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Professional Services at Hired and Inspired
Our approach is to make your resume personalized to you by getting to know you, your career goals, and your industry, ensuring your resume not only looks great but also resonates with recruiters.
With the latest insights from the job market and ATS-compliant designs, your resume will meet and exceed the modern standards expected by employers.
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HOW IT WORKS
Submit your resume
Share 1–2 job descriptions you’re targeting
Complete a short intake questionnaire
Receive your strategy or full rewrite
Apply with clarity and confidence
Career Alignment Audit
For professionals who want strategic direction and expert feedback before rewriting their resume.
$149
What’s Included:
• In-depth resume review
• Target role alignment analysis
• ATS keyword gap breakdown
• Strengths & positioning feedback
• 2–3 sample bullet rewrites
• Clear action roadmap for improvement
Career Reset Rewrite
A full transformation designed to help you compete confidently for your target roles.
$299
What’s Included:
• Complete resume rewrite
• Alignment to 1–2 specific job descriptions
• ATS keyword optimization
• Strategic bullet restructuring
• Clear, modern formatting
• LinkedIn headline rewrite
• LinkedIn summary rewrite
• 1 revision round
Interview Strategy Session
A live mock interview session designed to improve clarity, structure, and confidence.
• 60-minute mock interview
• Realistic behavioral questions
• Recorded session for review
• Written feedback and improvement suggestions
$99
Testimonials
"Kizzy helped me completely restructure my resume. Within weeks I started getting interview requests."Operations Specialist
"The resume audit gave me a clear understanding of what hiring managers actually look for."Program Coordinator
“The mock interview session helped me organize my answers and feel much more confident.”Administrative Manager
Why Hired & Inspired
Unlike large resume services, Hired & Inspired offers personalized strategy based on real experience reviewing resumes and supporting hiring processes.
Clients receive practical, actionable guidance focused on:✔ Clear professional positioning
✔ Recruiter-friendly resume structure
✔ ATS keyword optimization
✔ Strong accomplishment-based bullet points
✔ Interview strategy preparation
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Practical Tools for Strategic Career Growth
Explore curated tools and guides designed to support your career journey. From practical resume checklists to in-depth professional development guides, these resources are created to help you navigate your next step with clarity and confidence.
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Career Guides & Digital Resources
Practical, actionable resources to help you advance your career with confidence.
The Power of Accountability & Capability in Leadership
A practical, no-fluff guide for new and experienced leaders who want to build trust, lead with confidence, and create accountability that actually drives results.
Leadership Toolkit
A complete leadership growth pack with scripts, worksheets, and reflection tools designed to strengthen your confidence and communication as a leader.
Career Starter Bundle
Everything you need to prepare for your job search — resume structure, interview prep, checklists, and confidence-building tools in one powerful starter pack.
Leadership Essential Bundle
A complete leadership growth pack with scripts, worksheets, and reflection tools designed to strengthen your confidence and communication as a leader.
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Practical, recruiter-backed insights on resumes, interviews, leadership, and career growth.
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The Recruiter’s Lounge
Practical, recruiter-backed insights on resumes, interviews, career pivots, and professional growth.
The Recruiter’s Lounge delivers real-world career strategy and insider recruiter perspective to help professionals navigate today’s job market with confidence and clarity.
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About Hired & Inspired
Meet Kizzy
Hi, I'm Kizzy, founder of Hired & Inspired Career Services.I created this platform to help professionals present their experience clearly and confidently in today’s competitive job market. Through my work supporting recruiting and program operations, I’ve seen how often strong candidates are overlooked simply because their resume or interview strategy does not fully reflect their value.At Hired & Inspired, I provide practical guidance through resume audits, strategic rewrites, and interview preparation designed to help you stand out.If you're ready to strengthen how you present your experience and move forward with confidence, you're in the right place.
Helping professionals strengthen resumes, clarify their experience, and approach interviews with confidence.
Supporting candidates across government, nonprofit, and corporate environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the resume audit work?After purchasing the audit, you’ll receive a short intake form where you can upload your resume and share your target role or job description. Within 5–7 days, you’ll receive a detailed evaluation outlining strengths, gaps, and clear recommendations for improvement.
