Get more replies from your follow-up emails Nobody likes having to send a follow-up email, but it's important that you make it easier on the recipient by recapping your original request if you want a response, writes Anisa Purbasari Horton. Avoid using pushy or passive-aggressive language even if you're frustrated by the lack of a reply. Fast Company online (7/10)Unmotivated at work? Here's what to do If you're struggling with motivation at work, try to determine what you care about and want out of work, writes Andy Molinsky. Consider whether you can emphasize or tweak certain aspects of your job to make your current role more fulfilling, Molinsky writes. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (7/10)
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Making the Connection
Don't stop promoting your personal brand You can build your personal brand and become known as a respected professional in your industry if you build trust with peers and customers, writes Mike Wood. In addition, write articles or give interviews where you can show off your knowledge and position yourself as a thought leader, Wood writes. Entrepreneur online (7/10)
The latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows increased unemployment for June but doesn't highlight a skills shortage that is keeping many Americans from finding work, Scott Cohn writes. The skills gap is reaching a breaking point, with an estimated 1.4 million computer science jobs expected to be available by 2020 but only 400,000 graduates receiving enough training to be hired. CNBC (7/7)
Your Next Challenge
Here's how to request more money as a new hire After researching salaries in your industry, say that you would like to explore a slightly higher starting salary if your prospective employer's offer is too low, writes Robin Madell. Mention a specific number and emphasize that your research has shown that your request is a competitive amount in relation to area salaries, Madell writes. U.S. News & World Report (7/10)
Balancing Yourself
Facebook to update campus with employee housing, parks Facebook's updated headquarters in California will not only include employee housing, but also public parks, a shopping center and a grocery store. While the convenience of on-campus amenities and resources will be helpful for employees, it's still necessary for professionals to leave their workplaces from time to time to relieve tension, says work-life balance expert Jeff Davidson. CNBC (7/9)
