In today's interconnected workplace, going it alone just isn't an option. Teamwork has become a must-have skill, not a luxury. In this episode, we’ll dive into the eight key teamwork skills that can set you apart and make you a standout contributor. For each skill, I’ll also share two practical pro-tips you can start using right away to boost your impact and build stronger team connections. Let's get into it! www.schmied.be

There are many ways to find out your values: read self-help books, do online tests, ask AI to help you finding them or work with a coach or mentor. I want to propose a simple way, that only involves a paper-notebook and a pencil. Why don´t you give it a try?

In this episode, we explore how discovering your core values can transform your decision-making in life and career. Learn how aligning with your true values, like famous figures have, leads to more authentic, fulfilling choices. Tune in to find your purpose and make better decisions! www.schmied.be

Most of the time we talk about finding a job we think about becoming employed by an organization. But when we take a broader look there are other legal frameworks in which work and making money can happen. You could become an entrepreneur and start your own company or offer your skills and capabilities as a self employed person. Find out what the advantages and disadvantages of self-employment are. www.schmied.be

It remains true that continuous learning in today's workplace is essential. And it is also true that there is hardly any job that is or will be impacted soon, even plumbers, artists, nurses or people performing manual labor in agriculture will need to adapt. We all will have to. Let's find out why this is the case and what to look out for. www.schmied.be

Improving our communication skills is not rocket science – even introverts can do it. It involves a combination of self-awareness, practice, and seeking feedback. Here are some actionable steps to help you enhance your communication abilities. Be prepared, I want to give you a long list, so weather you just want to start the journey to improve you communication, or you feel you already are mastering it, there is something for all of us. My website: https://www.schmied.be

Do you remember the last job interview you had? You received the invitation and you were interviewed. But hold on, there was something else going on at the same time we maybe even were not aware of.  During a job interview, there are actually two interviews going on in parallel. The organization is interviewing you, and – you might not have thought about it – you are interviewing the organization as well. How can you best prepare for this? My website: https://www.schmied.be

You put your visitor batch on, entered the elevator, pressed 7th floor and another person is joining you. The elevator starts to move, and the other person looks at you and says: “Good Morning. I see you are a visitor. What brings you to the HR department, that sits on the 7th floor?” Do you agree with me, that if you are not prepared for such a situation, whatever you say will be suboptimal – if not worse. You do not know who the other person is, might be your future boss. How will that...

Jobseekers have a problem. Eventually, they find a job in a company, they would like. But before signing an employment contract, they want to be sure that they can do the job, and that they would like to work in that job, in that company together with new colleagues, bosses, and everything else. But how can they?

Think about your professional life. You have a career, right? We also sometimes say that we “make” a career, meaning that we progress and grow professionally. However we use the word “career”, we always think about it as a singular thing. We have one career.   Allow me to challenge that belief for a moment. What if it would be possible, to have more than one career? And what does that mean?

Most of us would not do the job we currently have for free, just because it is so nice. We might like it, but we still need the money. So, is money the prime motivation to work? And equally important, would money make us happy? comments here: https://www.schmied.be

You are currently not working and are looking for a new job. Before you might have spent around 8 hours a day working, while now these 8 hours are free. It is said that finding a new job is a full time job. What does this mean and why is it like that?

You have decided to resign from your current job. Before you start a new job, there are some important steps to take to quit your current role. To maintain your professionalism, it's crucial to handle these steps properly.

There have been many improvements in understanding leadership lately - yet many of those styles refer to outdated and debunked leadership practices that continue to persist despite being proven ineffective. Alex Haslam, a professor of social and organizational psychology at the university of queensland calls those “Zombie Leadership”, as according to him, many of those dead ideas are still walking among us

We all want to advance in our careers. One of the things that helps us with that is our intelligence. Isn´t that the ingredients career advancement is made out of and the more you have of it the better your career goes? Let's find out, why it actually might not be the case.

I think you would all agree that social media offers us a powerful tool —all of which can significantly enhance the job search efforts.  But watch out, as you are researching potential organizations you want to work for, they will research you too. Mainly after they have decided that they want to meet you for an interview and before they send the invitation.

One innovative tool gaining popularity is the introduction video to complements the CV. These short, personalized videos offer candidates a unique opportunity to showcase their personality, skills, and passion directly to potential employers. You could create one on your own initiative, yet more and more organizations ask candidates to send them a short self introduction video before they decide whether they want to interview you

I would like to address something that is not talked much about, especially during job-interviews. It is the mistakes we make at work. And more specifically, the consequences making those have or could have on us and our career.

Staying perpetually unhappy in your career or workplace is no longer acceptable. Millennials and Generation Z, in particular, place a high value on work-life balance. They understand that they don't have to put up with everything from their employers.  Let's explore some warning signs that might tell you to consider resigning sooner than later.

Are work friends a source of support and camaraderie, or do they blur the lines between personal and professional boundaries? Let's explore the pros and cons of having friends at work.

There are many ways to use AI to help you creating your CV and cover letter and maybe preparing for interviews. With much less time you should get much better results. This is at last what they promise: Get a perfect CV ready to be send in less that 15 minutes.   How could that work? And is it a good idea?

We often encounter advice urging us to chase our dreams.  But have you ever contemplated whether it's always the wisest choice? The appeal of pursuing your passion is undeniable, yet considerations like money and job security should not be overlooked. 

The excitement of a new job is often accompanied by a dose of nervousness. From mastering the office layout to meeting new colleagues, the first day can be rather overwhelming. Changing jobs is ranked among the highest stressors in a person's life. But fear not, these jitters are perfectly normal. I'll guide you through the essential phases to ensure you step through the office doors feeling confident and ready for the challenges that lie ahead.

How to cultivate a positive professional relationship with your boss while remain authentic and true to yourself. Link to my book: https://www.schmied.be/ask-the-book