Articles tagged "Professional development"

Five tips for actually succeeding at your new job

When I was hired at Zapier back in June, I immediately panic-Googled "how to succeed in a new job." The results were soul-crushing.

It's okay to miss goals—if you learn from it

A quick Google search yields 306,000,000 results for "setting work goals.

Job Search Strategies for the Age of AI

In recent years, technology companies have set their sights on improving the recruiting process for employers, and it's resulting in many changes to how job candidates are sourced, reviewed, and considered.

Work on Your Strengths, Not Your Weaknesses

Think of something you want to improve about yourself. How would you categorize the thing you chose: Is it a strength or a weakness? In all likelihood, you chose a weakness.

How to Find a Mentor and Maintain a Meaningful Relationship

Think of the last time you faced a professional crisis: a dearth of clients, salary negotiations, a career switch.

Designing Your Work Life: Autonomy, relatedness, and competence (ARC)

At the end of the workday, we are the one responsible for making our job feel challenging and fun. Whether we are driving a bus or driving a corporate merger, this is true for any and every job.

5 Creative Ways to Stand Out When Applying for a Job

Recently, Basecamp posted five new job openings. For those five openings, they received more than 4,000 applications.

10 Tips for Making the Most of a Business Conference

Going to a business conference can be an overwhelming experience, particularly if you're attending a conference for the first time or are nervous about networking.

Work-Life Balance May Have More to Do with Your Personality Than Your Job

Work-life balance—or work-life integration—is a hot topic right now. There are dozens of articles published every week about it, and everyone has their own opinions on how to achieve it.

The Best LMS Software: 8 Learning Management Systems to Train Your Employees

Your employees require guidance at every stage. As new recruits, they need to understand your organizational policies and procedures. As they grow in their position, you'll want them to acquire new skills for their role.