Scenario 1: You’ve heard about a job posting from a friend and you go to the company’s website and sure enough, there it is. As you read the posting, you know you’re a perfect fit. You begin the application and…
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We have all heard the phrase,” hope is not a strategy.” Certainly when it comes to a job search, career advancement, or finding more meaningful work, hope alone will not get you there. We have also heard that, ”insanity is doing…
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At some point you received that first invitation to connect on LinkedIn. Or maybe someone asked you the cryptic question, “Are you on LinkedIn?” Since then, if you’re like most people, you have been adding the occasional connection but all…
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Most people don’t see it coming. The truth is, most people don’t want to see it coming. Though the signs are there, they don’t realize it until the sudden meeting with their boss and the HR representative. All along, hope against hope,…
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Be intentional not reactive. Most people’s careers are not well planned and executed. For the majority, their career is the sum of their reactions to the things that have happened to them. An exceptional career requires constantly thinking about the…
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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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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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