Employers, Please Stop Asking For Our Salary Histories

Employers, Please Stop Asking For Our Salary HistoriesEmployers, Please Stop Asking For Our Salary Histories We are thrilled to discuss a future with your organization. We are willing to be open and transparent. We understand that sharing information may help us discover a fit that advances both of our agendas. Like you, we want that. But why are you so eager to learn about our past compensation? How is what we earned at another company doing a different job relevant to our candidacy now? When we started doing that job, we had less experience than we do now. Not just relevant professional experience, but we were also younger professionals when we nailed down the particulars of that deal. Weve grown. If you become our employer, you will reap the benefits of our professional evolution. We expect to be compensated for our skills plus the professional prowess and maturity weve cultivated. The professional world, too, has evolved since weve been off the market. Conversatio ns that now dominate the landscape were less prevalent in years past. The salary history that you request may reflect a disparity the female candidates among us may have been earning 76 cents, 60 cents or 55 cents for every dollar our white male colleagues make. Undoubtedly, you dont want our relationship to begin by perpetuating this injustice. Lets start a fresh salary conversation , based on the skills and experience we have now and what the current market looks like. We want to be able to count on you to pay us what were worth rather than angling to score a deal on us. Can we please talk about that? It would help if you would share your sortiment for this position. This way, all the disclosures dont have to come from our side. Many employers request salary histories and expectations, often upfront. While we want to be compliant, we clearly recognize that youre asking us to tip our hands. You say you need this info to confirm that were in range, but if you share your range in the job post, we would all be on the same page from the start. HR guru and Forbes contributor Liz Ryan reflects Most job ads dont include a salaryrange because employers want to keep the salary rangeprivate. It gives them a negotiating advantage when they do. . . It is unprofessional and immoral to ask job-seekers to supply their salary details and/or salary history but to keep your approved salary range confidential. Please dont start our relationship by angling to get the upper hand so that you can score our talent and loyalty at bargain prices. No future perk, prize or wellness program that you dream up can undo what that says about the questionable culture youre trying to entice us into. Josh Doody , author of Fearless Salary Negotiation describes efforts to get us to disclose our salary histories Its a salary negotiation tactic disguised as a gatekeeper-type interview question. Liz Ryan warns us You lose most of your negotiating leverage when you give up your old salary, but sitting in the hot seat as a job seeker, you feel that you have no choice but to do that. Can we start from a better distributionspolitik than this? Glassdoor provides the Know your Worth personalized salary estimator which generates our refreshed value in the current market. The tool calculates specific work-related attributes and factors relating to each person current job title, base salary, employer, work location, industry, typical job transitions, years of relevant experience, and the current state of the local job market.This way, if our pay was below market value at our last job , we have the information we need to amend that in future salaries we negotiate for ourselves. Requesting our salary histories is becoming illegalNew York City, New Orleans and Philadelphia and the state of Massachusetts are among the first localities limiting potential employers access to this information about candidates, but many more are slated to follow suit . You dont want to be the emp loyer that makes a potentially illegal move. You want to be trailblazer that says, we stopped doing that years ago because we were concerned that it was unfair to our employees. A successful professional culture champions its citizens, and in so doing it earns their loyalty. Isnt that the kind of employer you want to be? Job Seekers and Candidates Everywhere

