In this SmartBrief Originals post, Jessica Thiefels spells out how freelancers can bring in more clients by using their existing resources. SmartBrief/Leadership (6/5) Advice for people waiting for a promotion Seek advice from company veterans about the unspoken rules regarding promotions if you haven't received one, says career coach Kathy Caprino. If advancement isn't possible, it may be time to move on, highlighting to potential employers how your responsibilities increased, even if your title didn't change, says executive coach Joel Garfinkle. CNN (6/3)
Making the Connection
Don't badger new contacts for job search help Networking is effective if you stay in touch with new contacts via email or a lunch invitation but don't overwhelm them, writes Maurie Backman. If hoping for help with your job search, follow up only once or twice with your resume. The Motley Fool (6/4)
More companies, including Walmart and Starbucks, are extending education benefits to employees, writes Marie Davis of Penn Foster. These benefits help close skill gaps, support retention and boost productivity, Davis writes. Training magazine (5/24)
Your Next Challenge
Why follow-up is a must after sending your application It's necessary to follow up after submitting an application -- even if you've received confirmation of its arrival, writes career coach Hallie Crawford. "Your priority as an applicant is to demonstrate to the employer what you would be like as an employee if hired, and following up on a job application after a reasonable amount of time shows that you are interested in the position, organized and assertive," she writes. U.S. News & World Report (6/4)Hiring managers want quality, not quantity, with a resume Research indicates hiring managers are more impressed by the overall distinction of your accomplishments, rather than the sum total, writes Art Markman, professor of psychology and marketing. Therefore, include only exceptional successes on your resume instead of every career highlight you can think of. Ladders (6/4)
A study in Sweden has found postpartum moms have experienced less anxiety and fewer hospital visits since the passage of a law allowing fathers to take up to 30 days leave when a baby is born. The key, researchers say, is that fathers can take their leave whenever it's most needed up to a year after birth. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (6/4)
The Water Cooler
Dinosaur bones discovered by opal miner belong to new species In the 1980s, opal miner Robert Foster found several fossils in a mine in New South Wales, Australia. Scientists have now linked these bones to a new species of herbivorous dinosaur called Fostoria dhimbangunmal, according to a report in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology. Business Insider (6/4)
To take myself too seriously is the gentle kiss of death.
Leon Redbone, jazz and blues singer-songwriter and guitar player
