Do you PLAN your career or FOLLOW opportunities?
Yesterday’s Opinion Dominion asked: Do you PLAN your career or FOLLOW opportunities? Plan my career: 67% Follow opportunities: 33% The interesting thing today wasn’t about the split of responses. It was the number. I’ve been doing these polls for a few weeks now, and it’s been interesting to observe the engagement. This question had the […]
Is it better to be a SPECIALIST or a GENERALIST?
Yesterday’s Opinion Dominion asked: Is it better to be a SPECIALIST or a GENERALIST? 41% said Specialist 59% said Generalist I went Specialist. When you specialise in the right area, your value can scale exponentially. The better you get, the more in-demand you become and the more leverage you have. But to be a Specialist, […]
Is AI killing the cover letter?
Yesterday’s Opinion Dominion asked: Is AI killing the cover letter? 53% said Yes 47% said No I went with No. AI is changing how cover letters are written. But I’d argue that it’s HOW people use AI that’s doing the damage. When a cover letter sounds generic or robotic, it doesn’t help your application. To […]
Should TITLE bumps come with a pay rise?
Last week’s Opinion Dominion asked: Should title bumps come with a pay rise? And every person said YES! That’s the first time I’ve run the Opinion Dominion and everyone picked the same side. But it goes to the heart of why this is so important. I believe that if a company sees more value in […]
What matters MORE to get a job?
Yesterday’s Opinion Dominion asked: What matters more to get a job? 71% said Resume 29% said LinkedIn I went with LinkedIn, and here’s why: 👉 LinkedIn CREATES opportunities 👉 Your Resume CONVERTS them A well-crafted Resume helps you land the job, but a strong LinkedIn presence helps you get noticed in the first place. The […]
Is career success based on LUCK or EFFORT?
Yesterday’s Opinion Dominion was tight: Is career success based on LUCK or EFFORT? 53% said Luck 47% said Effort I went with Luck. We love the idea that hard work leads to results. But I believe our society overweights the value of effort. Opportunities often come down to timing, access and who happens to notice […]
Can you CHANGE your company’s culture?
Yesterday’s Opinion Dominion asked: Can you change your company’s culture? 38% said Yes 62% said No I went with No. This one I was most on the fence with. On one hand, I absolutely believe you can influence the environment around you, especially your immediate team. But shifting an entire company’s culture? That’s a much […]
Should your performance review be PEER-REVIEWED?
Friday’s Opinion Dominion asked: Should your performance review be peer-reviewed? 67% said Yes 33% said No I voted yes. Basically, I think it can make reviews more balanced. Your peers provide insights in how you actually work and the reviews are less reliant on one person’s perspective. Of course, it depends on team dynamics. But […]
Is it better to be LIKED or RESPECTED at work?
Yesterday’s Opinion Dominion asked: Is it better to be LIKED or RESPECTED at work? 93% said Respected 7% said Liked I was in the 7%. Not because I think respect doesn’t matter. On a personal level, I’ve found that work feels more rewarding when the relationships are likeable. When people actually enjoy working with you, […]
Who’s responsible for your workload?
Who’s responsible for your workload? 86% said: Me 14% said: My Manager Another toughie for me. On balance, I think the individual is responsible for their contribution, while the manager is responsible for creating the structure and accountability around it. You know your capacity better than anyone. But if you’re stretched too thin, it’s your […]