Writing Articles for Research Journals ME Today March 2012

Writing Articles for Research Journals ME Today March 2012 Writing Articles for Research Journals ME Today March 2012 Writing Articles forResearch Journalsby Derek Reding and Ritesh LakhkarMany undergraduate students pursue higher studies such as a masters or a doctorate degree in their field of interest, but when it comes to publishing their research in the form of a journal article, many struggle to get through their first attempts. To provide some guidance for early career engineers and researchers entering graduate school or pursuing an interest of writing a journal article, we offer the following information on how to go about writing an article for research journals.Publishing Starts with Research-Journal articles are supposed to contain original research the more important the topic the better. There are two main types of research, namely basic and applied. Basic research is focused on fundamental knowledge in a field. In contrast, applied research is focused on applying fund amental knowledge towards a novel approach or methodology. It is important to realize that research is the activity of investigating new approaches to problems where an adequate approach is lacking, basic or applied. Meaningful research is directed towards important problems. These are problems in which advancement will be of significant benefit in terms of application and/or theoretical developments. Research involves answering two questions, viz., 1) is the proposed approach new, and 2) is this approach better than all other approaches?The description for what constitutes research is only briefly discussed here since the focus is on writing a journal article. Assuming that one is engaged in research, the corresponding journal article is a formality for all practical purposes.Motivation to Publish-Research can be performed without writing journal articles. However, this is notlagelage common due to the incentives for publishing in peer-reviewed journals. Motivation to publish shoul d be clear. One possibility is to secure a new idea in the pool of knowledge. Although this motivation is idealistic, it is often not the only one. Another motivation is to gain professional credibility. Researchers need to realize that they dont need to publish many journal articles to become credible, but more can certainly help. Publishing journal articles helps to secure research positions, especially for early career researchers. These positions are typically found in Universities and Research Laboratories. Industry generally has very limited time to solve problems, thus, research is very difficult and projects usually become advanced engineering initiatives instead of research initiatives. Patents play a vital role as compared to journal publications when it comes to advanced engineering in the industry. Many times, it may not be possible to publish advanced engineering research in a journal publication, or even in a patent, due to proprietary reasons. To secure a research pos ition such as research scientist or professor, one needs to publish as much of their research as possible. It should be known that only one good article is needed to cement a position in a research circle. Nobody can afford a bad article or one that has false claims or incorrect information, so it may be important to shelf papers that do not meet the highest standards. This happens to all researchers because some ideas just dont work.Two General Approaches-There are a few main routes one may take towards publishing a journal article. The easiest and fruchtwein common approach is to present research at conferences before compiling the completed work in a journal article draft. This may be referred to as the feedback approach. There are serious advantages to this approach. First, one is able to get valuable feedback on their proposed approach from the research community. This feedback can be in the form of questions at the end of a presentation, private discussions, and collaboration. Second, conferences act as intermediate deadlines to aim for during ones research activities. This is possible because conferences do not require completed work like journals do, so one may present at a few conferences before writing the completed journal article.Another approach is what can be called a direct approach. This approach involves journal writing activity from the outset of a research project. This approach may be a bit more risky since it does not necessarily involve feedback from peers at conference proceedings. Generally, this approach works best for intermediate and advanced researchers not beginners unless they are well-advised or unusually gifted. Moreover, this approach works especially well for those who have already published a peer-reviewed journal article. What is a Journal Article?-A journal article is a peer-reviewed report that contains an original and complete research study. These articles present a new approach towards solving a problem. Fortunately, t here are many examples in the literature, but not all articles are ideal. A model article is one that has i) a clear and concise problem identification, ii) a clear and concise proposed approach or thesis, and iii) sufficient evidence to untersttzung their approach or thesis. The layout begins with an abstract, which articulates a brief summary of all three of these aspects. This is followed by an introduction and/or background section, in which the topic scope is identified, motivation is provided, and relevant previous works are summarized in the context of the current work. The body sections divide up the topic into simple and tractable bodies that provide all required information, or references that contain information required to reproduce the results of the research. Findings must sufficiently support the claims made in the article. Finally, a conclusions section is used to give short statement of the findings and claims that are clearly reached as a result of the research. Th is is not a summary. All discussions should be included in the main body of the article, with the exception