Nothing is worse than living in a small world in your career. Doing boring work where you feel under-utilized, under-challenged and under-valued in your job. I’ve found myself there a couple of times during my own career and I’ve learned that you if you truly want to have a career that excites you,...
Whether you want a new career because you’ve been laid off or because you’re ready to leave frustrating and unsatisfying job, there is one key skill that will be critical to your success – your ability to be a rainmaker for your own career and create job offers and opportunities. I love that Chris Rock says,...
Where’s the point that you would stop settling for an average or mediocre career, and put it all on the line for a chance at something better? Rich Dubek found his tipping point after spending 20 years working in television as an award winning reporter in Phoenix. He talked about the frustration he had, the...
Having trouble getting hired after you’ve been laid off? This week I’m teaching you how to build your personal brand, position yourself to hiring managers and customize your resume after a lay-off. In my own career, I woke up one morning after being laid off, and realized that I had to stop being so reactive...
Not sure how to use LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook to help you find a job? Learning how to navigate through the maze of social media can help you land a job faster and easier in today’s tight job market. Social media tools such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter are leading the way in this new era of...
Not getting noticed? Maybe it’s your cover letter… It can be easy to forget the importance of a cover letter when you’re applying for jobs. The resume is, of course, critically important in letting the potential employer know your job history, as well as education, training and special skills and any recognition...
Ready to advance your career? Social media is a remarkable tool that can accelerate your reputation, credibility and personal brand to help you build a name for yourself for the services, knowledge, and value that you have to offer. But social media can be a double-edged sword. If you're thinking about ways to leverage Facebook,...
Nervous about your career? In today’s increasingly volatile economy, it’s more important than ever to be prepared for any kind of change, should your career take a turn for the worst. From a layoff, to a demotion, to a change in your job role – it happens to everyone! And I know from personal experience that when...
I recently had a client, David, who after 15+ years of employment, advancement and promotions with the same company, found his career at a standstill. His manager encouraged him to stay put because opportunities may be on the horizon, but with downsizing and layoffs happening across other departments David saw a bleak future ahead of him and decided...
Want to move up the corporate ladder? If yes, then you’ll need to step up. Moving up the chain of command within your current company is one of the hardest things to do. The reason is because senior managers already see you in your current role, performing your day-to-day responsibilities. They do not physically “see” you in...