Articles tagged "Professional development"

Job searching? You should have a personal website

Standing out during a job search is an uphill battle. One thing that can help: linking to a personal website at the top of your resume or application. 

10 mistakes you're making as a startup employee

I would like to share with you some mistakes that are easy to make when you work for a startup. How do I know? Because I've made them all. 

Busting the career ladder myth

Let's consider what happens when we free ourselves from trying to reach the top of the ladder to instead carve our own paths as a career river flowing toward our ultimate objective: the ocean.

How to automate a manual process without feeling overwhelmed

We talk a lot about automating manual processes on the Zapier blog. It's kind of our thing.  But something we've realized over the years is that an automation mindset is something that takes time to develop. People don't always know where to start.

What to expect when moving from a small company to a big(ger) one

Before working at Zapier, I was at an eight-person company. So before I started, all I could do was think about the 400 some-odd difference in size—I had no idea what to expect.

Not everyone wants to be a leader

Leadership: "the action of leading a group of people or an organization." The official definition of the word uses its own word to describe it. It's vague and mysterious, and yet it's the key to lifelong success. Or so it's made out to be.

Managers: Never just text your reports the word "hi"

If my manager ever texts me "hi", "hello", or "hey" without any further context, I will assume that I'm fired. It's the only logical conclusion. The same goes for "are you around?", "let me know when you get in," and "can we talk?"

Career growth is about more than titles

Recently, I saw a bunch of former coworkers moving on to new roles, new jobs, and new companies. I love seeing old friends take risks with new opportunities. But I'll admit it: this prompted a bit of a reflective moment on my own growth.

I joined 4 Slack groups for marketers to see which are worth your time

Being part of a professional community can help you be better at your current job and grow your network for when it's time for your next one. I wanted to get a sense of what marketing Slack groups were like, so joined a few—and here's what I found

Why you should hire early-career engineers

Early-career engineers, sometimes called "L1s," will have little to no experience, but they can be a more productive addition to your team than a seasoned engineer. Here's why.