One of the 5 P’s of Life is “Profession” – your work, whether you work for someone or are self-employed. If you’re not satisfied with your work life, then take control and make changes. Set goals for this aspect of life by stretching your skills and expanding your network. Every Wednesday, we offer tips via Twitter to help you with your work life. Below are tips we tweeted last month.

Before going on an interview, find out the dress code – you don’t want to overdress OR underdress.

Stay positive in your difficult job – focus on how it stretches your skill set and improves your market value.

Think twice before agreeing to be a reference for someone you personally would NOT hire.

If you’re being overlooked at work, then evaluate your skills – you may need coaching.

Every Wednesday, we tweet tips to help you accomplish your professional goals – follow us on Twitter. References for our tips are found below – click on the title to go to the link.

REFERENCES:

Wardrobe Mistakes That Will Blow a Job Interview

Forget Perfection and Enjoy the Journey

How Do I Decline to Be a Reference for a Former Coworker?

Coaching an Employee Who Doesn’t Want Help