What is included in the resume rewrite service?The Career Reset Resume Rewrite includes a complete rewrite of your resume aligned to one or two target job descriptions, ATS keyword optimization, strategic bullet restructuring, modern formatting, and LinkedIn headline and summary improvements.
Do you work with professionals in all industries?Yes. Hired & Inspired works with professionals across government, nonprofit, and corporate environments. The focus is on strengthening how your experience is positioned and communicated to hiring managers.
How long does the process take?Resume audits typically take 5–7 days, while full resume rewrites take 7–10 days depending on complexity.
What happens after I purchase a service?After purchasing, you’ll receive a link to a short intake form where you can upload your resume and provide details about your career goals and target roles.
Do you guarantee job placement?No service can guarantee a job offer. However, the goal of Hired & Inspired is to help position your experience clearly and strategically so you can compete more effectively for opportunities.
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12 Ways to Ensure That Your Resume Gets Read
The average corporate job opening attracts 250 resumes, according to the employment website Glassdoor. With that kind of volume, it’s little wonder that most resumes get looked at for 7 seconds or less.If you’re looking for a new position, how can you increase the odds that a hiring manager will pay attention to your application long enough to appreciate what you have to offer?Fortunately, there are many things you can do to make sure your resume gets read. Study these suggestions before you reply to another job listing.
Tips for Editing Your ResumeYou can make your resume stand out from the crowd. Review it carefully before you start your job search and update it at least twice a year or after any major achievement.Use these strategies:1. Use keywords. As you probably know, many companies use artificial intelligence to screen applicants. Clear the first hurdle by including keywords those robots are looking for. You can often figure that out by copying the language in the job advertisement.2. Strengthen your summary. Hiring managers are often pressed for time, so your summary may determine whether your resume lands in the reject pile or receives further consideration. Write a brief and compelling description of your background and what makes you an outstanding candidate.3. Quantify your accomplishments. Numbers sound persuasive. Create bullet points that communicate your achievements with percentages and other statistics.4. Simplify formatting. A little structure can make your resume easier to scan but avoid going overboard. Stick to a professional font, adequate white space, and helpful headings.5. Ask for feedback. You may be so familiar with your resume that you overlook obvious typos. Ask a friend or family member to look it over and tell you what they think. Read it out loud to see how well it flows.6. Deliver it directly. Now that you’ve polished your resume, guide it to someone who wants to see it. Use LinkedIn and other sources to find the name and position of an appropriate contact, if it’s not given in the job listing.
Other Tips for Making Sure Your Resume Gets ReadKeep in mind that your resume is just one ingredient in a successful job search. You need to maximize the rest of your strategy too.Try these techniques:1. Assess your qualifications. Are you seeking positions that match your background and make sense in the context of your career path? You probably need to provide some explanation if you’re overqualified, under-qualified, or trying to change fields.2. Customize your cover letter. This is where you can address such concerns and make the case for hiring you. Research the company, so you can discuss their specific needs and how you can help.3. Add work samples. Give employers a preview of the impressive qualifications that won’t fit in your resume. Link your application to your personal website or your LinkedIn profile.4. Obey instructions. Make a positive first impression by reading the application guidelines and following them. Show them that you’re considerate and easy to work with.5. Follow up. Unless the ad says no calls, try to discuss the position further. Be prepared with substantive questions if someone has the time to speak with you. Be gracious and express your enthusiasm if they ask you to wait while they complete their process.6. Leverage your network. One of the most effective ways to get an employer’s attention is to find a contact you have in common. Maybe you know someone willing to make a call or send a recommendation.Even if you're a star performer, you may have to work on your resume to be sure it gets read. Making it easier for employers to recognize your value will help you to land more interviews and job offers.
Read This Before You Exaggerate on Your Resume
There’s a lot of pressure to embellish your resume but lying about your qualifications could be disastrous. You may be confused about where to draw the line, especially if you’re new to the job market or returning after some time off.If so, you have plenty of company. About 46% of adults know someone who has included false information on a resume, according to a survey by the staffing firm OfficeTeam.It’s a disturbing situation because the risks and consequences of getting caught are so high. Hiring managers may notice inconsistencies between your online profile and your application or your new boss may have a conversation with one of your former coworkers. As a result, you could lose a job offer or even be fired.You can avoid exaggerating on your resume and still present yourself as an outstanding candidate.Try these alternative strategies for making your experience and education sound as impressive as possible without stretching the truth.
