For many, turning the corner to the New Year becomes the moment of inspiration, when they awaken to the fact that things could and should be different. If you are ready to perform an Annual Career Self-Examination, start by considering…
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It’s the first of all problems for a man to find out what kind of work he is to do in this universe. -Thomas Carlyle Every week I meet people frustrated because they don’t feel they have found the right…
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If you are (as I am) fascinated by the possibilities of remote collaboration via the internet; then you are going to find this interesting (music lovers all the more). As you watch, you can’t help but think of the possibilities.
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Dorie Clark has written a fabulous article on the importance of creating a compelling narrative that connects your past with your future. Find it here on the Harvard Business Review blog network: http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2013/04/how_to_explain_your_career_tra.html
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Are you concerned about long-term unemployment? Research indicates that if you have been unemployed six months or longer you’re at a severe disadvantage in your job search. While applying online and sending out resumes is largely ineffective for most job-seekers,…
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No. Who do you really work for? Jim was the CFO for a well known university for 15 years. During that time three presidents had come and gone. Then came president #4. Jim had a good relationship with the previous…
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Decision-makers seeking or planning to hire employees want to examine how candidates can immediately contribute. Therefore, you must know and articulate the difference you can make in helping an organization achieve its objectives. Here are some tips: Conduct research into…
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A poll of executives and middle managers found that “an impossible 90% of respondents believe they’re in the top 10% of performers.” This does not surprise me. Many of these people probably were in the top 10% of performers. That’s…
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This is what people really want to know. Too many people populate resumes with roles and responsibilities. No one cares about that stuff. What were your results? What was your impact on the success of the organization? What did you…
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Here are some ways you can maximize your summer job search: Build your network. As business slows during the summer, you may be able to meet with people who were too busy earlier in the year. Face-to-face targeted contact development…
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