Writing Well

Writing well is an essential part of your entire career, from start to finish. 

How to write well:

1. Proofread.
2. Treat written communication with an extreme level of professionalism. 
3. Effectively communicate by appropriately communicating with your audience. 

Writing well can get you a job.

Writing well is something that employers value. 

Continuing Education

It's no question that in today's times, many professionals are continuing their education while actively pursuing their careers. But what happens when the avenue you take to pursue your educational interests is non-traditional?

Professionals of today are utilizing flexible education methods that allow them to complete their degrees, while working full time.


When deciding to further your education with a non-traditional method, as with a traditional method, do your homework. Especially if going the distance (online/home based) learning route, verify the credentials of not only the organization but the professors as well. 

Make your educational experience exceptional!

For information on resources available to you that can assist with 

continuing your education: 

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Career Change

Before you change careers:

• Narrow down your passion.
• Identify your dream industry and narrow that down to your dream job. 
• Create an action plan.

Professional Networks & The Sexes

Since the Civil Rights Act of 1964, sexual discrimination in this country has been banned. 


We now live in a country that encourages diversity on the workplace. 


But are we doing enough to ensure that everyone, based upon qualifications and regardless of sex, has equal opportunities for success? 


Who is really responsible for ensuring equal opportunity for success? 


Recent research shows that women are less likely to have equal opportunity for professional success because they are less likely to be knowledgeable about opportunities compared to men. 


Why is this occurring?


This is occurring because women are not making the same connections men are. 


Because of homophily and colloquially, both men and women reach out to and connect with, often times, those of the same sex. Overall, the networks of women contain more women than they do men, while the networks of men contain more men than they do women. 


Because of this, and considering the fact that men hold a majority of the senior level positions, women are less likely to not only hear about the positions, but they are also less likely to be connected with individuals who hold influence. By the time this news reached the social networks of men, given the make up of their networks, information about the opportunity is typically passed on to more men than women. 


Point blank, women need to emulate the networks of their male counterparts to assist in the assurance of their personal, professional success. Women, the simple message here, the simple thing that could be standing in the way of your success, is the addition of more men in your social networks. 

Unprofessionalism @ Work

Ignorance is no excuse for breaking the law, especially the law of being professional at work.

Besides the obvious risk of disciplinary actions being taken, if you behave unprofessionally at work, you also risk losing your employment.

Unprofessionalism won't just impact your current job, it has the potential to impact your entire career. Unprofessionalism can seriously damage your reputation. We live in a world where people talk, people network, people switch jobs and companies. Don't fool yourself into thinking that what happens at your company, stays at your company. It doesn't.

The repercussions of Unprofessionalism see no title. No matter your title and/or position, if you behave unprofessionally at work, you risk the same repercussions as everyone else, up to and including termination.

Avoid being unprofessional at work and avoid the risk of being terminated, the risk of being denied a raise/promotion, the risk of losing respect and the risk of damaging your future career prospects and progression.