#CareerAdvice : #JobPromotion – Three Reasons You’re Not Getting Promoted (And How To Fix Them). #MustRead !

Maybe you’ve heard this story before: an ambitious colleague insists they’re ready to take on a leadership role. But the company just can’t see their brilliance thanks to “internal politics” – as if upper management is somehow conspiring to keep them out of their rightful position. I’ve come across this scenario quite a few times. […]

#CareerAdvice – #JobSearch – How to Get the Most Out of #CollegeCareerFairs . Got Kids? Share it!

Employers plan to hire 10.7 percent more graduates from the class of 2019 than the previous year, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Even though the job report for college graduates is much better than it was ten years ago, getting a job post-college may not be as easy as skipping your 8am Friday class.  To […]

#CareerAdvice : #ResumeWriting -3 Easy Steps That’ll Make Your #Resume Stand Out (And Take Less Than 1 Minute)

According to professional careers site Ladders, the average initial screening time for a candidate’s resume is 7.4 seconds. With such a small window to impress, you want to make sure your resume is in tip-top shape. It is critical that you take the time to ensure the information is relevant and unique for the particular opportunity […]

#CareerAdvice : #JobSearch – How to End the Perfect #CoverLetter . A #MustRead !

You’ve written an amazing intro and compelling body copy that perfectly highlights your achievements, but you’re having a hard time making it through the final stretch — “How in the world do I end this cover letter?” you might be thinking to yourself. The truth is, closing a cover letter is a difficult task for many job […]

#CareerAdvice : #FemaleLeadership – Seven(7) #FemaleExecutives Who were #Fired Share their Advice. #MustRead !

The mere thought of getting fired is enough to make any professional anxious. But, as some leaders have found, a pink slip can actually end up being more like a permission slip—at least in retrospect. According to a 10-year research study conducted by Elena L. Botelho and Kim R. Powell in their book The CEO Next […]

#CareerAdvice : #InterviewingTips – Four #InterviewMistakes you Probably Didn’t Realize you Were Making. A Great Read!

Most people feel vulnerable when they walk into a job interview. Yes, you have your track record, your skills, your personality, and your personal brand, but you know that the ultimate power is with the interviewer. Whether it’s the recruiter, the HR leader, your potential boss, or a board member, they get to decide whether or […]

#CareerAdvice : #LinkedIn Just Added A New Way To Showcase Your Skills. #MustRead !

LinkedIn’s newest change is one that many people might overlook. That is a mistake. Hiring managers and recruiters are paying attention to this new change, so you need to be too. Baby Boomers have created a LinkedIn profile that may have lots of skill endorsements, but LinkedIn is now taking it all a step further […]

#CareerAdvice : #CareerChange – Exploring The Next Chapter In #YourCareer . Great Read!

When I’m coaching people on their careers, many people come to me at a crossroads. They know they are ready for something different but not sure what that is. I call this the Exploratory Stage. It’s a great stage to be in because there are so many options to explore. However, I find most people struggle […]

#CareerAdvice : #JobSearch – How To Respond When You Don’t Get Your Dream Job. A #MustRead for ALL!

“If you change your mind, I‘m the first in line, Honey, I’m still free, Take a chance on me”  – Abba This is a story of a candidate who refused to let me reject him. My company needed summer interns in our sales department. We secured a table at a university job fair and posted […]

#CareerAdvice : #YourCareer -Three Things To Remember If You’re Considering A Job Transition.

There often comes a time in your career when you start to think about changing jobs. Whether internally in your company or externally, you start to look for something new. For more than 20 years, I’ve been involved in the hiring process for companies of all sizes. In the past, I’ve written about how to land […]