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...
The goal of networking is NOT to start asking someone about job opportunities. The goal of networking is to build a relationship with someone. It takes two things to be successful in your career: 1) doing high quality work; and 2) having positive relationships with the right people. The right people will help you get...
Ready for your big interview? Interviewing is intimidating, nerve wracking, and can make you feel like you’re two heartbeats away from having a heart attack. You only have one shot at making a great first impression so you need to make sure you’re prepared to give the right answers during your next interview. ...
One year from now, do you want to be doing the exact same kind of work you’re doing today? If not, then there are a few things you need to START doing, and a few things to STOP doing… Stop going with the flow. Stop working on mundane projects you can do in your sleep. Part...
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...
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,...
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