Michael Niyitegeka Archive

When it comes to setting and managing career goals, it's important to aim high. But sometimes the challenge we all face in aiming high is putting too much pressure on ourselves and then becoming overwhelmed. Successful career planning is all about balance.The best way to achieve your career development goals without burning out is to […]

If you've been satisfied with a “placeholder" LinkedIn profile up to this point, or feel like landing a job through the site isn't a viable option, we've got some news for you. The hiring landscape has changed, permanently, and those who adapt will secure the best opportunities.Here are five common LinkedIn profile mistakes that could […]

True or false: Recruiters don’t read cover letters. Most job seekers assume this is true and that writing one is just a waste of time. But here’s the truth: recruiters do read cover letters—when they’re written well.So, what does that tell us? If most people never hear back after submitting one, and recruiters only engage […]

Feedback, in the world of business, is the breakfast of champions. Feedback "feeds" us. It's at the top of the food pyramid for learning and professional development. If you're not actively seeking it, you're missing out on one of the most powerful tools for career growth. How often do you ask for feedback?Feedback can be […]

LinkedIn can be an extremely valuable resource in your job search if you know how to use it properly. Whether it's using LinkedIn to make a new connection and earn a job referral or to try to get noticed by recruiters, there are ways to use the platform that can improve your chances of landing […]

Perhaps the most intimidating aspect of leadership is knowing that, in addition to playing an important role in a team's success, leaders are held responsible for their team's failures. In order to obtain great results from their teams, leaders must be able to consistently motivate their team members.As a new manager, the implementation of a […]

Who isn't a little curious about what a successful professional does differently from the average person? It's not about what they do with their money. It's how they approach their careers.Passenger or Pilot: Which One Are You?It's easy to think we are all doing what we can to take control of our careers. However, this […]

I'm going to tell you something that might be hard to hear: if you're still relying on one job to define your career and secure your future, you're walking toward a cliff.Over two decades ago, I walked away from corporate America because I didn't like who I was becoming—burned out, uninspired, and terrified my daughter […]

Even at work, you have a personal brand, whether you’re aware of it or not. What are people saying about you when you're not in the room? Are you giving off the right vibe to your colleagues and conveying the brand you want to convey at work?Your personal brand is the impression you leave on […]

I love working with recent grads in their job search. After 12 years in school, they are experts at learning, which makes teaching them easier. They're like sponges. They learn and do. They have no bad job search habits, so teaching them is fun because I get to see their reaction when they get positive […]