of appendices. An appendix is simply a collection of supplementary material that cannot be found in a reference but would otherwise overly-complicate or detract from the readability of the article. Footnotes are useful for stating information that is too brief for an appendix.Some Preliminaries-In either the feedback approach or the direct approach, described above, research should be initiated by identifying the problem that is to be solved. This will help to identify the scope of the article. Once a scope is identified, to some extent, one then begins to review relevant literature including books, conference articles, and journal articles. The literature review helps to identify the journal that one will want to eventually publish in.During journal writing, and during research activities, one should pay some attention to the rank of the journals as these are read. Some journ als permit much longer articles than others. Some journals such as the ones related to theoretical or applied physics have a specific focus. The activity of reading relevant articles on ones research topic will help one to find the most appropriate journal for publishing their work.Some journals are regarded as better than others, but there are several ranking methods to choose from. Two typical methods are 1) article influence (AI) and 2) Eigenfactor. A good discussion of these methodologies is provided at www.eigenfactor.org. Another important factor that will influence ones choice of journal is the publishing costs, which may be covered by a research grant.An important consideration to keep in mind early in the process is if there will be collaboration. One must identify who should be involved as a possible co-author. An adviser or ratgeber is the most obvious co-author for early career researchers. It is sometimes difficult to know who is a contributor towards the content of you r article. For example, a technician who helps you to perform experiments may or may not become a co-author. The important thing to know is that one should discuss co-authorship possibilities with all those who are engaged in any part of the research activities.General Strategy-The general strategy for writing a journal article is to start by writing a rough abstract. The abstract may very well be totally scrapped a few times during the research process, but this activity can help one to organize their thoughts. It can be helpful to write a working draft, or an incomplete draft of the article, which is usually heavy on the introduction and relevant background. Some researchers even write a separate document with a detailed literature review in which each article is summarized in the context of their research. This working draft can also be useful for containing preliminary results and tables that one plans to fill in with the results. In a way, the article can take a shape holistica lly by becoming an integral part of ones research effort. Moreover, as the research comes to a close, one will not have far to reach towards finalizing the article. In the feedback approach described above, this integral report writing or working draft can be in the format of conference articles. Generally, it is best to publish in a journal that is tied to the conference in which one presents any of the relevant results. This means that no matter which approach is taken towards writing ones article, it is a good idea to know what conferences and corresponding journals are of most interest.The last stage in writing a journal article is making sure that the research is complete. Reaching depth is important not breadth. Determining adequate depth brings back the aforementioned two questions regarding the nature of research, namely 1) is the proposed approach new, and 2) is this approach better than all other approaches? If one can clearly and undeniably answer yes to both questions, then the final stages in writing ones article are merely a formality. Still, one may wish to enlist the help of a colleague for final review of their manuscript.During the final stages, one needs to include an acknowledgments section after the conclusions. This section gives recognition to funding agencies and to those all whose help was significant, but not enough for co-authorship. There is the possibility that one may find that their approach reaches a fork in the road. It is not uncommon for a proposed approach to be radically different enough from previous approaches that the theoretical or experimental underpinnings do not exist yet. This is a good time to consider splitting the research into two or more papers.Support-Research and publishing, early in ones research career, almost always involves some form of support. The help of a research mentor is invaluable. It is important to choose wisely because not all individuals in a research position are doing real research. This is in no way meant to offend those who are in a faculty or research scientist position. Many of these individuals make important and valuable contributions, but not always in research. There can be a fine line between real research and advanced engineering. It is important to know the difference in advance. A research mentor can help when attempting to know this difference.The other form of support is financial. Having enough money is very important when attempting to engage in research activities. Money buys equipment, time, and help from others. Usually financial support for conducting research activities is provided by the universities, the government research organizations, or at times by the industry.This article gives a brief overview of some of the important aspects of writing a journal article, namely a brief research definition, motivations, journal article definition, journal selection, co-authorship, general strategy, and support.The most ideal supplement for this article i s the transcription of a talk that was delivered by Richard Hamming titled, You and Your Research. Richard Hammings article helps to prepare any researcher, beginner to advanced, for conducting meaningful research, which is at the heart of all great journal articles.

