#CareerAdvice : 6 Hacks to Save Time During Your #JobSearch .
Let’s be honest: “A job search can feel like a full-time job in-and-of itself,” admits Chrissy Macken, founder and career coach at Blueprintgreen Career Coaching & Consulting. But just because it feels like a full-time job doesn’t mean it must also take the time of one. “It’s important for job candidates to conserve mental and emotional energy so that they’re […]
#CareerAdvice – #JobInterview – How To Give Original Answers To 7 Cliché #InterviewQuestions . Great Two(2) Min Read!
Throughout your career, you will participate in many, many job interviews. In all of these interviews, there are a few questions you will hear time and time again. What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? Why should we hire you? Even though these questions are incredibly cliché, there’s a reason so many interviewers rely on them. Your answers to […]
#CareerAdvice : #YourCareer -How to Write an #OnlineBio . Which Three Words Would you Use to Explain your Personality to a Stranger?
If you could only think of “human with face,” or “professional needs job,” you’ve come to the right place. Learning how to write a bio is not easy; defining yourself in a few words even less so. But never fear—you can do it! Taking a few minutes to think about what you’re about isn’t just […]
#CareerAdvice : #YourCareer – 4 Ways to Protect Yourself From a #Layoff …Great Two(2) Min REad!
Whether because of mergers, downsizing, or organizational shifts, each year, countless workers inevitably find themselves losing their jobs through no fault of their own. It happens to the most seasoned and dedicated among us, and that’s perhaps the scariest thing about getting laid off — no one is immune. That said, there are certain steps […]
#CareerAdvice : #YourCareer -Why You Should Always Be Looking for Work. Best Advice You’ll REad!
The new world of work is unstable in ways that previous generations could not have imagined. In fact, the structures have changed so significantly that the landscape is barely recognizable. So the adages that used to make sense — keep your head down, focus on excelling at what you do, work your way up the […]
#CareerAdvice : #ResumeTips – #Recruiters Nightmares: The Copy and Paste Resume
“I was told to copy the job description online to ensure key words were in my resume …” is something I often hear from resume clients. Job seekers copy and paste ‘everything’ from the online announcement but can’t understand why they are ignored. Copying and pasting a job description won’t help. When recruiters see ‘copy […]
#CareerAdvice : #JobInterview – #VideoJobInterviews : 10 Ways To Shine.
Job interviews are increasingly being done by video. Sometimes, it’s because applicants and interviewers are in different cities. Other times, it’s because employers find video interviews an efficient way to “meet” multiple candidates. In certain cases, job seekers film answers to questions and the hiring managers can watch anytime. If you’ve never sought a job […]
#Leadership : #YourCareer – 3.5 Warning Signs Of A #BullyBoss And How To React.
In my years as a leader, executive and top business coach, I’ve asked countless individuals to tell me about the best boss they’ve ever had and sure enough, their eyes always light up. Further, I regularly coach people when working with bad bosses. I teach that we can learn from every boss we ever work with, […]
#CareerAdvice : #FutureTrends – 5 Personality Traits That Will Help You Compete In A Changing Economy. Best Two(2) Min Read!
As a job candidate, you might be checking all the boxes when it comes to the right skills, job experience and day-to-day work, but as it turns out, your personality also plays into your career success. In fact, studies suggest that unique personality traits are directly related to job performance. “The world of work is changing […]
#CareerAdvice : #JobInterview -What Not To Do After A Job Interview.
The waiting period after a job interview can be one of the most stressful times. You’ve done everything in your power, now it’s out of your control. All you can do is wait, try to be patient, and do things to keep yourself on track for success. Just like preparing for and going on a […]