Being Honest About Your Experience:1. Seek professional help. If you’re having trouble attracting job offers or feel like you need to market yourself more effectively, consider working with a job coach or a resume service. Someone with expertise in human resources can help you deal with weaknesses and showcase your strengths.2. List correct dates. Gaps in employment history are common these days. Explain how you used your downtime productively with contract work or volunteering.3. State your job title. What if you operated at a higher level than your job title suggests, or few employers would understand what it even means? Put the official label on your resume, but back it up with additional details about what you actually did.4. Describe your role. You’ve probably been advised to focus on your impact and quantify your achievements. Use your judgement and ask others for feedback if you think you may be getting too creative. Persuading one customer to order a $20 entree instead of a $10 dish is different from doubling sales.5. Assess your skills. Is there a long list of software programs and foreign languages at the bottom of your resume? Be sure to describe your level of proficiency and fluency accurately. You may be tested during the hiring process or on the job.6. Consider your hobbies. Unless your pastimes are relevant to the position, you can usually leave them off. If you do mention them, pick activities you really participate in.7. Do volunteer work. Supporting worthy causes is a great way to make your resume stand out. If you’ve been neglecting your charitable side, it’s easy to catch up. Call a volunteer hotline or ask your neighbors about local nonprofits they like.8. Disclose your salary. You can get a raise without inflating your last salary. Many employers rely more on market value and their own budget in determining compensation. Practicing your negotiation skills will help too.
Being Honest About Your Education:1. Forget about grades. Outside of academia, few employers will want to hear about your GPA. On the other hand, you might want to brag about graduating summa cum laude if the facts bear it out.2. Declare your major. Cheer up even if the job ad specifies a different major than yours. Most companies are flexible about such matters.3. Complete your degree. Claiming fictitious degrees can be hazardous to your career. If you need additional credentials to advance, consider going back to school or taking additional courses at a local university or online.Honesty is the safer policy when it comes to applying for a job. Design a resume that will help you sell yourself and double check the contents to ensure you’re painting an accurate picture of your background and potential.
Reduce Stress Before a Job Interview With These Techniques
Interviews are pretty stressful experiences. Even if you’re excited by the prospect of potentially getting a new job, the chances are you’re feeling nervous about being “under the microscope” with your interviewer.Afterall, the person you’re speaking to in this interview is there to judge you. They need to determine if you’re the right person for the role, and that’s enough to crank up anyone’s nerves.If it helps, you’re not the only person to feel stressed before an interview. One study found that around 92% of US adults feel anxious about job interviews. It’s natural.Fortunately, there are ways you can reduce your feelings of stress and improve your chances of standing out as a confident future employee.Here are our top tips.
1. Start with a Mental Dress RehearsalMost career experts recommend practicing a few interview questions with your friends and family members, but you can even go beyond this to prepare a little more.Research demonstrates that experiencing success increases our feelings of confidence, even if we’re just imagining an interview going well.With that in mind, close your eyes and walk through what it might look like if you were to go through the interview successfully, answering questions perfectly every time. Imagine yourself looking calm, prepared, and confidently responding to any queries.If you get any sparks of creativity about how you can improve your interview experience, make a note to come back to them later.2. Create the Perfect PlaylistMusic has a unique ability to influence the way we feel. You’ve probably noticed this if you’ve ever used a playlist to get your energy levels up for the gym. When you’re preparing for a big interview, your musical strategy should be all about motivation.Choose songs that make you feel good, and play them in the morning before you head out for your interview.It might also be worth setting up a similarly positive playlist for after the interview, so you can wind down again.3. Give Yourself a Pep TalkSelf-affirmation is a surprisingly powerful tool!Most people don’t realize it, but we tend to spend a lot of time putting ourselves down and not as much time building ourselves up.Chances are, if you’re panicking about your upcoming interview, you’re thinking about the experiences that didn’t go so well for you in the past, or you’re telling yourself how hard it’s going to be to compete against other candidates.What would happen if you flipped the script and reminded yourself how great you are instead? Let yourself know that you deserve this role just as much as anyone else.Focus on re-affirming your skills and talents and reminding yourself of what makes you good for this job. You’ll feel better, and you’ll come up with some great ideas on how to respond to questions your interviewer might ask about your suitability for the role too.