FTs MBA Ranking Represents Everything Wrong with Business

FTs MBA Ranking Represents Everything Wrong with BusinessFTs MBA Ranking Represents Everything Wrong with BusinessBruce Nussbaum, a well-known writer on innovation and design, is upset with the Financial Times global business school rankings. Everything wrong with business schools todaythe greed, the blinkered vision, the inability to changehe writes, gets validation in FTs recent multinational MBA Ranking.The schools that graduated the MBAs who went into banking and Wall Street to write the script for the devastating Great Recession of 20072009 are still at the top. The schools that graduated managers who proved totally unable to innovate are still at the top. The schools that gave Master of Nonprofit Administration degrees to people who went on to become CEOs and failed to deliver value for the past decade measured by stock price are still at the top.The FT list of the best MBA programs is a testament to the inefficiency of markets and the inability of business schools to change th eir curricula, professors and teaching methods despite the rise of enormous complexity and uncertainty in the global economy.Why havent business schools truly committed to creativity been rewarded? If CEOs around the world acknowledge innovation and creativity as the paths to glory in this, as he says, complex and uncertain global economy, shouldnt the MBA rankings methodology adjust accordingly to a shifting paradigm?Nussbaum certainly thinks so (as do I). He shakes his fist at the lack of presence, at the top of the ranks, of more schools like Carnegie Mellons Tepper School (ranked at 41), which has been bridging the gaps between business, design and engineering for over a decade. He also notes the low-ish placement of schools like Berkeleys Haas (25) and Northwesterns Kellogg (21), both schools that have made meaningful curriculum changes, and which work hard to find and cultivate students and faculty devoted to discovering original answers to new problems. So, while Stanford ran ks fourth, and the progressive Yale SOM, with its interdisciplinary and CSR-minded approach, comes in at 15, if the methodology doesnt factor innovation or creativity into its calculations, then what does it matter?Innovation and creativity arent easily quantifiable, sure. But given that FTs methodology is so eccentric already, (John Byrne, of Poets Quants, has said about FTs ranking No ranking of MBA programs is without flaws, but the Financial Times methodology is especially peculiar among the most popular rankings of business schools.) Im sure theres a way to factor innovation or creativity into one or many of the existing metrics.As we know, MBA applicants, and applicants in general, often look to rankings as the first and main source in forming a list of schools to apply to. If management leaders have been saying repeatedly that what they need right now is to hire creative talent, that its a top priority, then the business schools best equipped to heed their calls should be gi ven that recognition. And since its the rankings that, unfortunately, bestow that recognition, it only makes sense for the FT ranking to make a change.Change Observer

5 productivity killers (and why youre probably doing all of them)

