2019-02-05 16:02
What does “All-In” mean to you? How do you define it? If not, it may be a critical reason why you are not making as much progress in your job search or any other part of your lif… Read More
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2019-01-29 17:42
Your salary information is personal. If you want to keep
your salary information private, that is your choice. Sometimes sharing salary
information can be beneficial, let’s find out wh… Read More
2018-11-13 18:50
How do you find out if there is a hostile work environment in an interview? Is that something you would ask the interviewer? Would it make a difference if you were talking to your future bos… Read More
2017-12-07 15:25
Many of my woman friends have a #metoo story.
It can happen anywhere. Today, we’ll talk about it happening at work. It could be co-worker, boss or other authority figure. Sexual harass… Read More
2017-08-08 15:46
I often hear about people making a career transition after many years of doing something that paid well. Finances are solid – money in your 401K or there is a pension for retirement. Y… Read More
2016-12-30 18:24
Each of us has an interview gut. Granted, some of us pay closer attention to it while others ignore it. Especially in stressful situations.
Think back to those interviews where something was… Read More
2016-12-08 16:55
The holiday season is fast approaching and it’s easy to get distracted from your job-hunting activities. You may think that no one is hiring in December – you are wrong! Even if… Read More
2016-11-14 15:15
Congratulations on the new job! Getting through the interview process and being selected is an accomplishment. Once you land at your new workplace, there are some specific steps you can take… Read More
2016-11-07 18:46
Three punches to the face. That is what I saw about half way through my talk with a group of high school students about getting a job or starting a business. Luckily, that was not the attitu… Read More
2016-10-10 14:59
After being fired, what do you say on a job application? In this video, I discuss some career tips to help you over that hurdle – of what to say and how to say it.
For some of you the… Read More
2016-09-12 15:05
The sad truth is working for a manager that deals with employee issues or conflict poorly or is not always illegal.
This week, I listened to the story of a local business owner with less tha… Read More
2016-08-29 14:15
Interviewing is a stressful without revealing that you are one of many felons or ex-cons looking to make a new start. At what point do you tell a future employer or recruiter about your crim… Read More
2016-08-26 18:22
Career Breakthrough Tip #7 shares the differences between a job application and resume. One is a legal document, the other is your marketing profile. Avoid assuming they are the same. In the… Read More
2016-08-11 21:21
Perhaps it is time for you to consider a career change. Surprisingly, many people face this conundrum in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, and after retirement. There is no set time… Read More
2016-08-03 21:07
Your relationship with a recruiter before, during and after an interview is important. So important, you might blow your chances to be a viable candidate. You might be wondering why would I… Read More
2016-07-28 18:51
Our #6 tip – starting or joining an accountability group for job hunters steps up your job search efforts.
Think about how you spend your time – is it productive? If you feel lik… Read More
2016-07-06 18:51
Let’s tackle the ugly negative talk that eats at your self-confidence with some tips on how to improve the situation. Your self-confidence can take a dive because of events in your lif… Read More
2016-06-29 14:57
Career progression in academia and health care industries – specifically hospital administration seems to use a closed system for career movement. The majority of the people I have wor… Read More
2016-06-08 16:28
Do you find yourself fumbling or feeling less confident in your interviews? Perhaps you are stumbling over some common missteps in interviewing. Your job search process will be more successf… Read More
2016-05-31 18:21
Have you ever been in a situation where you thought you boss wanted to fire you? Perhaps it is because you do not like your boss or they do not like you. In this situation, you have a couple… Read More
2016-05-09 17:10
Finding a job in a new city makes a job search more complex. The job search is often longer, especially if you do not have a wide network of professional colleagues. While there are some hur… Read More
2016-05-03 14:14
How much time are you wasting worrying about your resume? Job hunters spend way too much time on getting their resume perfect. In this video: Career Tip#3 – Stop Wasting Time on Your R… Read More
2016-04-29 18:19
What do you do when you have been fired unjustly from your job? In your mind and opinion it was not fair. There are a couple of situations where being let go left you with this impression:
A… Read More
2016-04-15 20:46
Today’s career breakthrough tip is about the interview question you hate: Tell Me About Yourself. When you can answer that question with ease, you will feel more confident about your i… Read More
2016-04-13 23:08
Linked In is one of the primary places for visibility when conducting a job search. If you are not using all the capabilities of LinkedIn for your job search, perhaps it’s time to make… Read More
2016-04-07 14:58
One of the things I do is work with people looking for a job. Sometimes they are entering the job market for the first time; sometimes they just got fired or laid off. Either way, if you hav… Read More
2016-03-29 14:26
Does revealing your weaknesses in an interview mean that you are being authentic? It’s a question that came up in a conversation when discussing topics for a professional organization… Read More
2016-03-09 14:50
There is research to back up that the majority of people leave an organization because they don’t like their boss and/or the organization culture. I urge you to place greater emphasis… Read More
2016-02-22 21:19
It’s my first meeting to BENG – Business Executives Networking Group run by Michael Hall, president of FranNet Carolina. The group is comprised of job seekers, employed and busin… Read More
2016-02-16 18:21
Frustrated that you did not get the job you coveted? Perhaps one or more of these reasons on the list played a role in the missed opportunity. Consider what you might do to overcome one of t… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I wanted to share insights C. Michael Reimringer recently shared with a networking group about how to cope and adapt to tough economic times. As he noted to me privately, many of these… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Are you dis-satisfied with your career and thinking about making a change? Perhaps you have been in the same job for many years and just want a change or you realize that they profession you… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
This month’s Career Development Carnival had a theme to challenge the creative juices of our career experts: Which came first? The Chicken or the Egg? We asked them to think about the… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Transitions are difficult for job hunters and career changers. You often fret about getting things right and defining what is the most important thing to get done first. Frustration and conf… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
If you are thinking about a career change – you are not alone. There are many reasons why you may be thinking about that career change: You are in a dead-end job You hate or dislike yo… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
What better end of the year gift than a job to start the New Year. December is the month to kick your job hunting into high gear for several reasons: New Budgets Companies with end of the ye… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
There will come a time when even the most conscientious employee will make a mistake at work. I am not talking about a minor mistake or error at work. We are talking about a HUGE mistake tha… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Consider opening your home over the holiday season to someone that is alone. It is not always obvious that someone does not have a place to go. Most people don’t advertise it and if as… Read More
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