4. Prepare for the WorstThis might seem like a bit of a negative strategy when you’re trying to focus on positivity, but it can be reassuring to prepare for the worst. The reality is the worst thing that can likely happen at the end of your interview is that you don’t get the job.So, ask yourself what you’re going to do if that happens. The answer is probably just “look for something else and try again.”You can also go through some other fears that are worrying you about the interview and come up with ways to prepare for them. For instance, if you’re worried about not having an answer to a question, learn how to cover your tracks when this happens. You could even have an interview cheat-sheet ready in your pocket, just in case.5. Plan for What’s NextPlan something nice for the hours after your interview, so you have something to look forward to when you’re sweating through some tough questions.You can even plan for some productive things to do when the interview is over, like applying for other roles just in case, or talking through the interview process with your friends to make yourself feel better about any hiccups that might have happened.Looking forward to what comes after the interview will stop you from feeling too frozen in fear by the event itself to focus properly.Once you’ve done your regular preparations for the interview, you can reduce your jitters and feel calm and confident beforehand by using these techniques. This will enable you to focus on putting your best foot forward during the interview itself.
10 Big Career Mistakes
Your mom told you it’s okay to make mistakes, but that’s not always true. Sometimes success is more dependent on making fewer mistakes, rather than doing something spectacular. Mistakes can matter, and they can matter a lot.Did you know that the 200th best tennis player wins about 49% of the points he plays? What percentage of points does the number one player in the world win? 53% The difference between barely scraping by and being the best in the world is making 4% fewer mistakes, at least in tennis.Career mistakes can be just as costly. There’s a big difference between losing a job and being promoted.
For your best career experience, ensure that you avoid making these career mistakes:1. Failing to make your boss look good. Whether you like your boss or not, they potentially have a lot of control over your future. Making your boss look good is positive for your future. Making him look bad doesn’t improve your future prospects.**Consider how your words, actions, and decisions impact your boss.2. Failing to network. It’s important to get to know the people in your company and your industry. Many jobs are never posted. They’re simply offered to people. You could be missing out on some great opportunities by keeping to yourself instead of networking.**If you ever need a new job, your network can be invaluable.3. Poor wardrobe decisions. Dress for your position or the position one level above yours. Dressing like your boss is generally a good idea. If you’re underdressed, people will assume that you’re not serious.4. Failing to improve. Since you’re going to the same place each day and doing the same things over and over, it only makes sense that you’d improve over time.**Do your best to become an expert at your job. Learn everything you can and do the best job you can.5. Ignoring warning signs. Is your industry being replaced by new technology? Is it clear that your boss has it out for you? Few people are fired by complete surprise. There are usually warning signs. Get out while the getting is good.
6. Being unreliable. To avoid this mistake, just be reliable. Turn your assignments in on time and do what you say you’re going to do.
7. Gossiping. As a general rule, it’s not smart to talk about others. Negative comments often come back to haunt you at a later time. Plus, much of what you hear around the water cooler is false anyway.
8. Arriving late and leaving early. Be on time. This goes back to being reliable. Ensure that you put in the required number of hours each day. You don’t want to be known as the person that isn’t pulling their own weight.
9. Staying at a job you dislike. If you dislike your job, have enough respect for yourself to look for another one. It’s hard to do something you don’t like well. It’s also hard to hide the fact that you don’t like your job. Do yourself a favor and find a company and position that you enjoy.
10. Chasing money. We all work to earn money, but money isn’t the only consideration. Do you like the company, the industry, your boss, and your coworkers? How is the city? How are the benefits? There’s more to a job than just making money.Before you try to reinvent the wheel at work, focus on being the employee that makes the fewest career mistakes. Avoiding these 10 errors will greatly aid your career and your earning power over the years.In many instances, avoiding mistakes can be more powerful than doing something incredible!
