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...
It’s easy to think sometimes that successful professionals are lucky. But the fact is they encounter as many obstacles and roadblocks as anyone else. So how do they keep ahead of the pack and constantly get pay raises, promotions, and the best opportunities? Because they are what I call “career smart“. They make choices, decisions,...
It’s scary out there. In a world of constant career turmoil there seems to be a tsunami of lay-offs, re-orgs and career setbacks happening across the globe. So how can you turn the tides so that you’re in a position of more control, confidence, and just plain happiness? The answer is by investing in...
Do you ever wonder how some people manage their career in a way that seems – effortless? A constant stream of plum projects, job opportunities, and even promotions seem to come easy and drop in their lap. So how exactly do they do it, and more importantly, how can you do it? The answer is...
Yesterday, I was interviewed by NBC-TV Phoenix to share a few of my tips on how to be resilient in the workplace… What do you think? Share you comments or thoughts… 🙂
Do you keep telling yourself, “I need a new job!” Are you thinking it every day? Do you dream of starting a fresh, new career where people appreciate you? Where you can focus on your strengths and talents, and be valued for your expertise? Or maybe reinventing yourself into an entirely new job role or...
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