5 productivity killers (and why youre probably doing all of them)5 productivity killers (and why youre probably doing all of them)Take a glance at your to-do list for the day - how are you doing? Oh, wait you didnt make one. Okay, find your scribbles from yesterdays client check-in - what action-items do you need to check off? Wow, you didnt take notes? Though we are all guilty of hitting the mark sometimes, if you constantly feel distracted and unable to remain on task, its time to take a look at your work routine. Productivity is one of those qualities thats never listed on a job description but is one of the most valuable and important skills to have, no matter your industry or position on the ladder. To remain focused and wow your manager, you want to avoid these destructive habits that take your attention away from the office.You check your schmelzglasle all the timeSince much of the professional landscape has become overly digitized, its no wonder your email is such a major p art of your workflow. Though its a vital means of communication, it doesnt need your attention 24/7. Career expert for TopResume, Amanda Augustine says when youre constantly refreshing your inbox and replying to everything right away - youre not actually doing any other work. To cure yourself of this habit, itll take practice. To get started though, Augustine recommends setting some ground rules, starting with what time of day you log-in to your email, with the morning being the worst time.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreMany experts warn that this is the absolute worst time to check your email. Instead, allow yourself only five minutes to quickly skim your inbox for urgent or time-sensitive items. Then, come back to your inbox later in the morning, once youve crossed an important item off the to-do list, she explains.Just like you set up meetings on your calendar, do the same thing with email by reserving your time and focus. Create a daily, recurring event on your work calendar thats dedicated to email. Try to hold yourself accountable to those blocks of time to keep your email from wrecking your productivity, she adds.You multitask unsuccessfullyThough in theory, listening to a podcast while checking your email and Slack gossiping with your co-worker could make you feel like youre killin it, what are you really accomplishing? Career expert Joy Altimare says most people get a surge of confidence from multi-tasking, but the reality is very few actually complete tasks when they are focusing on too many at the same time. In many ways, juggling this-and-that fosters and encourages mindless distractions.They find themselves distracted during a meeting, in conversation - either on the phone or computer - and cannot digest nor participate in the dialogue, she explains.The solution is simple Cut it out. Much like you would give your undivided attention to a client at dinner (or to a promising first date), at work, you should well, be at work Get off your phone and step away from your computer in meetings - or dont bring either. When you have emails to send, put on your headphone and turn up your focus playlist on Spotify and get through them. Have a presentation to write? Then you shouldnt be checking Facebook. The point is to practice mindful productivity - and be respectful to your employer who wants you to get the job done, ASAP.You dont have meeting agendasWhile scheduling meetings and attending them can make you feel like youre making progress, more often than not pointless or poorly-run sessions are the opposite. In fact, plenty of professionals often feel like endless back-to-back check ins and brainstorms waste their time, instead of capitalizing on it. If you feel as you are suffering from meeting fatigue, Augustine recommends reevaluating your calendar.Take a closer look at your schedule and determine if there are certain meetings you could eliminate entirely or delegate to another member of your team to attend, she continues. For those meetings, you intend to keep, give your attendees proper context. Include a short blurb in your invitation that explains the purpose of the meeting, what will be discussed, and what people should do to prepare for the discussion so everyone is on the same page.And dont forget Starting and ending your meeting on time will do wonders for everyones productivity.You dont take notesIn your college classes (remember those, from eons ago?) - you would never arrive without a pen and paper. While the kids these days use laptops or tablets now, it doesnt matter what you use to take notes. Rather, Altimare says it just matters that you do. Too often employees will arrive at meetings - whether with the larger staff or their one-on-one with a manager - empty-handed. Not only does this give the impression that youre ill-prepared but it will leave you scrambling, scratching your brain when it comes time to deliver.Not taking notes is the number-one productivity killer - and it also demonstrates a level of hubris that can lead to underperformance and lack of productivity for the organization, Altimare addresses.When in doubt, always, always bring a vessel for notes. Even a napkin will cut it if youre in a bind. What you dont want to do is leave yourself relying on memory to meet a deadline, impress your boss or deliver on a promise from a client.Your workspace is a hot messAs Augustine puts it mess breeds stress. And when you feel anxious, youre far less likely to want to sit at your desk, much less power through your day. Heres when your inner Marie Kondo should kick in and inspire you to get through the muck, ASAP.File the papers, tame your to-do list, and wipe down your desk so everything is tidy and clean, she encourages. Add a plant to your area, too. Incorporating a little greenery into your work environment has been proven to reduce stress, lower blo od pressure, and increase positive feelings - all of which will keep you more focused and productive while on the job.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

Facilities Manager Salary Salary

Facilities Manager Salary SalaryFacilities Manager Salary SalaryIn general, a facilities manager salary ranges between $44,343 and $76,473 per year. Some of the most popular industries in this line of work include healthcare, churches, real estate property management, schools and colleges or universities. The typical facilities manager salary may vary depending on a number of factors, including geographical location, experience, education level and the industry in which you are employed. Those with less than one year of experience usually start out at approximately $33,000 annually.An individual who works in the career field for 20 years or more often earns a facilities manager salary of about $60,000 to $85,000 per year, depending on where they live. Some of the cities offering the highest pay include Santa Clara California, Palo Alto California, Salt Lake City Utah, Greenville South Carolina and Wilmington Delaware. Smaller cities generally pay a facilities manager salary that is a bit less than what is found with larger metropolitan areas.Level of education and degree obtained also factor in to the facilities manager salary. Those with a Bachelor of Science degree often earn a higher salary than individuals with a Associate of Arts or Bachelor of Arts degree, or someone with only a high school diploma.Facilities Manager Salary InformationAverage salary for entry level facilities manager in United States$49,000Average salary for experienced facilities manager in United States$72,000Customize ResumeMore Sample Salary ArticlesFacilities Manager Salary

