Despite the very best of intentions, well-formulated goals, and detailed plans life happens and those well-laid plans to achieve your career goals can go off track. Whether it’s attending network events, devoting time to developing your skills, or spending time on something you love (like blogging about career skills for instance!) sometimes other things take…
If you’re looking for a new job, your first job interview, or a change in career, chances are you will be “subject to” a selection process. I use the term “subject to” deliberately, as when you’re experiencing it, more often than not it feels like it’s being “done to you”. And yes, there is a…
So someone stole your idea or worse yet, put you completely under the bus during a meeting with your boss! Sure there’s something to be said for protecting yourself by avoiding all contact with the offender. I mean after all only an idiot exposes themselves to someone that can’t be trusted a second time right?…
You may sense that you are being forced to quit see the signs below that it is happening to you. Or your job superiors might already have told you they want your resignation. You probably are unhinged. The good news is that there are 8 things you can do right now to manage the situation.…
Stressful meetings, negotiations and complex projects fracture the perspective of many Job Interview candidates and executives. If nerves are draining your confidence, there are strategies you can use to succeed. The impact of acute or chronic stress on the human body is well-documented. While rapid release of cortisol and adrenaline may save your life in…
We have all had those days where we wake up on the wrong side of the bed. Don’t get me wrong… I truly LOVE what I do…But sometimes you have those mornings where your head is not right… You relate? Yeah…. I recall one particular morning, where as I got out of bed and shut…
No matter how many job interviews you’ve been on, or how well you think on your feet, most people are rarely as prepared as they should be. In fact, as the CEO of a recruiting firm, I’ve spent decades interviewing candidates, and I’ve seen even the most experienced candidates — with the most impressive resumes — make rookie mistakes that can easily destroy…
If you’re in a job search, you’re probably sending lots of emails, to all kinds of people. You carefully craft your email messages to capture the attention of hiring decision makers and make them want to interview you, but how do you sign the message? With just your name and maybe your phone number? So…
In my practice working with senior-level executive job seekers to define their personal brand and create personal marketing materials to help them land, I find that many people have a hard time grasping what personal branding really is. In job search, personal branding is all about differentiating and communicating the unique value you offer your…
An interview is not a fashion show, but committing fashion faux pas can seriously damage your chances of getting the job. What we wear to an interview impacts how we’re perceived by the interviewer. Show up wearing the clothes you mow the lawn in or with an exposed thong, and you’re not exactly screaming, “Hire…