Articles tagged "Professional development"

Generalist vs. specialist: Which should you be?

I asked professionals across industries and with all sorts of backgrounds about their experiences to see what they thought about the generalist vs. specialist debate.

What are soft skills? 45 examples to advance your career

Looking to improve your soft skills game? Check out these examples, definitions, and tips for adding soft skills to your resume.

I did a LinkedIn 30-day challenge—here's what I learned

37 engaging team-building activities for work to boost collaboration

Tired of awkward team building? Discover fun in-person and remote team-building activities for work to improve communication, collaboration, and morale.

Assertive communication: How to get what you want—respectfully 

Communicating at work can be a balancing act—you need to get things done, but everyone communicates differently. Here's how assertive communication can help.

How to achieve your career growth goals through experience and exposure

You don't need a five-year plan to grow—you just need a direction and one good next step. This exercise helps you find both.

What to do when you lose your job

I was laid off from my full-time job recently, and given what's going on in the world right now, it's clear I'm not alone. I knew I would need a plan to manage this big change, so I was intentional about how I reacted and moved forward.

How to use ChatGPT to write a cover letter (with prompts)

Use these ChatGPT cover letter prompts to help you write a cover letter that stands out.

7 portfolio examples—and tips to create your own

I rounded up seven of the best portfolio examples I could find—I'll walk you through each one and what you can learn from them.

How to find a job: 6 practical tips for job seekers

Get valuable job hunting tips from a seasoned job-seeker, including leveraging your network, using keywords in your search, and signing up for job alerts.