Career Management
Do you like to sit on the sidelines or play in the game?
I live in Packer country, 90 minutes from Green Bay. The family I married into 39 years ago had Packer mania running through them. Lambeau field is cherished ground. Sit on the sidelines or watch on television are the ways most Packer fans enjoy the game. For those who go to Lambeau, it is an…
Read MoreTarget company analysis is game-changer for interviews
Target company analysis is a new concept to many job seekers. However, it is something that every job seeker should be doing during their job search. I just finished writing a cover letter with a client seeking a role in Brand Management. She is very familiar with target marketing because it is part of what…
Read MoreWhat’s the missing link in your success?
When I work with people, most admit that there is at least one thing missing in their career or life. It’s not so much that they just want success in the sense of riches or power but they want to reach specific life goals.
Read MoreHow to recognize a wrong career move
Identifying the right job is hard. Sometimes it is easier to stick with a job than move on to another job. All economies are hard to predict, kind of like marketing results. You can get different advice depending on who you look to for advice. Sometimes though, if you are constantly in angst before you go to work, it tells you that it is time to move on.
Read MoreJobsearch 101: Does your online activity match your brand?
When I work with you, I coach you how to ensure your online activity matches your brand. This is as simple as sharing content on LinkedIn in alignment with your area of expertise. Does your online activity truly match your brand? First of all, do you have any online activity? Are you sharing content on LinkedIn to…
Read MoreDid you take the job of your dreams or did you settle?
Did you settle? Or are you working in the job of your dreams? Today, there are more jobs available than ever before but many people settle for a job. The alternative is hard work. Why did you settle for something other than the job of your dreams? You are not alone if you settled, many…
Read MoreHow much is your Career Worth?
How much is your career worth? For some people, they find their meaning in life through their career.
Read MoreEnd of an Era, New World Ahead – Career Redirection
End of an era. Many people wish they could start over. Career redirection or career reinvention is popular with job seekers but scary at the same time. Note: this post was originally published in December 2009. I originally wrote it as a reminder to me of changes I made in my life. In addition, it…
Read MoreIf you struggle with fear of the unknown, you are not alone
Fear of the unknown is right up there with people’s top fears. When you don’t know what is going to happen next, it is very scary. Certain people and certain personalities struggle far more with the fear of the unknown than others. Today was my believer baptism at my church, Downtown Mission Church (DMC) Baptised as…
Read MoreWhen you feel like you are going in the wrong direction
We all know someone who started one career and realized it was the wrong direction. It is what you do about that information that matters. Did you choose the wrong direction? Sometimes it was the right direction at that time. You had passion for a specific field or industry and followed it. In college, you…
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