Category: Development

August 20, 2015

Choosing to Be an Authentic Optimist

Is your glass half full, or is it half empty? Before you answer this question, take a moment to think about what you’re being asked. The standard response from a traditional optimist is that the glass is half full. Pessimists also provide an expected answer and observe that the glass is half empty. But an authentic optimist, one who’s been improving his or her performance at work and in life, will simply say, “I’m thankful that I have a glass.” […]

August 5, 2015

Master Small Talk and Do Big Things

Even if you’ve been born with a friendly personality, you may find yourself stuck when you’re in a situation that requires you to start a casual conversation. If you’re a naturally quiet person, these social situations might be uncomfortable experiences. When you’re nervous you lose your confidence and find it difficult to focus. Follow these suggestions and learn how to turn small talk into a new skill! Don’t Just Say Hello! Saying hello is a standard introduction during a social […]

July 30, 2015

Getting Back Into Your Work Groove After a Business Conference

Keep up with more the latest updates from Cydcor by following us on Instagram! The day you return to the office from a business trip will be focused on getting caught up on work that you missed. If possible, don’t schedule any meetings during your re-entry. Here are some other great tips for how to get back into the groove of the workplace. Stay In Touch While You’re Away Use social media to stay in touch with your team at […]

July 21, 2015

Dressing For the Occasion: Creating a Professional Personal Style

Making a good first impression matters. It’s especially important when you’re attending a business conference. Even if you’re not on stage, you’re on display as a representative of your company. You’re also representing your professional self. “What we wear speaks volumes in just a few seconds. Dressing to impress really is worthwhile and could even be the key to success,” says Dr. Ben C. Fletcher in Psychology Today. Schedule Your Personal Style Dressing with confidence requires some rules. Create a […]

July 9, 2015

Cultivating Success Through Integrity in the Workplace

Integrity means that you have high moral principles and follow professional standards. Simply put—to practice integrity in the workplace you can’t just talk the talk—you have to walk the walk. A lack of integrity can lead to poor decision-making and have a negative influence on your work and your employer. Integrity Begins With You Be well groomed at all times. Keep your work area and your car neat and clean. This habit shows that you care about the impressions you […]

June 25, 2015

Creating a Resume in 2015

The leading provider of outsourced sales teams, Cydcor is dedicated to helping business professionals worldwide reach success. Choosing the right words is key to creating a successful resume in 2015. But even before a hiring manager sees your resume, an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) could reject it. It’s estimated that nearly 75% of applicant resumes don’t make it through this automated scanning process. At Cydcor, we value all resumes that have been written well, and showcase the experience we’re looking for. […]

June 19, 2015

The Best Ways to Earn a Promotion

Cydcor has previously written about Toxic Employee Traits That Can Slow Progress, but it’s also important to mention how to continue career progress. You will never advance simply by sitting at your desk, answering emails, and filing reports. A promotion is earned. Achieving a promotion isn’t an impossible goal. But to get there you need a good plan. The following suggestions are your starting points for success. Evaluate Your Skills You wouldn’t have been hired if you weren’t good at […]

June 11, 2015

A Leader’s Secret Weapon – Meditation

Finding new ways to manage a business is something that’s always on the mind of a leader. There will always be new things to try, but meditation, a practice that’s been around for thousands of years, can bring a new kind of thinking to leadership. Meditation can provide a better way to manage ourselves. A few minutes in the morning or evenings is all that is necessary to help bring the right thoughts to center and to help a person […]

June 5, 2015

The Cornerstones of Effective Leadership

Learn more about what’s happening at Cydcor by keeping up with our latest updates on Instagram. At Cydcor, we know that becoming an effective leader does not happen overnight. It takes effort to learn and practice crucial leadership skills in order to be efficient. Still, people can point out effective leadership when they see it. There are great leaders who naturally become successful, but there are also certain traits that they share. These are a few characteristics of what it […]

May 29, 2015

Unexpected Traits All Millionaires Share

Welcome to Cydcor’s WordPress! Big bank accounts aren’t the only thing that millionaires have in common. In order to find success, millionaires have to fully develop traits including courage, vision, and passion. Millionaires use a different line of thinking than everyone else. It’s not just about money, but life as a whole. Since thoughts have an effect on actions, people who want to one day be a millionaire should have the mindset to do so. Here are a few traits […]