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Career · January 27, 2022

Six Career Tips That Are Played Out


Outdated career advice is stale. Read my list of career tips that are played out and let them help you out of the stone ages.

When searching online for career advice, you are bound to find a plethora of articles, think-pieces, and websites filled with advice from “experts” who know their stuff. What I’ve found while reading this type of content is many of it consists of regurgitated and expired tips and advice that is one-sided and not within today’s current career climate. We are talking about thirty year-old ideas that are archaic and no longer apply to the world we live in today.

Even bigger than that is we as a collective usually fall for this advice as if it were the holy grail.

In my quest to keep it real with you, I want to share my knowledge and expertise with you based on what’s going on now, not what was going on ten years ago.

I want to share these Six Career Tips That Are Played Out–old and stale advice which no longer applies. I hope this helps you free yourself.

Job hopping is a no-no

You may have been taught that if you change jobs frequently, you are looked upon as a non-committal professional who  may be a problem because you are always looking for greener grass. And yes, at one time, this was true.

That rule no longer applies.

If you have changed jobs more than two times in a year, you still are considered a viable applicant and most managers don’t give this quality much weight when looking at your overall picture. While changing jobs any more than that can still be seen as problematic, your skills, your experience and your knowledge are most important and will trump your supposed job hopping.

You can’t get a job with a huge time gap on your resume

I am proof that this also an outdated rule. I was hired after a ten year gap in my resume and I never looked back. Neither should you. Don’t let a gap in your employee history keep you from snagging the position you are dreaming of.

Outdated career advice is stale. Read my list of career tips that are played out and let them help you out of the stone ages.

You can’t negotiate a raise until you’ve been employed for at least a year

Raises are usually based on performance, and if you are hitting it out of the park, you should be considered for a raise after your initial probationary period. Many employers have performance reviews after a certain period of time and may not give raises until that time, but there are also plenty of employers who give raises at any time. Always be negotiating, especially if you’ve been doing an outstanding job.

Oh, and make sure you keep receipts of the work you’ve done as well as your wins so that you can negotiate with proof.

Career reinvention is a no-no

Pivoting is the new black, friends. No longer do you have to be tethered to a career that no longer brings you fulfillment. You can reinvent yourself and strike up a new career as long as you have the skills and know-how to bring to your role.

As you get older, your needs change, and so may your passion. Employers are looking for people who have the drive to excel while helping them reach their goals, so go ahead and reinvent yourself. It’s okay to do so.

Your resume should only be one page

As eco-friendly as I am, this one’s a hard no. In fact, this is one piece of career advice that was never really true. Your resume should be as long as your work experience. And of course the older you are and the more work history and job experience you have, the longer your resume will be. Please get rid of the notion that your resume should only be one page. Be concise, yes, yet thorough.

Outdated career advice is stale. Read my list of career tips that are played out and let them help you out of the stone ages.

Companies don’t understand Work Life Balance

Well, some still don’t, but MOST do. Given our recent climate and need to adjust how and where we work, many employers understand the importance of Work Life Balance and want to help you get the most out of both of those worlds. Why? Because it costs more to replace you than to keep you and respect healthy boundaries. The landscape has changed, friends, and with it, there’s more appreciation for the need to be fluid when it comes to Work Life Balance.

While there will always be an exception to the rule, for the most part, workplaces in today’s world are more flexible and want their employees to thrive. With these old expired rules, we are now making way for new ones that help both employers and employees be the best version of themselves.

What are your thoughts? Care to share?


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A rooftop situation is always a good idea! Recentl A rooftop situation is always a good idea! Recently, I was invited to a Happy Hour of bites and beats at @angadartshotel’s @artbar.stl and when I say the food, drinks, and the vibe were necessary during these stressful times. I see another visit soon in my future. Cheers! 🥂
April photo dump. And things of that nature. ✨✨
Are we twinning or nah? 😂😂😂 Are we twinning or nah? 😂😂😂
4/10 should be declared a national holiday because 4/10 should be declared a national holiday because on this day a king was born! Happy birthday, son. Love you more than words can say! 🎉🎉🎉
May we continue to have crazy/fun adventures toget May we continue to have crazy/fun adventures together. You deserve an overflow of serendipity, and all the joy I can provide. Still celebrating—Happy Birthday, Mommy! 🎉🎉🎉
Worked hard all week so we deserved a little treat Worked hard all week so we deserved a little treat. ✌🏾
My novel ‘A Clermont Lane Wedding’ is certainl My novel ‘A Clermont Lane Wedding’ is certainly not biographical, but there are traces of my life all up and down this book (hint hint). It’s a perfect Spring Break read!

It’s got romance, intrigue, a little mystery, and a family legacy on the line. On sale on Amazon, eBooks and paperback, link in bio.
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