Networking

“Don’t take it personally” is a piece of advice that is often given in work contexts, usually in relation to criticism at a yearly review, a negative outcome of a deal, or any other general career low. According to the Harvard Business Review, however, that piece of old advice is actually bad, and here are a couple reasons why:

Networking is one of the biggest buzzwords when it comes to career growth these days, and it’s important to know how to make the most of your networking opportunities. Though we all learned in elementary school not to judge a book by its cover, studies show that most people make judgments about others seconds of meeting them. Here are a few tips from Inc on how to make a strong, positive impression:

A quick glance at movies, TV, and even the news makes it seem like the best kind of negotiators are extroverted people who often straddle the line between assertive and aggressive. That barrage of media can make it seem like it’s impossible for introverts to be effective negotiators, and that they’re destined to always get a raw deal. Not so, according to Entrepreneur. Here are some tips to use your natural predilection towards introversion to your advantage when negotiating.

It can be hard to find a job in today’s market, regardless of industry. Unfortunately, many job-seekers sabotage themselves during their job search, closing doors to opportunities they would be completely qualified for if only the hiring manager gave them the chance. Here are five behaviors to skip from Forbes on how to avoid sabotaging yourself when job searching. So don’t: