#CareerAdvice : #InterviewQuestions – Best Answer To The #InterviewQuestion ‘Why Should I Hire You?’ … Must REad!
In today’s fast-paced world, you need a quick, concise, well-thought-out answer to capture the employer’s interest and make them decide to hire you. The formula: creating your strategy Examine your previous experience. Write out the major responsibilities for each job you’ve held. Note any special accomplishments. Zero in on your important work strengths—those abilities where […]
#CareerAdvice : #JobInterviewing – Here’s Your #JobInterview Preparation Checklist.
So you applied for a job online, and just got a call from the recruiter asking if you can interview with the hiring manager. You are super excited until you hear that the interview is happening in 48 hours. 2 days. OMG! Don’t panic; just prepare! Glassdoor has got you covered. Complete with timing and strategy, we’ve […]
#CareerAdvice : #JobSearch – Recent Grad? Here’s How to Tackle Your First Month of #JobSearching . Bonus: 25 Highest Paying #EntryLevelJobs .
Making the transition from academia to professional life is a milestone that our four-year undergraduate degrees often don’t prepare us for! If you’re getting ready to make the jump from backpack to briefcase, here is a week by week plan to help prepare you for your first month of job searching. Week 1: Self-Reflection Before diving […]
#Leadership : #Negotiating -These are 4 Key Signs Someone isn’t Trustworthy. Must REad!
Between the various privacy scandals, sexual misconduct probes, and CEOs charged with buying college admissions for their kids, trust in the business world feels like it’s at an all-time low. But it turns out the picture is more complicated than that. While faith in big business, media, and government is under siege, more people than ever are turning to […]
#Leadership : #Managing – The 3 Magic Questions Leaders Should Ask When #Delegating .
Too often leaders conclude their task assignment/delegation process with the most useless question on the planet , “Now, do you understand?” or the equally impotent “Any questions?” The simple truth is that both questions feel rhetorical and don’t tend to elicit any authentic feedback on the recipient’s true level of understanding or comfort with the task […]
#CareerAdvice : #JobOpenings -Job Market Report; Where Are The Open Jobs?
Ever wish you could have a crystal ball to look into the future? To know what city was slated to become the next big tech hub or to uncover which industries are hiring like crazy? If you answered “yes,” you’re not alone. We also wanted to get a better picture of the future of work […]
#Leadership : What You Don’t Know About #ConflictResolution Will Hurt You.
Over the past 13 years of career coaching mid- to high-level professional women, I’ve heard about virtually every type of conflict that exists in the workplace, as well as heartbreaking stories from my clients about how they (unconsciously) escalated their conflicts, with disastrous results. After we examine the conflict at a deeper level and understand […]
#Leadership : #ProductivePeople -How to Stop Feeling so Overwhelmed at Work.
There are days where work just seems like it’s closing in on all sides. Your boss has a new deadline for you. Your to-do list stretches on to infinity, and there is a constant stream of Slack messages distracting you every two seconds. When you feel overwhelmed like this, it is hard to get work […]
#CareerAdvice : #JobSearch -Tips for Leveraging Today’s Hot Job Market—Without Overplaying Your Hand.
It is the hottest job market in decades, but that doesn’t mean playing it to your advantage is easy or obvious. After more than eight years of U.S. job growth—the longest streak on record—employers across a swath of industries from health care to manufacturing have more positions than they can fill. The demand is a big […]
#Leadership : #WorkPlace -We Need to Change the Conversation Around Motherhood and Work.
Motherhood, by definition, is all-encompassing. But that doesn’t mean it’s the only thing that defines you. I’m an entrepreneur, and I’m always pushing boundaries. I’m also a mother. Let me say that again. I’m also a mother. While I love my sons fiercely, motherhood is not my only defining trait. Like many mothers, I am […]