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Apochromatik Book Bundle 4: Career Planning
Today we discuss Career Planning.
You receive so much advice and so many directives from multiple sources on the proper way to plan your career. It is easy to wonder if it is even possible to plan your career. That is where many people push the things you need to do to the back burner, or worse yet give up on planning altogether.
University of Chicago Career Webinar...TODAY! | VOTW 111219
Does the thought of answering the question “where do you see yourself in five years?” in a job interview make you want to melt into the floor?
Leslie Knope Likes Masterminds*
*OK, so maybe I’ve never had a direct conversation with TV character Leslie Knope of “Parks and Recreation." Or with Amy Poehler. But I’m pretty sure if I could, they’d both be in favor of masterminds. And, as we know, waffles.
Is your annual review approaching?
Performance reviews are just around the corner in many firms and organizations. We often hear that people are “too busy” to prepare for their review. As we always say, that’s like saying “I was so busy packing for vacation that I didn’t have time to book a plane ticket.” Your review may be the one time all year when you and your boss both carve out time to sit and talk about your career. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by.
Future in Focus 2020 and Hustle & Flow | VOTW 101519
For this week’s Video of the Week, check out the newest episode of the Hustle & Flow podcast with Heather Hubbard. Heather interviews Apcohromatik’s Keith R. Sbiral and Amy M. Gardner. The trio discussed a range of topics, including Apochromatik’s Future in Focus 2020 Masterminds, specifically the two cohorts for attorneys who want to succeed as a partner or change jobs/careers.
Make Your Clients Happy | VOTW 100819
Last week we gave you 7 Tips to Turn Around a Disappointed Client, today the Video of the Week addresses making your clients happy clients. Malcom Gladwell takes a look at the research of Howard Moskowitz in making people happy by listening to their diversity of human beings.
Apochromatik Book Bundle 3: Feedback
Today we continue our discussion on feedback. We are releasing Apochromatik’s third book bundle. This book bundle will focus on feedback.
First, the disclaimers: These are books we’ve read recently; this isn’t a “best of feedback” book list.
Job Search Month: Networking
September is a great time to jump start your job search, so throughout the month, we’re focusing on different elements of the process.
This week, we’re starting where your search should: networking. Whether or not you’re looking for a new position, no one has ever regretted having a strong network. From client referrals to moral support to, yes, help finding a new job, your network is an important asset you must invest in. In fact, studies show that 70 percent of jobs are filled through a networking contact, and the average annual income for workers who got their job with a referral is 6% higher than those who didn’t.
Apochromatik Book Bundle 2: Leadership
Today we continue our discussion on leadership. We’ve been talking about leadership skills and how you can improve yours. Looking for a beach read? This week we’re featuring 3 of the books we’ve recently read on leadership.
Stop Giving 110%
Stop Giving 110%.
Picture it: 1993. Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” is the song that proms are made of, and I’m interviewing for a college scholarship in my best dress from the pages of Seventeenmagazine with my hair freshly permed at Great Clips. My high school guidance counselor is one of the interviewers.
He asks, “What is your best quality?”
I proudly respond, “I give everything 110%.”
The Un-Video Video of the Week | VOTW 061819
This week the Video of the Week is . . .not a video! Instead, we’re featuring a recent episode of the Becker Group Women’s Leadership 15 Minute Podcast. Amy M. Gardner is the guest, and they covered Amy’s path from Luther College to the University of Chicago Law School, and from law firm partner to dean of students to coaching and consulting for lawyers and their employers; goal setting; staying motivated; starting your own business; and more. Please check it out, and be sure to subscribe.
5 Tips for Summer Success: What Every Law Student Needs To Know
—Julie Schrager
For some students, summer is a break from school. But for many law students, particularly after their 2L year, summer is an important step on the path to a permanent position. You manage multiple writing assignments (and social events too!) and adapt what you’ve learned to new types of work and interactions. And even if you are working at a law firm or other setting that either always gives offers or never gives offers, your second summer is an opportunity to develop some of the professional skills that you will need to be successful in whatever position you obtain after you graduate.
Northwestern Alumni Networking Webinar Follow-up Post
Thank you all for logging on for the Northwestern University Alumni Career Webinar, “3.5 Tips to Turbocharge Your Networking Skills.”
We have listed several resources below to assist you in your networking plan.
Amy Cuddy’s book, Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges is a great place to start in an effort to make networking opportunities more comfortable.
Effectively Leading a Remote Team | VOTW 050719
Working remotely, whether occasionally or routinely, can make employees’ lives easier. But supervising remote employees can require extra effort from managers. For today’s Video of the Week, the Harvard Business Review shares tips on collaboration and communication for remote teams. Check it out, and come back Thursday for our blog post on how to supervise remote workers without wanting to pack it in.
How to work remotely | VOTW 043019
Working remotely is often considered the holy Grail of employment benefits, but the reality can be perilous. That’s why working remotely is this week’s topic on the Apochromatik blog. For the Video of the Week, learn how to intentionally build a better relationship with your boss — a much more challenging task when you work remotely. Come back Thursday for tips on how to work remotely without hampering your career.
What Can Reading Do For You? | VOTW 042319
In honor of #WorldBookDay, this week on the Apochromatik blog we’re talking about why and how to squeeze more reading into your schedule. For today’s Video of the Week we feature a short eight minute video discussing some of the benefits of reading.
Check back for Thursday’s post where we share hacks to fit more reading into your schedule.
Work/Life Balance or Whole Life Synchronization?
This week I led a webinar for the University of Chicago “Mind Your Career” series entitled, “The Work/Life Myth: 3 Ways to Feel More In Sync With Your Life.” Many of us are actively seeking a way to find work/life balance, and to determine how and when work/life balance discussions and efforts are appropriate.
This Week The Video Of The Week Is Live - Wednesday | VOTW 041619
Join Apochromatik’s Keith R. Sbiral for a free webinar hosted by the University of Chicago entitled, “The Myth of Work/Life Balance: 3 ways to feel more in sync with your life.”
April 17, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. central.
Free to all!
3 Resources for Executive Presence Excellence
Today we continue our discussion on executive presence. As you know, this topic extends far beyond public speaking; executive presence can define your professional image and thus have a substantial effect on your career.