Help! I Forgot to Network (and need a job!)
If you’ve let your network grow cold while happily employed, you’re not alone. Like many things (e.g., exercising, getting more sleep), we have the best intentions, but life gets busy. …
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Brand Traces
I had a coaching client – let’s call him Marvin – who was overlooked for a promotion for a second time and was considering leaving his company. After dissecting a …
Degree vs. Experience?
“Is a degree or real-world experience more important?” In a job search, it’s the age-old question, and a battle job seekers can’t seem to win. After completing a degree, Hiring Managers …
Waffling? Ask Yourself This Question
Let’s face it – networking with people you don’t know or who are senior to you in their careers can be nerve-wracking. This is why so many job seekers resort …
Networking Strategies You’re Overlooking!
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 …
Boost Your Career: Take that Compliment!
Most cringe at the thought of being criticized, so much so, that we think very carefully before putting ourselves into a situation that might open us up to negative feedback. …
Turn Around a Bad Day Using Science!
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, …
Job Search Strategies that Changed (while you weren’t looking!)
It’s 2017 and there are many positive career predictions to look forward to this year: the candidate experience will improve (finally!), more people will take advantage of the “gig” economy, performance …
The Best Way to Answer an Illegal Interview Question
The interview is proceeding swimmingly. Your potential Boss is talking about the exciting growth ahead for the company and all the places the team will travel to set up operations. …
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 …