Summary Sunday Make The Most of Your Time

Summary Sunday Make The Most of Your Time Make The Most of Your Time Time is a precious commodity. We all wish we had more hours in a day. But the real secret is learning how to better manage the time you have and get the biggest return on the actions you do invest in. Make The Most of Your Time From productivity tips to job search advice and some personal branding strategies, Im sure youll find at least one of these career-boosting articles helpful in managing your time. If you do like any of these articles, please share with your network and follow the authors work for more advice and help! Sharing is caring (and its good for your personal brand too!) JOB SEARCH How To Plan For Your Next Job Before You’re Ready To Look For It by Lars Schmidt  | Fast Company Lars knows first-hand what can happen when you only focus on your career inside your company.   Dont let a merger or acquisition put you somewhere you dont want to be! Follow these suggestions to ensure you are in control of your career. The Job-Seeker’s Guide to the Informational Interview by Rake No, networking IS NOT a waste of time. It is probably the most efficient  use of your time as long as you know what you are doing. This post outlines the process and steps you need to take to conduct informational interviews. Addressing a Cover Letter When You Don’t Know the Hiring Manager’s Name by Jon Shields | JobScan Taking time to research who the hiring manager is could be the smartest investment you make. Too many job seekers just use To Whom It May Concern and use a generic cover letter. THIS is not going to get your resume to the top of the pile. Learn how to find the hiring managers name following these steps! How to Tell If a Company’s Culture Is Right for You by Rebecca Knight | Harvard Business Review Taking a job that isnt a good fit is a waste of your time. You know what will happen if you do this? Youll end up searching for a new job or worse, fired. There are lots of ways you can assess the companys culture and this article spells them out for you. CAREER Do vs. Done Lists: Jot Down Your Small Wins to Amplify Success by Valerie Bisharat | Evernote What better way to evaluate your time than to keep a Done List! Keeping track of your accomplishments is just one more way to ensure youre prepared to take credit where credit is due! Email Hacks That Will Makes You Cry Tears Of Joy by  Alice Heiman | 3Plus International Looking for a solution to your email woes? Here are some! Dont be a slave to your inbox. Get ideas on how you can become more organized and efficient! How to Let It Go and Delegate More Effectively By Frank Sonnenberg | Frank Sonnenberg Learning how to delegate effectively will absolutely give you more time back! This article lists 10 proven ways to delegate. 7 Ways To Keep Your Stress In Check, The All-Natural Way by Sarah Landrum | Punched Clocks Were heading into a stress-filled time of year. And if youre stressed, well, you may not be operating at your peak performance. Take a look at these 7 things you can do to de-stress. PERSONAL BRANDING How To Grow Your Personal Brand When Youre An Introvert by Dorie Clark | LifeHacker Just because youre an introvert, doesnt mean you cant highlight your strengths and promote your personal brand! These four strategies will help. How Twitter Moments Can Grow Your Brand Visibility by Susan Gilbert | Personal Branding Blog You may not know about Twitter Moments, but you should! This is one more tool you can use to accentuate your expertise and gain online visibility.