As much as we could wish for it – the career ladder doesn’t always lead upstairs. The same as life has its ups and downs – the career path is no different. Someone might experience being fired due to budget cuts, someone might make a crucial mistake in the process, and other might decide to leave the perfect position during their trial period because of a bad boss. The question remains: is it possible to regain confidence after such a career blow? And how to do it? 

If there's one thing that everyone keeps mentioning in all blog posts, workshops, and conferences – it is networking. The activity of meeting and talking became so popular it also moved to an online platform when the pandemic and lockdown hit. Networking has become an ideal activity for extroverts whose daily bread is chatting and meeting new people. But what happened with introverts? Have they ever attended networking sessions? ‍The truth is they did and sometimes they benefited even more than extroverts attending a networking event. But how did they do it? The secret is they knew their strong points. Read on to learn six practical tips crafted specifically for introverts who'd like to learn the art of networking. 

People can find introverts to be “lacking sparkle”, less charismatic, antisocial and nervous compared to extroverts. We, introverts, prefer when we are in the position of the observer rather than at the centre of the interest. So how can an introvert get ready for an interview and handle it without an extra amount of stress?

Do you plan to apply for your dream job this year? Apart from preparing a CV and motivation letter and researching the company and its values, make sure to prepare questions you would ask a recruiter or a hiring manager. 

Do you have a job you dream of? And what if you don’t and you just start a journey of self-discovering? Know that you’re not alone. Many more people start realizing that the job they do right now is not something they would like to continue doing for their whole life. But the question remains – how to find that dream job? It might be a bit more doable and realistic than you think; try to follow a couple of steps below. 

Whether you are freelancing, starting a business, or running an SME (small to medium enterprise), you have probably considered coworking before. You get access to office facilities, meeting rooms, and networking events without having to worry about the daily operations of an office. Together with Worklounge, office rentals and coworking in Prague, our Femme Palette team created a list of the greatest benefits of using a coworking space. 

Anyone can be a great leader and public speaking skills are a great addition to other leadership skills, that they can help you with confidence and assert yourself if you're a member of an underrepresented group. For instance, maybe you want a raise at work, a promotion, or even want to lead a team, it all comes down to how you communicate your message. Communication and public speaking skills are the foundation of great leadership. 

Do you like reading emails in your free time or on the way to or from work? And what if these emails contain inspiring texts that regularly come to your inbox? More and more organizations, companies, and bloggers introduce newsletters covering all possible topics from career development to self-help and mental health. In the list below, we collected the top eight inspiring newsletters to check out and subscribe to in 2022.