Find Out Whos Worried About Lpn Resume and Why You Should be Listening to Them

Find Out Whos Worried About Lpn Resume and Why You Should be Listening to Them Details of Lpn Resume Its vital to tell the hiring manager what degree youve got, and where youre licensed to practice in your Career Objective. Utilize our clinic LPN resume sample for a template. Nursing is among the most popular careers in the 21st century. Use the graduate nurse resume thats offered in PDF format to design your physicians resumes. While required LPN skills vary dependent on the particular job, there are a lot of skills expected of most LPNs. LPNs also need to schliff a national licensure examination. They use their knowledge and skills garnered during their nursing program to perform duties with confidence. They are responsible for a wide range of duties, and the successful LPN will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to perform those duties without hesitation. LPNs work in a number of healthcare environments. Nursing is a vital portion of the medical profession. Nu rsing is an outdated professional with a lot of formal affiliations. List all licenses and certifications you may have. If youre asking for an LPN position you should have someexperience. The precise nature of duties of LPNs varies and in most court cases, it will be dependent on the environment they are working in, though there are typical duties which do not change. Normally, a resume of a seasoned LPN is composed of essential abilities, qualifications and experience sections. All info ought to be accurate and up-to-date. The quickest way to finish a work application is to be certain youve got the information that you feel you will need before you begin. Most likely youll be told just apply online. Dont make them search for this info. Explain that youre a compassionate professional whos dedicated, dependable and intelligent. See the RN resume sample near the top of this guide. Some job applications need additional info to be submitted along with the application itself. Youre able to make use of these resumes also when searching for a center to perform your internship program. Even in case you have decades of experience, you would like to continue to keep your resume short. You may also opt to design high-quality resumes for business purposes. It also enables you to establish which skills are important to point out, and methods by which to describe your previous work experience and accomplishments. You need to have good communication abilities and patient umgang abilities. The employers may have encounter related resume patterns in their experience, so it is quite important to alter the resume template so that it seems not the exact same as the standard 1. Most institutions will likely accept your application when its accompanied with a cover letter. You may use the nursing resume template to compose yours since it comprises a comprehensive curriculum vitae and a cover letter. If this New klasse Nursing resume example was not sufficient for you, youre totally free to review various other samples and templates from our website. Writing nursing resume template may be a tricky affair particularly for first-time job-seekers or those that are trying to move elsewhere for comfort of whatever sort. Wherever youre in your nursing career, weve got a resume sample that may help you write or update your nurse resume. You might not receive every job which you apply for, but a resume thats well written can help you find the best job that is suitable for you. Once your resume is prepared to go, you will wish to be sure to receive it in front of as many employers as possible. The perfect way to compose such type of resume is to concentrate on transferable expertise and qualifications to compensate for deficiency of experience. The purpose is to get noticed. In the event you lack a lot of experience on the job its important to adhere to a resume objective. Permit the employer see your knowledge is current and that youre enthu siastic about continuing education. Before leaning to the LPN job you need to have a very clear idea about the necessary skills and occupational hazards. You are able to still prove that youre best for the job. LPNs are much in demand in an assortment of healthcare settings, but searching for work, and receiving a satisfying job demands effective job preparation. To acquire a job as a licensed practical nurse you will need to submit a perfect LPN resume in line with the advertised job description.

