What You Don’t Know…
What you don’t know can lead to assumptions, erroneous conclusions, and potentially poor decisions. Our brain is constantly trying to make sense of behaviors we observe and in the absence …
Dig Deeper
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 …
Should I Take THIS Job?
Depending on your situation, any opportunity might look appetizing in the moment. It takes a self-aware and confident person to turn down a good offer to wait for the great …
Turn 2nd Place Into a Win!
If you’ve ever hired employees, you know that it usually comes down to two good candidates who would both be a strong fit for slightly different reasons. Such is life, …
Likability: It Matters More Than You Think
Whether in a job search or looking to get ahead, the research is consistent: you’ll get farther if you’re considered “likable.” The Journal of Applied Psychology* published a study showing …
Love Your Job Again
When I was in college, I worked as a Hostess for a popular restaurant that would get insanely busy on weekends. There were many things I enjoyed about the job …
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. …
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. …
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 …
The #1 Reason Employees Quit (It’s Not What You Think!)
A client recently emailed me excited about a potential job opportunity. While very interested in the role and company, through his network he had learned that three employees of this …