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Although this may not be a consoling thought as you prepare for an upcoming interview, there are concrete steps you can take to ensure you make a good first impression. Taking the time to prepare and practice your responses to common behavioral-based questions will increase your confidence and set you apart from the competition.
In our fallen world, many things and people compete for our attention and even our allegiance. Making sure Christ is the King we follow with every step isn’t easy; but it’s the only path to true happiness. I promise I’m stumbling beside you on that path! Here are some things I’m trying to help center my career around the true King.
Alright, let's get real for a sec. I'm not writing this because I've cracked the code on forgiveness—ha, nope! I'm just a gal who's been through the workplace wringer and keeps tripping over the same call from Christ, "Forgive one another!" (Matthew 6:12, 14-15)
Gossip undoubtedly can ruin reputations and relationships at home and at work. Unfortunately, the workplace is not a haven away from the grasps of gossip. Still, there are concrete steps we can take to strive toward a gossip-free work environment for our coworkers and ourselves.
Authentic Selling for faith-driven businesses: learn how to boost sales without being pushy by serving first, practicing honesty and humility, inviting clients to “come and see,” handling rejection with grace, and using stories and testimonials to let your products shine—turning sales into a ministry of love that builds trust and results.
When everyone seems to be moving forward except you, comparison, envy, and jealousy can creep into our minds and hearts. How do we cope with these very real human experiences without acting on our feelings?
A former coworker wrote to me recently to ask how he can “get his name out there” when launching his podcast. I chuckled to myself, thinking that this simple question has a loaded answer. I have spent a career working to help garner recognition for brands, for individuals, and for my various endeavors. In this article, learn effective self-promotion strategies and audience-focused marketing tips from the first evangelists. Build your brand with authentic content marketing tactics.
There was a time in my life when I felt stuck. From the outside, things looked fine. I loved my job, I had a good routine, and I was living out many of the responsibilities entrusted to me. But deep down, there was a stirring — a gentle, persistent whisper that said, “You were made for more.”
Discovering that you’re expecting, by birth or adoption, can bring a whole range of emotions: excitement, fear, wonder, joy, stress. If you’re a working soon-to-be mom, you’ll have the added challenge of navigating time away from work while caring for your new child.
Living Your Catholic Identity on the Job
How comfortable are most Catholics with sharing their faith publicly? And is it appropriate in the workplace?