A mentor can be a huge advantage on your journey to career success but finding and maintaining mentor relationships can mean a lot of work and pressure. Building a secret circle of mentors is an amazing way to find coaching and support without ever having to ask for it. Here's who to look for and how to make it happen. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/careers/build-a-secret-circle-of-mentors https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/

Experiencing highs and lows at work is totally normal. But a low that's too low and long-lasting may just be a slump. You don't want to ignore a slump—you want to climb out. Here's how I climbed out of mine. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/careers/work-slump https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor

You can work hard and still not be successful. The key to catapulting forward in your career is standing out and harnessing your unique expertise. Personal branding expert Dorie Clark offers inspiration and simple tips to help you create big wins at work. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/careers/personal-brand-dorie-clark https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor

You can't navigate your way to career success without first plotting a course. This career development plan strategy will help you figure out where you want to go and exactly how to get there. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/career-development-plan https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor

Your Summer 2020 getaway plans may be canceled, but that doesn't mean you don't need a break. A true digital detox benefits your energy, creativity, and productivity. Here's how to unplug strategically so you're not overwhelmed when you get back to work. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/careers/digital-detox https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor

LinkedIn can so much more than a virtual Rolodex. Find cutting-edge insights, test ideas, be a brand ambassador, and claim your rockstar status. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter, and get even more tips on LinkedIn. Links: https://quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/linkedin-rockstar https://quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast

The ability to listen isn't just an admirable trait; it's essential to your career. And according to author Kate Murphy, author of "You're Not Listening," we're all pretty bad at it. Here's how to do better. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/not-listening-holding-career-back https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor

"Tell me about a time you failed" is no one's favorite interview question. Understanding what the interviewer is really asking, choosing the perfect example, and having a template will set you up for success. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/how-answer-time-you-failed https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor

Discover how bullet journaling transformed the speaker's life, providing a customizable solution for balancing work, family, and health; Learn how to set up a bullet journal and increase productivity with sections like index, to-do lists, priorities, goals, and reflections; Gain insights on achieving goals and hiring through the critical six framework; Enhance productivity, creativity, and balance with bullet journaling by setting major goals, organizing daily tasks, and reflecting on weekly accomplishments.

Goal-setting doesn't typically happen in May. But as the world has changed, so have your priorities. Here's how to revisit your goals and decide where to stick, pivot, or renegotiate to keep you inspired and motivated. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/careers/reset-goals https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor