Keeping the right company is important to your future The people we surround ourselves with influence our attitude and potential, so try to connect with those who share your ambitions or have already attained them, writes Lisa Evans. "The more time you spend with people who are where you want to be, the more familiar and comfortable you become with that level of success, and the better prepared you can be to achieve it," she writes. Fast Company online (3/13)Mistakes happen. Here's how to fix them When a mistake is made at work, apologize and correct it as soon as you realize what happened, asking for advice if unsure how to make amends, writes Shelcy Joseph. With resume or interview fumbles, following up to correct missteps demonstrates you're accountable and willing to fix errors. Forbes (3/13)
Mobile Device Usage is a Threat to Data Security 74% of global IT leaders reported a data breach due to a mobile security issue. Discover how cybersecurity is shifting to meet the needs of a mobile world, and why it's critical to not fall behind. Learn how to protect your organization from mobile threats in The Convergence of InfoSec & Mobile.
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Making the Connection
Networking preparation helps anxiety sufferers For people who struggle with social anxiety, networking is less threatening if they prepare responses to the usual questions, writes Lydia Smith. Try contacting the organizer to learn if you know anyone else attending, take a break if feeling overwhelmed, and remember a few quality discussions are better than trying to work the room. Yahoo (3/13)
Poll
How much do you use LinkedIn? About a third of those surveyed are using LinkedIn to its full potential, but many others might not know how to engage once their profile is set. Next week, Hannah Morgan of Career Sherpa will walk us through new features on LinkedIn that benefit both those employed and those in the job market. Also, new poll question on Monday.
More than 50% of workers know a woman who has been sexually harassed on the job, according to a survey by HR consultancy Randstad. The survey also finds that 46% of men are unsure which compliments are acceptable to give co-workers and that the same percentage of men feel negatively about feminism and the #MeToo movement. CNBC (3/14)
Your Next Challenge
Stay in touch throughout the application process Ask for the email address of the person who'll be interviewing you so you can send a well-crafted thank you and status-update inquiry, writes career coach Arnie Fertig, who provides samples. You also create momentum for your application by sending a note after submitting it. U.S. News & World Report (3/13)Survey reveals employers want soft skills A survey finds 80% of hiring managers say soft skills, such as the ability to collaborate with a team, think critically and attend to details, are vital to getting hired, writes Nadine El-Bawab. A candidate can exhibit some of these skills during an interview by how they treat support staff, speak of past colleagues and show up on time. CNBC (3/14)
A UK study indicates a link may exist between working weekends and depression. Women who worked weekends experienced more symptoms than women who worked only weekdays, while men reported increased symptoms if they already disliked the working conditions. Reuters (3/14)
The Water Cooler
Man avoids arrow when it pierces his smartphone instead When he arrived at his house, an Australian man saw a trespasser with a bow and arrow. After he took out his mobile phone to photograph the confrontation, the archer shot an arrow and it went through the homeowner's phone, effectively saving the intended target from harm. Reuters (3/14)
We speak of educating our children. Do we know that our children also educate us?
