Career Skills
Career skills help you do a great job, communicate well, and get promoted, but these same skills will also help you thrive in your life outside of work.
That's why we created this collection of expert guides and coaching programs to help you learn how to identify and improve on the different types of career skills. Let's start hacking your work and life!
How to convince people in the workplace: 8 persuasive tips
From hiring freezes to stagnating wages,¹ many organizations are at a standstill as they attempt to make sense of these challenging times. It goes without saying that this state of inertia is preferable to periods of chaos marked by layoffs and company shutdowns. However, in a time when many leaders are stuck in survival mode, asking for what you want feels like a tall order.
Emma Norris
How to motivate yourself to work, even on your most distracted days
If, despite your best intentions, you're struggling with a lack of motivation in your professional life, you're not alone. In light of the record-high cost of living and the ever-looming threat of layoffs, research shows that employee morale is at an all-time low.¹ When it feels like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders, starting that work project can feel near impossible. Yet, the work just keeps on coming, and we have no choice but to complete it if we want to keep those bills paid.
Emma Norris
How to conduct a self-performance review (with examples)
Knowing your weaknesses is always the first step to overcoming them. The best way to understand where you can improve is to conduct an honest self-performance review. Personal development in the workplace has been common for senior-level employees and leadership teams for decades. However, it is now becoming a more common investment for employees at all levels1. Career-focused individuals are becoming more like athletes, sculpting their mindsets, and skills and working on improving their weaknesses. If this sounds like you, you might consider conducting a self-performance review. Here’s our guide on how to conduct one, and how Fingerprint for Success (F4S) can help.
William Haigen
Why Zoom meetings are broken, and how to fix them
Zoom plays a vital role in the post-pandemic business landscape. But, for many, the words 'team Zoom meeting' don’t spark joy.
William Haigen
How to find a job you love in 13 steps
In an era defined by instability, career-related anxieties have never been higher. If you've been made redundant, or you're seeking new career paths, it might seem sensible to prioritize security instead of finding your dream career. But actually, there's never been a better time to start looking for your dream role.
William Haigen
Enhancing your F4S experience
From the week starting 15 May 2023, F4S will be introducing a set of new subscription plans and want to take the time to take you through the “what” and the “why” behind these changes.
Emma Lennon
Confidence vs. arrogance: how to achieve the right balance at work
Confidence is a valuable asset, but can you have too much of a good thing? Many people mistake arrogance as an excess of confidence, but they’re two starkly contrasting concepts. Understanding how confidence vs. arrogance shows up at work can help create more effective teams and a positive workplace culture.
Emma Lennon
Identifying & overcoming toxic traits in yourself & others
Are you dealing with someone's constant negativity, criticism, or dishonesty? Or perhaps you've recognized toxic behaviors in yourself? Toxic traits harm the individual and those around them, impacting well-being, relationships, and career prospects. This article will delve into identifying toxic traits in yourself and others, preventing their development, and navigating difficult people in your personal and professional life. By understanding and addressing these traits, you can foster healthier connections and protect your own psychological safety.
Michael Metcalf
10 reasons for leaving a job (and how to find a better fit)
There are plenty of reasons to leave a job.
Deanna deBara
Crafting SMART goals for professional development: Your roadmap
Are you looking to take your career to the next level? Setting SMART goals is a powerful strategy for driving professional development and achieving success. In this blog, we'll dive deep into the world of SMART goals - what they are, why they matter, and how to craft them effectively. We'll provide concrete examples and step-by-step guides to help you master the art of goal-setting. Plus, you'll discover proven strategies for staying on track and turning your ambitious objectives into reality.
William Haigen
How to influence people (without being manipulative)
Did you know you can influence people to do whatever you want?
Michael Metcalf
How to create a 5 year plan that fires you up (with examples)
Do you know what you’re doing in five years? Or, do you know what you want to be doing in five years?
Kat Boogaard
What is divergent thinking? Definition, examples and its link to creativity
Divergent thinking lies at the heart of creativity. It's a way of figuring out answers, solutions and ideas in a free-flowing, spontaneous way.
Michael Metcalf
Life planning: Your ultimate guide to transformation in 2024
Our lives unfold in mysterious ways. Sometimes, perceived setbacks turn into serendipitous moments, and rejection redirects you to a path that's better than you could have imagined.
Emma Norris