Keep the Ball In Your Court
Reaching out to contacts to ask for help can be intimidating, particularly when you don’t get a response. Unfortunately, the job search process is filled with “rejection”, which is a …
THE COURAGE TO LET GO
There comes a time when the best choice is to let go. When we care deeply about something, however, this is a very challenging decision. Usually, letting go comes in …
Reach Out on Linked In
Completing your Profile on Linked In is a great first step. However, the whole point of being on Linked In is to build your network and engage new contacts, particularly …
LOL (LIVE OUT LOUD)
One of my favorite quotes is, “If you’re not willing to look stupid, nothing great is ever going to happen to you.” (Dr. Gregory House). When we are infants, we …
Your USP is Key (but timing is everything)
A USP (Unique Selling Point) is a critical part of your brand in a job search. No matter what your profession or background, there is something that sets you apart …
THROW OUT THE COUCH
There is a short story I once heard that goes something like this: A woman was redecorating her living room. She re-painted, installed new bookshelves, and re-arranged the light fixtures. …
Think getting a job is about your skills? Think again.
As a Career Coach, former Recruiter and Talent Director, I’ve hired dozens of people and helped over 500 individuals transition to new careers. When asking candidates and clients to tell …
SQUARE PEGS
Remember the plastic, hollow ball-like toy with the different cutout shapes? Maybe you had one as a child. It came with several yellow blocks in a variety of shapes – …
Don’t Be a Voyeur
On Linked IN that is. Having a completed Profile on Linked IN is great, but if you’re not interacting with your contacts and groups, you’re missing out on a lot …
LOSING YOUR LIFE TO “WHAT IF…?”
When I think about how much of my life has been spent feeding the anxiety of “What if’s…?,” it’s truly staggering. The “What if…?” habit is that tendency to play …