Whether you’re a writer, soccer coach, job seeker, or self-employed, there will be points in your life where you’ll find yourself at a crossroads and just feel STUCK. When this happens, many rely on time-honored strategies such as drafting a pro/con list, free-association journaling techniques, or creating complex decision trees — processes that keep us …
Ever wonder how some people land those awesome jobs when you’ve never even seen them posted? Temp-to-hire! Over 1 in 3 temporary employees are offered a permanent job by the company where they had been working on an assignment. If you’re stuck in an endless job search, here are some benefits to considering a temporary …
The best time to find a new job is when you already have one, and the best way to find that job is through networking. But when you’re in a niche industry and the key players in your field are close-knit, it can be difficult to put the word out that you’re “looking” without that …
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The university you decided to attend was rated in the top 10 in US News and World Report. The company where you passed on the offer had terrible reviews on Glassdoor. The candidate you hired was charismatic and personable in the interview. The product you bought had 5-star reviews on the company website. The vehicle …
If you’re among the 43% who’ve mustered the courage to ask for a raise, there’s a 75% chance you received some type of bump according to a Payscale survey* of 30,000+ employees. Those are pretty decent odds, but what about the other 25%? It’s not unusual for bosses to conveniently stand behind “company policy” when …
Quick story: The other day I walked into an acquaintance’s pet shop to grab a few cans of food and some cat litter. It’d been well over a year since I’d last spoken to her, but I was in need of last minute supplies. She looked pretty busy sorting new inventory, so I briefly exchanged …
Everyone already knows that networking is job search gold! And, with tools like LinkedIn, finding contacts at your target companies has become much easier. However, a common complaint I hear from job seekers is that they can’t find anyone in their network at a specific company, which is why they resort to applying online (click here …
Everyone has those days when mistakes, negative feedback, and unexpected problems seem to storm down all at once. Your Boss criticizes your decision, your biggest client asks to get reassigned, and your neighbor backs into your new car. Often, one day spills into two and you start to believe you’re cursed. To quickly turn around …
If Headhunters are reaching out to you, congrats – your Linked In profile is working! But with so many individuals hanging up a shingle today promoting their executive search services, how can you be sure the person who emailed you is the real deal? The internet has been a helpful platform for launching many successful …
People love to give advice and let’s face it – when we’re facing a tough decision (such as a job search), we love to ask for it. Following someone else’s opinion makes us feel like now there is a “shared” responsibility. However, when it comes to important decisions like your career, beware of the outdated …