#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, […]
#Leadership : #ProductivePeople – Here’s How Smart, #SuccessfulPeople Take Advantage Of The Long Labor Day Weekend. Great Read!
The Labor Day holiday came about in the late 1800s as a backlash to the abusive work practices demanded by the owners of factories and businesses. Workers were forced to work 70-plus hours a week without vacation time or days off. The holiday’s founders sought to make changes, including forming unions to protect the rights […]
#CareerAdvice : #InterviewingTips – How To Succeed In Your Next #JobInterview ; The 5 Step Story Strategy.
In every job interview, you will be asked situational questions – questions that ask you to describe what you did in a particular circumstance. The interviewer will offer a variation on this theme: “Tell me about a time when…” or “How would you describe a situation where….” The purpose of this line of questioning is […]
#CareerAdvice : #JobSearch -5 Things That All Successful #JobSeekers Do . A Two(2) Min #MustRead !
Successful job seekers have a few things in common. In terms of character, they’re determined and they don’t give up. In terms of taking action, they put in the work to land a new job. Make a great first impression. Your absolute first impression on a hiring manager starts well before you meet them face […]
#CareerAdvice :How To Close A #JobInterview To Land The Job. A #MustRead !
“How do you end an interview?” asked Ken, a Baby Boomer in my Ace the Interview class. “Should I be bold and just say hire me, no one is better? Will I sound too cocky or demanding and lose the job?” Good questions. I have never been a fan of the sales strong-arm approach where […]