As a career professional, I need to stay on the top of my game. This means that on a given day depending on my client load, I will read and review multiple things. Some of those readings will be in a paper newspaper, hard cover books, and magazines. Much of what I read is online.… Continue Reading
These tips work equally well if you hate your present job and you have had it for a long time. However, I wrote a post entitled “What to do if I hate my NEW job” previously and it occurred to me that job seekers really also need to know what not to do when they… Continue Reading
Career management is starting to become a more popular term. It was largely unknown prior to this current recession until career speakers like Jason Alba started talking about it. Wikipedia defines career management as: Career Management is the combination of structured planning and the active management choice of one’s own professional career. The outcome of… Continue Reading
One of the first things I do when I want more information about someone is Google them. I do this for people who may be potential clients, professionals I want to work with (think doctors, lawyers, accountants), and people I see as key players in organizations. For example, when I wanted to know about a… Continue Reading
A long time ago, I wrote a very popular post entitled, “Where did I put that resume?” In it, I gave these instructions: Create a file folder in your computer I only work in Windows so I will provide my suggestion for that operating system but the concept should carry over. 1. Create a file… Continue Reading
A LinkedIn reader asks: I would like to get into a new role in the same industry but have made several moves the last couple of years already. When I do see something I am interested in I am afraid of the rejection or I do get rejected because of the moves. Do you have… Continue Reading
You know how it is. When you want something, you want it NOW! The majority of my clients right now are still employed. They are just starting to look around and most of them realize that quality career marketing (aka resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles) all take time. However, there are large numbers of people… Continue Reading
Do you struggle with staying committed to your goals? Surprise, you are not alone! While walking with my new neighbor, Alyson, I remarked that I was struggling with consistency. She replied, “Not surprising, so do I and so does everyone.” My neighbor is my children’s age but despite our age difference, we have found many… Continue Reading
Yikes, no one wants to be labeled a failure. Most people do anything they can to avoid failing. Yet unfortunately, there are times when it happens. Economic failure creates more failure This economy has created more failures than possibly ever before in history: People who have never ever lost a job, lost their job. People… Continue Reading
Family-owned business dot the landscape in the United States and around the globe. A family-owned business can employ thousands or just a small team. The challenge of being their employee is often high stakes and you need to keep a few things in mind if you are working for one. Career pros provide listening sessions… Continue Reading
