Posts Tagged ‘#careertips’
Is Your Attitude Killing Interviews? Improve Interview Impact in 5 Steps
Is Your Attitude Killing Interviews? “I don’t understand why my expertise doesn’t speak for itself!” exclaimed Mike. He beetled his brows and frowned, “I get asked incredibly stupid interview questions when it’s plain to see I’m qualified right here” as he slapped the paper resume in front of him. Mike sat back and said: “I’m…
Read More7 Valuable Risks That Reap Professional Rewards
7 Valuable Risks That Reap Professional Rewards Originally Published in Forbes I never embraced risk as a young adult. I wanted to be an architect, but when I heard that the big universities had rigorous programs, I opted for a smaller college instead. I was afraid that I wouldn’t make it, so I didn’t even…
Read MoreA New Perspective for the Unemployed: 5 Tips to Increase Your Value
A New Perspective for the Unemployed: 5 Tips to Increase Your Value Every day hundreds of Americans join the unemployment line. While the media assures us that unemployment is at an all-time low, we all know that is a statistic based on shaky data. As our economy struggles to once again find a firm foothold…
Read MoreThe Shocking Truth: Being An Overachiever Will Hurt Your Career
Article Originally Published on Forbes I’m not sure when it all started. From the time I can remember, I put my toys away neatly while other children played with reckless abandon. I was shy, quiet, loved to build with Legos and organizing things. One day I grew up, lost the shyness, became a professional young…
Read More5 Authentic Ways for Women to Lead Impactful Careers
Why Women? From a career coach’s perspective, my clients that struggle the most with the concept of defining personal achievement are women. It’s not because these ladies aren’t competent, savvy professionals. This phenomenon can be attributed to cultural brainwashing. Quite simply put: we women aren’t necessarily taught to excel in the business world! There are many ways…
Read More4 Powerful Ways to Develop an Impactful Resume
“I don’t understand, I’m qualified for the jobs I’ve applied to, but I just don’t hear anything back” said Sara sadly. Unfortunately she, like so many others, suffer from the same resume malaise. Her resume isn’t working for her. Sarah’s resume is working against her! She needs to understand the 4 powerful ways to develop…
Read More3 Common Cover Letter Misconceptions
Isn’t the Cover Letter Dead? You’re applying for a job online, so you don’t need a cover letter – right? As a savvy professional in the market for new job opportunities: you have read all the blogs, posts and articles talking about how resumes only get 6-10 seconds (if they get read at all) and cover…
Read MoreBuilding Your Brand for an Outstanding LinkedIn Profile
An outstanding LinkedIn profile is not as elusive as it might seem. You are probably aware that LinkedIn may be poised to become the number one talent management platform of the future. In fact, trends show that LinkedIn may one day replace resumes altogether! In order to make certain that you are maximizing your LinkedIn…
Read More4 Proven Fundamentals to Overcome Our Obsession with Failure
What makes successful people excel in almost every aspect of their life? What’s the secret? You know what I’m talking about. Some call it luck. These achievers seem to be able to accomplish amazing things in life and overcome tremendous obstacles. They don’t appear to know what failure is! Our society is consumed with an…
Read MoreHow to Make Every Day Your Masterpiece
How to Make Every Day Your Masterpiece Ever wonder how some successful people are able to accomplish so much? Some appear to be mysteriously blessed with time to suit their purposes while the rest of us are gasping for breath just trying to get through the day. There are no mysteries to be solved. No…
Read MoreInterview for Impact: Increase Your Job Candidacy by 70%
Interview for Impact: Increase Your Job Candidacy by 70% Interviews: love them or hate them – every job seeker must learn how to interview for impact. A great first impression will only last a few minutes if you don’t have what it takes to be a savvy interviewee. It is vital to ensure that you…
Read MoreHow to Answer the Worst Interview Question
How to Answer the Worst Interview Question “What’s your greatest weakness?” the interviewer asked me. I resisted the urge not to roll my eyes in exasperation. That has got to be the worst interview question – ever. Problem is, many employers are still stuck in the 80’s behavioral interview mode with the following typical questions:…
Read More5 Essentials for Effective Job Seekers
5 Essentials for Effective Job Seekers “What the one thing I should do more than anything else as a person in transition?” I am asked this more often these days. I wish it was as easy as a single step to success. There’s no magic pill or secret handshake to guarantee the best job for you. Whether…
Read MoreThe Secret About the Secret Pool of Jobs
The Secret About the Secret Pool of Jobs It was late one afternoon when I got the call. The speaker on the other end quickly introduced themselves as responding to my application for a job position and they wanted to set up an interview. I eagerly accepted the time and date for the interview as…
Read MoreHow to Ace the Interview in 15 Minutes or Less
Ace the Interview in 15 Minutes or Less Interviews: love them or hate them – every job seeker must learn to ace the interview in 15 minutes or less. In the age of impatience, we get very little time to make a great first impression. It’s a sad fact that the person most qualified for…
Read MoreYour Resume: Top 5 Reasons You’re Not Getting a Response
You and your resume can be best friends or secret enemies. If you are looking for career shift you have already realized that job hunting IS a full time job! Time is precious and so are great career opportunities. You definitely want to get that phone call, but what if your resume is secretly sabotaging…
Read MoreHiring Slump in the Holiday Season? Think Again.
When the Christmas trees hit the shelves in the local home improvement store and all the clothing outlet carries is winter woolies, we automatically think that the hiring season is over – bring on the turkey, ham, and extra helping of pie! In actuality, the Holiday Season is exactly the time to polish the resume,…
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