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 …
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, …
The Deciding Factor in the Interview
Interviews can be nerve-wracking. Preparation will help immensely, but understanding what the person on the other side of the desk is looking for can make all the difference. As a …
The 11 Worst Pieces of Job Search Advice
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 …
Why I Hired the Non-Traditional Candidate
As a career switcher, you face more hurdles in your job search than a candidate who has a “traditional” background (e.g., relevant industry and functional work experience). In many cases, the “traditional” …