Mastering Interview Question You Can’t Answer
Job interviews can be stressful, especially when faced with questions you don’t know how to answer. It’s crucial to remain calm and composed, using strategies to navigate these challenging moments effectively.Being caught off guard by an interview question is a common experience. However, how you handle these moments can set you apart as a composed and thoughtful candidate. This guide provides strategies for managing such situations and turning potential stumbling blocks into opportunities to demonstrate your problem-solving skills and adaptability.
Strategies for Handling Tough Interview Questions1. Stay Calm and Composed
Tip: Take a deep breath before responding. Maintaining your composure shows that you can handle pressure effectively.
Example: If asked a technical question you’re unsure about, calmly say, “That’s a great question. Let me think about it for a moment.”2. Clarify the Question
Tip: Ask for clarification if you don’t understand the question. This shows you’re engaged and seeking to provide a thoughtful answer.
Example: “Could you please elaborate on what you mean by…?”3. Take a Moment to Think
Tip: It’s perfectly acceptable to take a brief pause to gather your thoughts. This demonstrates that you’re considerate and not just providing a rushed answer.
Example: “That’s an interesting question. Let me take a moment to consider it.”4. Use the STAR Method for Behavioral Questions
Tip: For behavioral questions, structure your answer using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). This can help you organize your thoughts and provide a clear, concise response.
Example: “When faced with a similar situation at my previous job, the challenge was to… (Situation), my task was to… (Task), I took the following actions… (Action), and the result was… (Result).”
5. Be Honest and Show Willingness to Learn
Tip: If you genuinely don’t know the answer, it’s better to be honest than to make something up. Highlight your willingness to learn and adapt.
Example: “I’m not familiar with that specific concept, but I’m very eager to learn more about it and can quickly get up to speed.”6. Relate to a Similar Experience
Tip: If you don’t have a direct answer, relate the question to a similar experience you’ve had. This shows your ability to draw on your knowledge and experiences.
Example: “While I haven’t encountered that exact situation, in a similar scenario, I…”7. Focus on Problem-Solving Skills
Tip: Emphasize your problem-solving skills and how you approach challenges, even if you don’t have the specific answer.
Example: “In situations where I don’t immediately know the answer, I typically… (research, consult with colleagues, etc.), which has always helped me find a solution.”8. Offer to Follow Up
Tip: If appropriate, offer to follow up with a more detailed answer after the interview. This demonstrates your commitment and thoroughness.
Example: “I would need to do a bit more research to provide a comprehensive answer. Can I follow up with you on this after the interview?”Conclusion
Handling tough interview questions effectively can demonstrate your ability to stay calm under pressure, think critically, and remain adaptable. By using these strategies, you can turn potentially difficult moments into opportunities to showcase your strengths and problem-solving abilities.
Effectively Responding to Interview Questions on Stress Management
Whether you want to be an air traffic controller or a gardener, you’ll probably run into interview questions about how you handle stress. It’s an important issue for just about any workplace.Almost 60% of U.S. workers report feeling stressed on a daily basis, according to Gallup’s latest State of the Global Workplace survey. An alarming 14% say it’s gotten so bad they want to hit their coworkers.Naturally, employers are concerned about this situation. Hiring managers may ask you about how you juggle demanding workloads and unhappy customers. They may even try to find out what’s going on in your personal life and how that could affect your behavior.
You’ll probably make a more favorable impression if you think about your answers in advance. Try these tips for talking about stress during a job interview.Tips for Your Interview1. Tell stories. For any interview questions, you can make your responses more memorable and effective by giving specific examples. Develop a collection of stories so you can pick something relevant to each situation.2. Be positive. Steer clear of any details that might prevent you from being hired. Talk about how you use stress to your advantage by letting it motivate you and open up opportunities for change.3. Focus on productivity. Remember that your employer is mostly interested in how stress might affect your ability to do your job. Finish your story by describing what you accomplished while under pressure.4. Gather information. As long as you’re already talking about stress, this can be a chance to find out more about what your future work conditions would be like. Ask the hiring manager what they think the major challenges are for their company and the position you’re considering.5. Share support. You may score bonus points if you show an interest in helping your coworkers deal with stress too. Listen to what they have to say about their company’s wellness programs. Maybe you can make some suggestions based on your own experience.Look calm. It’s ironic to be discussing stress while an interview is increasing your anxiety levels. Ensure that your body language matches your words. Relax your muscles and resist the urge to fidget.
