Articles by Nicole Williams
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This is a guest post on best practices around social networking from Nicole Williams. For similar posts check out our series on networking tips and tricks here. – Ed.
It may not surprise you, but LinkedIn’s latest study found (in a survey of nearly 1,000 female professionals in the U.S.) that 82 percent of women agree that having a mentor is important. But what will knock your socks off is that considering the competitive employment landscape, and the universal belief that mentorship is a critical component to career success, 19 percent (that’s nearly one out of every five women) have NEVER had a mentor.
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This is a guest post on best practices around social networking from Nicole Williams. For similar posts check out our series on networking tips and tricks here. – Ed.
It’s no surprise considering the ever-increasing number of hours we’re logging, in way too close quarters and under immense performance pressure that our office mates are driving us up the cubicle wall.
Whether it be the empty coffee pot or the gum-smacking intern, the laundry list of office pet peeves is getting longer and longer with people not taking ownership for their actions having the distinction of hitting the number one spot in LinkedIn’s global survey of most irritating office pet peeves. More pet peeves and tips to overcome them after the infographic.
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This is a guest post on best practices around social networking from Nicole Williams. For similar posts check out our series on networking tips and tricks here. – Ed.
Millions of professionals donate their time volunteering that impacts the lives of others, but it turns out volunteering is as good for your career as it is to those you help. Here’s how:
Helping Others Matters – All that time you spent raising record amounts of money, the year-end event you planned to perfection all felt like real work and…it was. New research from LinkedIn shows that one out of every five hiring managers in the U.S. agree they have hired a candidate because of their volunteer work experience. Your volunteer experience counts and if you don’t include it in your profile, on your resume or when you’re negotiating for a promotion you’re not getting the credit you deserve.
- Topics:
- Consumer,
- LinkedIn Tips,
- New LinkedIn Features,
- Profile
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This is a guest post on best practices around social networking from Nicole Williams. For similar posts check out our series on networking tips and tricks here. – Ed.
Does the new movie Horrible Bosses ring familiar? If you are coping with a less-than stellar boss, it may be time to take action. Rather than simply hoping for things to improve, why not try to change the situation with some of the following tactics.
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Keep an Open Mind – Don’t assume your boss has nefarious intentions. It’s possible your manager is simply unaware of the effect of his or her actions. Go into each encounter with the assumption that they mean well, but are clumsyabout interpersonal relations.
Connection Campaign – If you can’t connect with a “bad boss”, be sure you have a strong network ofconnections with co-workers. They can help provide direction, feedback and support on work projects when you aren’t getting that constructive support from your boss. Be sure your connections stretch across different departments and that way, if things get really bad (your boss can’t – or won’t – change), you’ll have contacts that can help you transition to another department.
Have “The Talk” – Surprising, as it seems, most managers appreciate honest feedback. So give yours the opportunity to address your concerns about problem behaviors sooner rather than later (when you are so frustrated that you are ready to leave the company). For the best result, choose the right time and setting for this discussion. Don’t try to tackle “the talk” as your boss is dashing to a meeting or heading out the door to their kid’s soccer match, or in a meeting or hallway in front of co-workers. Instead, schedule time on their calendar and pick a neutral location like a quiet conference room away from teammates and higher ups.
Be Prepared – If things don’t change, it may be time to move on. In fact, in the current economy, whether you work with a stellar boss or a horrible one, you shouldalways be preparing for your next career move. Don’t wait until you are out the door to lay the groundwork for your next job. Now is the time to make sure that your LinkedIn profile showcases your latest accomplishments,that you are actively growing your network of connections, and that you are up to date on industry news.
And, feel free to share your experience of dealing with a bad boss in the comments section. Or, talk to us @linkedin.
- Topics:
- Consumer,
- LinkedIn Tips