How to Focus on the Big Picture in Your Business

How to Focus on the Big Picture in Your Business Sometimes, small and mundane check the box tasks have to get done. Its aproblem if younever respond to email or fill out administrative reports, but if you spendallyour time on the small stuff, youll get by, but youll never get ahead. I believe that theres more for you in your life and career, so I wanted to share someinsights gleaned from my own experiences as the founder of Real Life E Time Coaching Training and an interview I did with Alexander Schultz,CEO of Complete Labs, on what keeps usaddicted to small tasks and how to get the big stuff done.Here are six reasons youre not getting anything important done at work even when youhave the time and what to do about them1. Cotton Candy WinsWe want a sense of achievement and accomplishment, saysSchultz. When we get a lot of things done, it feels good. But just knocking to-do itemsoff my checklist i s not the progredienz I want to have.Only doing small tasks is theequivalent of only eating cotton candy You may end up with a quick sugar high, but you willsoon crash and need even more sugar to get you back up again. Your larger projects are like meatand vegetables They take longer to chew and digest, but they leave you with a lasting sense ofsatisfaction.To more easilymake progress on these large items, cut them up into the smallest chunks possible. This could mean listing out your activities, like sending an email tosomeone or editing the document after writing it. By dividing a big win into smallcelebrations, youre getting something of substance completed and making it easier to progress.2. MemoryMistrustAnother reason that you jump on little itemsimmediately is becauseyou fear youll forget to do them if they arent done now. Most likely, you blame this on having a bad memory, but inreality it doesnt matter how goodor bad your memory is if you have the right systems in place.Whe n you have a powerfulto-do list, calendar system, and email processing system, you know that youll get theright prompts at the right times to move items forward. By developing the right structure even if its as simple as a notepad where you write down and review all your current to-do items you can relax and focus on the bigger items at hand.3. Having No Idea Where to StartIf you arrive at work, take a glance at your calendar,open your email, and then just start bouncing through the day like a ping-pong ball, hoping that youll land in the right place at the right time, youre not alone. Many peopletake this sort of reactive approach to their work. When you arent aware of your priorities or clear on when they need to get done, its incredibly hard to justify not taking care ofthe smallstuff all the time.To overcome this reactive tendency, you should review yourprojects and task lists on at least a weekly basis so that you know whats fruchtweinimportant right now. Then, if possible, s lot in time to get the key items done on your calendar.Schultz also recommends writing your goals at the top of your to-do list and askingyourself, Is this task aligned with what I want to accomplish and who I want to be?4. False GuiltYes, theres a time and place to help your colleagues, but in almost everyposition, theres also a time and place to focus on getting the work done that you need todo for yourself. Problems arise when external requests come at a faster rate or quantitythan you can handle and you start to squeeze out the other work that you need to complete.This can lead to some people especially people-pleasers feeling guilty fortaking time to do their own work before everyone else is taken care of. But the truth isthat, if you dont wrap up the projects only you can do, youre not providing the mostvalue for your company.The key to overcoming this challenge is to pace the workflow.This means setting aside some time each week to drive your key projects forward, whichthen allows forwork for others to fit into the remaining time slots available. This may mean thatyou dont move ahead as quickly on other peoples projects, but in the larger picture, thats typically okayas long as youre moving ahead on the most important goals.5. Shame at Missed DeadlinesWhen you havent done something that youknow you should do, even thinking about the task can trigger shame. So insteadof making a dent inthat big project, you answer another email.To overcome this cycle, itsimportant to recognize that everyone makes mistakes and has items theystruggle to complete. Its also helpful to talk about whats going on with someone youtrust, because shame thrives in isolation. When you notice yourself avoiding a project andgoing into numbing behaviors such asrandomly checking social media try to stop and recognize the root causes of these behaviors. This could mean sitting quietly and taking some deep breaths, journaling, orgoing on a walk and talking with a friend.The counterint uitive truth is that, when youfocus on your emotions and process them, you have the opportunity to release them. In turn, these emotions will have less impact on your behavior than they would if you just tried to avoid them.6. High Fives RequiredGetting affirmation for your work feels good for most people.Depending on your personality type, it can be almost essential for getting things done. Ifyoure one of those people, dont fight that tendency work with it. You can do so byusing online tools where you can deutsche post ag your activities and have others comment on them,work with a coach, or set up a buddy system with a friend to make progress on yourbigger goals. That way you can get a Yahoofor each step along the way even when thebigger project is far from complete.If you are ready to really move forward in your career, stop letting the small stuff squelchyour success.A version of this article originally appeared on BusinessCollective.Elizabeth Grace Saunders is the founder and CEO ofReal Life E, a time coaching and training company, and the author of The 3 Secrets to Effective Time Investment How to Achieve More Success With Less Stress andHow to Invest Your Time Like Money.