#CareerAdvice : #ResumeWriting – 10 Crucial Questions To Make Your Résumé Land A Job . Great Read!
Your résumé is probably something you consider when changing careers or looking for a new job. Job searching doesn’t have to be as hard as we make it, especially if we focus on what I wrote about in this column. Thinking about the job search process and how it compares to things in your everyday life […]
#Leadership : #WorkPlace -7 Strategies for Dealing When you Feel Left Out at #Work . #MustRead !
It’s easy to say that work lives and social lives should be separate entities. In reality, though, many people find their closest friends while on the job. However, if you work in a highly-social environment but don’t feel like an active participant in the evolving friendship dynamics, that can result in a sense of alienation […]
#CareerAdvice : #ResumeWriting – 10 #ResumeTips You Haven’t Heard Before. A #MustRead !
Having a well-crafted resume can be the key to getting your foot in the door at the company of your dreams. But figuring out how to make your resume fully representative of your experience and also stand out is easier said than done. After all, hiring managers and recruiters generally only spend about 7 seconds reading your resume before deciding […]
#CareerAdvice : #JobSearch – 5 People you Should Reach Out to When Looking for that Next Big Job. Great Two(2) Min Read!
The New York Times Book Review has a regular column called “By the Book,” which features famous writers. One frequent question they ask them is this: “You’re throwing a literary dinner party. Which three writers, dead or alive, do you invite?” If you’re looking for a new job, you can ask yourself the less literary version […]
#CareerAdvice : BreadCrumbing: How To Read The Signs And Avoid Being Strung Along In #YourCareer . #MustRead for All!
We all know people in romantic relationships that are destined to fail. They’ll endlessly complain about their partner and ask us what they should do about it. You may politely suggest that their significant other is simply stringing them along and never plans to get married. They elect to get mad, don’t take your advice […]
#CareerAdvice : How To Recession-Proof #YourCareer … A #MustREad !
Economic indicators are signaling the possibility that we are headed toward a recession by 2021. Given that recessions are usually associated with significant job losses, the warning bells in the US and globally might make it easy to panic about the volatility and uncertainty of what’s ahead. But while it’s impossible to predict precisely when the […]
#CareerAdvice : 5 Reasons You Haven’t Gotten What You Want In #YourCareer (And How To Get It).
You may be nervous to ask for what you want at work, whether that is a promotion, salary increase or flexible schedule. But not asking for what you want could be more risky than asking. Not asking for what you want can negatively impact your performance as an employee and ultimately stifle your career and […]
#CareerAdvice : 3 Things You Need To Know About A September #JobSearch .
There’s no perfect time to look for a job, but there are many seasonal trends and tips that can work in your favor across industries and within the job market. Every month will present a unique set of challenges and opportunities. If you’re planning to launch or continue a job search in September, here’s what […]
#CareerAdvice : #JobNetworking – How to Leverage your Network to Land your First Full-Time Job. A #MustRead for All!
Networking elicits fear in many job hunters’ minds, regardless of age, but it can be especially mysterious when you’re just starting out. While building a network may seem daunting when you’re searching for your first job, it’s not as difficult as you might think. Chances are, you’ve already built up quite a large network just […]
#CareerAdvice : #CareerChange -The Absolute Worst Thing You Can Do When You Want To Pivot Or Change Your #Career . A #MustRead for All!
When I was in my most unhappy period at the end of my 18-year corporate career, I was the definition of “stuck.” At age 40, I had spent all those years slogging through jobs and promotions, trying so hard to finally land a senior role that I could love and feel I was great at, […]