Articles of Interest (Jan. 16, 2017)

This blog is dedicated to help people regardless of where you are at in your professional journey. There are a lot of articles in this installment. Why so many articles? First, it has been a while since I posted; next, there has been a lot of great information out there. I hope that you've found this blog as a resource.  

ARTICLES OF INTEREST

STRATEGIC

Lead Better Teams, Engage More Customers and Find Your Next Market (Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management)

Side note: I have learned while working in higher education that there are internal sources that can help an individual. Within higher education, you have access to industry resources and leaders. I have developed a rapport with particular individuals within institutions to help me in my growth journey. 

7 Career Habits That Could Make or Break You in 2017 (CNBC)

ENGAGED

5 Finishing Touches that Make One Brilliant Resume (YouTern)

Side note: Prior to taking my current position at Pacific University, I was able to meet Mark Babbitt from YouTern, who helped me learn more about the job seeking process. It was an information discussion that helped me reposition and rediscover what I needed to do in my job search.

3 Mindset Changes That'll Help You Succeed at Your New Job (Antonio Neves, Forbes)

5 Reasons You Need to Start Joining Twitter Chats (Agorapulse)

7 Habits You Need to Give Up to Fulfill Your Potential in 2017 (inc.com)

TEAMWORK

How to Pick Influencers and Land Your Mentors (inc.com)

One of the most significant things that I have done in my career is to have influencers and mentors to foster my growth. In a job search, the role of your influencers and mentors is very important. Set up accountability and responsibility to one another in the process. Establish a timeline of deadlines and duties in the process.