Career Skills
Technical professionals have mastery of the technical skills required to advance in their fields. But what about the career skills — often referred to as soft skills — that give them a leg up when it comes to building sustainable and satisfying careers?
- Personal & Professional Branding
- Communication
- Leadership
- Management
- Product Management
- Giving/Receiving Feedback
- Networking
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Cultivating Emotional Intelligence as a Leadership Trait
Leaders who possess and practice emotional intelligence with their teams are better equipped to overcome challenges and navigate difficult situations.
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Four Ways You Should be Using ChatGPT Today
ChatGPT is an exciting advancement for AI, and supports the idea that we all will start incorporating these technologies into our everyday jobs.
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Honing Negotiation Skills Amidst a Layoff Climate
Practicing these negotiation skills in low-risk situations can help you feel more confident in higher-stakes negotiations.
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Subtle Changes You Can Make to be a Better Ally to Women in STEM
Women’s History Month is a great time for us all to reflect on how we can go the extra mile to be inclusive to all people in the workforce.
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Re-examining our New Year’s Resolutions
As we re-examine our new year’s resolutions, perhaps we might consider picking a broad theme for a season, rather than specific goals.
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Dealing With Professional Burnout
To avoid burnout, it's important to prioritize self-care, set boundaries, communicate with your employer, seek support, and practice mindfulness.
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Three Things I Learned Going to the End of the World
Accomplishing a stretch goal will have unique takeaways. Paige Kassalen shares three lessons from her recent trip to Antarctica.
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Three Lessons on What Not to Do from Netflix’s Glass Onion
Beyond the entertainment value of films like Netflix's Glass Onion, what can they teach us about how we behave, and who we want to become?
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Subject Matter Experts Don’t Make These Three Mistakes
Eventually, we will all be known as experts in some aspect of our careers, but reaching that level can come with challenges.
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Storytelling: A Skill That Has a Profound Impact on How Others View Your Intellect
As technical professionals, we don't always see the underlying value of softer skills such as storytelling.
