Although networking has been hailed for decades as the most effective strategy for obtaining new employment opportunities, the online search continues to seduce job seekers. Hundreds of unproductive hours, dozens of unanswered applications, and false hope after false hope doesn’t deter the determined online job seeker. Why? It seems like the most direct strategy and also …
Recently, I relocated to another State and have been busy with all of the tasks that go along with a long-distance move – renting a U-haul, packing and unpacking, change of address forms, new insurance, a driver’s license, car registration, parking permits, bank accounts, etc. If you haven’t moved in a while, the list of …
The job search process continues to change at warp speed. Whether you’re in an exploration phase or ready to make a serious career transition, you can save significant time, frustration and energy by partnering with a qualified professional who can help navigate the obstacles and get you in front of the decision makers. Here …
Today’s working professionals change jobs, on average, 11 times throughout their careers. This is amazing considering just a few short decades ago, many employees retired from a company with 30 years (or more) of service. At the same time, globalization, technology advances, and changing legislation are creating a continuous string of new professions. Five years …
Career management continues to change at warp speed. Whether or not you’re contemplating a job search, if you’re a working professional, tending to your career needs to be an ongoing process. Don’t get left behind the curve. Here are 10 common myths about career management that can hinder your success: 1) My company will …
When searching for a new job, there are two main ways you can approach the task. Most professionals are very familiar with a “Reactive” approach, which involves searching online job boards such as Linked In, Indeed and specific company websites and applying to positions that are posted for the general public. While a “Reactive” search …
A career transition can be frustrating. After more than 15 years of working with career clients, I have yet to meet someone who has told me they enjoy a job search. Even when making a voluntarily move, most want to move through the process as quickly as possible and nail down a great job. A …
Have you ever hesitated to start a project or pursue a goal because you just didn’t know where to begin? If so, you’re not alone. When facing a large or unfamiliar pursuit, not knowing where to begin is one of the most common reasons for procrastination. The good news is, it’s also one of the …
Have you ever known someone who was trying for months and months to have a baby? Or did you ever have a single friend who had been looking for years to find “the one” to share her life with? The advice often given to these individuals is, “it will happen when you stop trying”, which …
1. If the job of your dreams is posted tomorrow, would your resume ready to send? 2. If you were asked, “What makes you more effective at your job than others in your field?” would you have an impressive answer? 3. Can your closest friends/family (outside of work) describe what you do specifically in 1 – …