When was the last time you quit a job? Did you have an exit strategy? Today, many people leave a company within two years. This is in stark contrast to employment trends even within the last decade, when employees usually stayed in positions for longer periods of...
There is a lot of discussion about millennial employees these days, since they will dominate the workforce in just a few years. Companies have to take a hard look at their strategies for attracting and engaging these newcomers to their staff. It’s not enough to...
1. What was the purpose behind writing Careeranista? I wrote Careeranista because I saw there was a definite void in the marketplace for a career guide geared toward young professional woman that provided more than just common-sense advice and was also inspirational....
Graduating from college is a magical moment in your life. It’s the formal beginning of adulthood, when its time to venture out into the world of full-time work and leave the security of your parents behind. Many young professionals spend a lot of time, energy, and...
Does it ever seem like everyone is doing the exact same thing? Maybe everyone at your job is miserable, constantly discussing the negativity and ill-advised changes by upper management. Or your social media timeline is full of engagements, weddings, or babies. This is...
Maybe you’ve found your ideal career, are employed at great company you enjoy working for that also aligns with your personal values. Congratulations! Many people do not attain this kind of satisfaction in their working lives. Getting to this point is something I...
How long do you spend online? How much time do you spend on social media? Many people report being addicted to surfing the net. The web is literally drowning in content from billions of status updates, tweets, private messages, and blog posts! And with the use of...
Have you found yourself irritable, overwhelmed, or unable to sleep? If so, its time to ask yourself ‘Are you stressed out?’ Professionals in the Millennial Generation, ages 20-34, are dealing with the highest levels of stress, which can lead to burnout and other...
Risk- exposure to the chance of injury or loss. How do you feel when you hear the word risk? Do you get butterflies in your stomach, start sweating and feeling uneasy? Or do you feel calm and composed when thinking about taking risks. It’s natural to have a mental...
How do you feel when you go into work in the morning? Are you energized and excited about the day ahead? Or do you dread getting out of bed? Most people spend eight or more hours a day working a job or combination of jobs. That translates to about a quarter of all...
