Practice Articulating Your Strengths
The hypothesis that employees are happier and more productive when their work aligns with their natural talents or strengths is based on research in the field of positive psychology. Two assessments designed to identify strengths – Gallup’s StrengthsFinder (or StrengthsQuest) and VIA’s Survey of Character … Read more
To Stand Out to Employers, Learn to Write Well
Writing ability is valued by employers throughout the economy for good reason. Bad writing wastes people’s time and saps their mental energy, reducing productivity; it can lead to misunderstandings and even costly mistakes. From a reader’s perspective, writing that is clear and coherent is easy … Read more