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What sets you apart from your peers? Can you speak a second language? In a room full of professionals in your field, how many are great at public speaking or understand how to work across word ...

Man working at a computer stares out the window. Source: Photo by Yasmina H on Unsplash If there is one common concern I hear from professionals, it’s fear of complacency. Especially for those who ...

Career development plans often focus on specific roles and what skills or experiences an employee needs in order to grow at one company. Those types of plans are very important, but I think employees ...

Lia Rae Edmunds was annoyed when her department asked for an individual development plan (IDP) after she started her postdoc in developmental biology. “I thought it was an unnecessary hoop to jump ...

Smart career development goals help you to plan your marketing career, using the SMART acronym as a guide. SMART career goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-bound. The SMART ...

Our Hive. Our Home. Our place to develop and grow. Take Charge of Your Career! Create a personalized development plan that aligns with your unique strengths and passions. Our interactive menu will ...

Tomasz Głowacki is a data scientist at Żabka Group, and an assistant professor at WSB Merito University Poznań in Poland. Some scientists think of a career path as being set in stone, following a ...

A vice president of a financial company once told me, “Make a plan—or someone else will make one for you.” And this advice is never truer than when it comes to taking charge of your career. If you’ve ...

Setting career goals with examples is essential for ambitious professionals to achieve a six-figure salary or beyond. Defining your goals helps create a roadmap for your career trajectory, giving you ...