Tips for Your Work Life:1. Take breaks. To be successful, it’s important to pay attention to what you do each day, as well as what you say during an interview. Start by pausing at least once each hour to keep stress from building up. Stretch your muscles or take deep breaths.2. Use vacation days. Research shows that going on at least one vacation a year helps protect your mental and physical health. Use your time off to reconnect with your loved ones and explore new places.3. Avoid excess overtime. Productivity declines dramatically if you frequently work more than 50 hours a week. Prioritize your tasks and limit distractions. Start your day with your quitting time in mind.4. Limit multitasking. Try to focus on one activity at a time. Otherwise, you risk damaging your brain. Head scans show that switching between tasks for a prolonged period can lower your brain density, in addition to causing fatigue.5. Set realistic expectations. Are you trying to do too much? Calculate how long your main responsibilities take and budget enough time to complete them without rushing.6. Stay active. Regular exercise is one of the most constructive ways to relax. Make it part of an overall healthy lifestyle that will keep you strong and resilient.It’s helpful for you and your future employer to recognize the impact of job-related stress. Your interview could be a starting point for maintaining a healthy and supportive work environment.
Steps to Take After Receiving a Job Rejection Letter
Being rejected for a job stings, especially when you made it to the final round of interviews and thought you were a strong candidate. Just when you were looking forward to a job offer and picturing how your office would look, you receive an email or a letter telling you that the company hired someone else.While your first reaction may be to lash out at the company or blame yourself, it’s important to learn from the experience and move on.Consider these tips for following up on a job rejection letter and sticking with your job search until you achieve success.
Tips for Following Up on a Job Rejection Letter:1. Consider responding. If you’re still interested in the company, it may be worth responding to their letter. Be sure to sound positive and ask them to keep you in mind for future opportunities.2. Connect on LinkedIn. You could also ask the contacts you made while interviewing to connect with you on LinkedIn. Remind them of your interview and thank them for their time and consideration.3. Check future openings. You’ve probably read letters saying that your resume will be kept on file. The truth is that it will probably be forgotten as time goes by. It’s up to you to watch the company website and other places where you can find the latest vacancies to apply for.4. Ask for feedback. Companies may not want to comment on their hiring process, but there are some cases where you can collect valuable feedback. If you worked with a recruiter, ask them if they can tell you how the decision was made and what areas you may need to strengthen.5. Evaluate your performance. Of course, a rejection can also be a chance to critique yourself. Examine the entire process from your resume to the final interview. Are there things you want to do differently next time?
Tips for Continuing Your Job Search:1. Accept your feelings. It’s natural to feel hurt or irritated when you’ve been turned down for a position you wanted. Treat yourself with compassion and acknowledge your loss.
2. Talk it over. It may help to discuss the situation with a friend or a professional job coach. Focus on what you can do to make your next interview more effective.
3. Clarify your goals. Maybe you’re on the appropriate track or perhaps you would benefit from changing your approach. Think about what kinds of jobs you enjoy and what you’re good at. Expanding your options could uncover new possibilities or at least give you more practice interviewing.
4. Build support. Join a job hunting club or start one of your own. Let your family and friends know how they can help you.
5. Review your accomplishments. Boost your self-esteem by making a list of your past achievements. Carry it with you so you can remind yourself of the talents you can contribute.
6. Assess your finances. Maybe you’re concerned that your job search is lasting longer than expected, and your budget is growing tighter. Ease the pressure by exploring possible sources of side income and reducing unnecessary expenses.
7. Stay positive. Remaining cheerful will make you more resilient in handling rejection. Remember that you have the potential to be a valuable employee and a contributing team member.Maintaining confidence and hope will help you to bounce back from rejections and use each experience to fine tune your job search strategies. If you network vigorously and consistently follow up on each lead, you can find more opportunities and increase your chances of finding a job you’ll love.
8 Tips to Boost Confidence at Work
Confident people tend to be more successful at work, are happier, and are not afraid to go for a promotion or face new challenges.Would it not be helpful if you were able to boost your confidence in your skills and workplace abilities?
