Network as much as you can, and work anywhere that provides a good environment for you, says makeup entrepreneur Bobbi Brown. Avoid worrying, be true to yourself and try something new if your current gig isn't working out, she says. Ladders (3/7) Craft the job you want from what you have You can restructure your job to suit what you want to get out of it, writes Melody Wilding. Take on different types of projects and draw on your experiences to recraft your role, she writes. Quartz (3/2)
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Making the Connection
LinkedIn Groups can expand your network Don't discount LinkedIn Groups as a way to network with like-minded people in specific industries, writes Nancy Collamer. With new features, the tool can help you seek out new job opportunities and learn about other fields, she writes. Forbes (3/5)
Training and arming managers to protect the workplace carry legal implications, including liability for accidental injury or death and for the mental health of individuals who carry firearms, employment-law attorneys say. Lawyers recommend hiring a safety consultant to identify vulnerabilities and threats. Society for Human Resource Management online (3/6)
Your Next Challenge
How to apply for a job in a different industry When you're switching careers, use your resume to highlight large projects in which you collaborated with other departments, writes Erica Breuer, founder of Cake Resumes. Include relevant experience even if it's from a long time ago, but don't lie about previous job titles to sound more qualified. Fast Company online (3/7)
The Water Cooler
N.J. man seeks donations after $1,635 Uber ride A New Jersey man is seeking donations online to help pay for a $1,635 Uber ride he ordered while intoxicated. Kenny Bachman ordered the Uber in West Virginia and later said he meant to return to where he was staying, but woke up two hours into a 300-mile journey back to New Jersey. WCAU-TV (Philadelphia) (3/6)
