Wednesday July 22, 2009. Asianlife.com
Keep Raising The Bar
Alexandra Levit
As a society, we're obsessed with achievement. But what happens once you're considered objectively successful, with a great salary and a job that energizes you? It's easy to rest on your accomplishments and your way of getting work done, perhaps even feeling there's not much left to learn.
But in this economy, you can't afford to sit back -- even though it might be tempting.
"Successful people fall into the trap of thinking they don't need to change anything because their behavior is working for them," says Marshall Goldsmith, author of "What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful." "Every time they get promoted...they get positive reinforcement even when certain skills are lacking."
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Wednesday July 22, 2009, Asianlife.com
How a Resume Can Catch the Eye of Diversity-Minded Employers
By Perri Capell, Career Journal
Question: I constantly read that companies are seeking diversity in their senior ranks, but I've been told I shouldn't state my race on a resume. So how can you let an organization know that you can contribute to its diversity needs? Is there a way to do this without appearing to ask for special treatment?
-- John M. Williams, Atlanta
John: You're right about this being an issue that requires sensitivity. Federal equal employment opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender and other preferences.
Assume you immediately tell recruiters on the phone that you're a member of a minority or put it at the top of your resume. Some employers might take this as a sign that you'd make it an issue if you weren't hired.
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