is the Most Needed Soft Skill in 2019
If you’re an even mildly ambitious worker, odds are you’re interested in building your skills–whether you’re a millennial or any demographic. I’m just as interested, so when new research surfaced on soft skills needed in today’s business world, it caught my attention. A new study from Udemy outlined the top soft skills needed in 2019, […]
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February 22, 2019
7 Ways to Earn an Extra $1,000 This Month
Earning extra income through a side hustle, gig app or freelance job is a legitimate way to stretch your budget, jump-start financial goals or pay off debt. These days, there are myriad opportunities for making extra money online via apps and through part-time in-person work. But not all side hustles are created equal or will […]
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What Are The Top 10 Soft Skills For The Future Of Work?
The future of work is likely to herald a wide range of new jobs, many of which we can scarcely conceive today (although that hasn’t stopped consultancy firm Cognizant having a go). There has been understandable attention given to the kind of skills these jobs might require. For instance, at the tail end of last […]
