What Would You Do In My Shoes?
Over the past several weeks, I’ve had two clients reach out with tough career situations. One was a top performer who was overlooked for a salary increase because his direct …
The Last Interview I Had Was…Hmmm
You’ve been invited to interview – nice! Now what? If it’s been a while since you’ve sat in the hot seat, excitement can quickly turn into anxiety, especially if you …
Mindset Over Mechanics
About half of US adults make new year’s resolutions, yet only 8% are successful in achieving them. Mechanics such as specificity, clarity, and reasonableness of the goal are usually blamed …
8 Unconventional Tips for Getting Ahead in 2017
You’ve heard about creating SMART goals, getting an accountability buddy, and reading the latest business books (all great strategies!), but rather than just rehash the old, why not also try …
How Do I Know a Headhunter is Legit?
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, …
Change This, Get Hired!
Successful job seekers have one very specific communication style in common that differs from their competition: Everything they communicate about their skills, abilities and interests is tied directly to how …
8 Career Decisions You Don’t Need to Feel Badly About
A former colleague was in a job search and contacted me to be a reference. Aside from the fact that I hadn’t worked with him in several years, from what …
7 Ways Being Ungrateful Will Hurt Your Career
It’s the holidays – the season of giving! And if you’re interested in a successful career, you need to make a spirit of gratitude your norm. Here are 7 ways …
Work the Room Like a Pro!
The power of networking is widely known, but most don’t enjoy the experience of walking into a room full of strangers and socializing. While there are other effective (and less …
Networking Skeptic?
Recently I was asked to lead a networking exercise at an Alumni event so that attendees from different graduating classes could meet new people. As a big advocate of the …