Try these tips to increase your confidence at work:1. Cut out negative self-talk. A positive mentality will help you learn more easily and ultimately help boost your confidence. When you find yourself speaking negatively or criticizing yourself, immediately switch it to something positive, instead.For example, instead of criticizing your lack of knowledge about something, tell yourself: It’s great that I can learn what I need quickly and easily so that tasks like these become a cinch to do!Instead of saying, “I can’t,” ask yourself, “How can I?” This takes your focus off of the negative and puts it in the realm of the positive. In this mode, you may come up with the solution you need to enable you to do the thing that you thought you couldn’t.2. Increase your knowledge. When you take the time to learn a new skill or piece of knowledge, you can be certain that what you’re doing is correct.
You may want to look at online courses, or perhaps attend a seminar, designed to enhance your skills.
Watch what others in your workplace do successfully and try to copy them.3. Practice makes perfect. When you practice at a certain task, you will get better at it in time as you are able to correct any mistakes that you make.
Each time you complete a task, ask yourself whether there is anything you could do differently to improve the process the next time you do it.4. Work on your strengths. A proven way to boost confidence in the workplace is by focusing your attention on excelling at the skills you are already good at.Doing something excellently, rather than just adequately, can do wonders for your confidence!
5. Ask questions. Don’t be afraid to ask questions if there is something you don’t know or understand. After all, the knowledge you seek could be the information you need to finish your task quickly and accurately.6. Focus on your past successes. An easy way to boost your confidence is to think about past projects that you’ve completed successfully. Did you complete a task within the deadline? Perhaps received praise from your boss?Focus on the positives rather than the negatives.7. Act confidently. If you’re approaching a new task, or perhaps an entirely new job, then chances are you won’t know exactly what needs to be done. In these situations, it’s completely normal to feel under-confident. However, if you act confidently and put on a positive frame of mind, you may surprise yourself.Not only will you gain the trust of your work colleagues, but your own self-confidence will increase too, with the knowledge that you are capable at your job with valuable skills to offer.8. Have fun. Taking yourself too seriously in the workplace will leave your self-esteem in tatters when you encounter setbacks. Of course, you want to be good at your job, but this does not mean that you need to be serious 100% of the time.You are allowed to have fun and doing so will allow you to laugh at yourself and any mistakes you make.Take any criticism directed at you with good humor and you won't suffer any knocks to your confidence.A little extra confidence can go a long way toward helping you reach your career goals. Think of these tips the next time you’re feeling doubtful about your skills or abilities and you’ll be able to bring your confidence back up again in short order.
Quick Tips for Successful Career Development
Your manager, boss or supervisor isn’t responsible for your career. While these people can give you access to more opportunities, or help you grow – it’s up to you to decide what you’re going to do to ensure your success. This means dedicating some time to effective career development.If you’re keen to make more of an impact in your chosen career, it’s important to start with some planning. Ask yourself regularly what you want to accomplish in your professional life and take steps to figure out how you’re going to reach those targets.
Here are some quick tips to really help you enhance your career development.Set Small Goals OftenWhen it comes to annual reviews, there’s a lot of focus on setting massive targets for yourself to accomplish sometime in the distant future. While it’s nice to have a good vision of what you want to accomplish eventually, focusing exclusively on long-term goals can make it difficult to maintain motivation.When you’re only making little steps, you’re not as inspired to push forward.Setting smaller, more achievable goals will help to keep you on track. For instance, rather than setting the goal of becoming the manager of your team and waiting to achieve that, start by setting the goal of developing more leadership skills or volunteering for more opportunities.These goals will help you to reach your long-term target without being overwhelming.Stretch YourselfAlthough it’s important to choose tangible and realistic targets for your career, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be challenging yourself too. Ultimately, if you want to be satisfied with your accomplishments, you’ll want to start by setting goals that really push you to test your limits.Look for ways to step out of your comfort zone – even if it’s only a little. Do something that scares you slightly, but that you can still handle.For instance, if you don’t like public speaking, you could make a plan to speak to a small local forum to test your presentation skills. This will give you some anxiety, but it’s much easier than planning to host a presentation at an event with thousands of people.
