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What to Do When You’re Put on a Formal Performance Improvement Plan

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The process can be overwhelming and emotional. I know that a lot of you (my blog readers) trust me because I recognize the complexity and nuance of workplace issues like this. I always recommend creating new processes. No one goes to work with the intention of performing poorly. Yet, it happens.

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Career Success A to Z:F is for Fail Forward

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When it comes to career success, failure should be seen as an inevitable and valuable part of the process. I’ve actually failed so many times that I’ve created a process for what to do. If you’ve been following me for any period of time, you know I love a good process. This is the MOST important part of the process.

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Career Success A to Z: O is for Opportunize

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We have to play an active part in that process. That’s when I started my first blog in 2007. Members have the option to sign up and receive blog posts directly in their email inbox as soon as they are published. If we are passive, many opportunities remain hidden. Years ago, I was feeling really unfilled with work.

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4 Social Resume Strategies to Help You Get Seen and Get Hired

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While these tools aren’t a replacement for the traditional resume, they can be a helpful addition to the job search process. If you’re a newbie, there are several easy, low-cost platforms that walk you through the process of creating a website step-by-step. Start a Blog. Blogs got a bad reputation a while ago.

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Career Success A to Z:D is for Diminishing Returns

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That process is something I am truly passionate about helping professionals navigate. Even if you fail , you’ll have reached a new place from which to begin your process again. We have to give ourselves the space to really invest in the process. However, all too often, I see people reach the point of diminishing returns.

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Career Success A to Z: E is for Etiquette

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Conversely, demonstrating proper etiquette in the negotiation process provides unspoken—even subconscious—leverage. Using proper etiquette helps establish a respectful, comfortable rapport, which eases the sales process. It helps demonstrate that you are a savvy, confident and shrewd businessperson. Raises & Promotions.

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Life In Progress

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I wanted to take just a minute to update all of you about what’s been going on around here because I haven’t had a chance to write a new blog post in several weeks. For those of you who don’t know, I’ve been in the process of relocating from Atlanta, GA to Denver, CO. You see…life has kind of…gotten in the way. Yes, that’s a huge move.

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