When I counsel clients on their job search during the holiday season, they often tell me that they plan to put their search on hold because they think that everyone is out of town and no one is hiring during this season.
Actually, December can be a great time to step up your search campaign because so many applicants believe this mis-perception of the market. more »
Freelancing is when you provide your skills and expertise to other persons/companies and organizations on a contract basis.
There are definite steps that can be taken to ensure that you build a solid foundation for your freelance business. more »
If you are thinking about a career makeover, instead of throwing the baby out with the bathwater - get into a career fitness program. In other words, do not walk away from a great opportunity before you try to negotiate away the pieces of your job that cause you stress at the office. If you enjoy most of your current work and have less than about 30% that you would just rather not do, think about using the following checklist to evaluate your existing job or career to find out if the situation is salvageable. more »
In order to place yourself in a strong position once you have identified the ideal role, you must establish interest from an employer from the outset by ensuring that your CV, covering letter and the skills you sell yourself around during interview match the job specification you are targeting. By doing this you will be better positioned for negotiation when the time comes. more »
Women continue to open businesses in the U.S. at twice the rate of men. So why don’t they have million dollar bank accounts that reflect their hard work? According to the Center for Women’s Business Research, there are 10.4 million women-owned U.S. businesses. What people aren’t talking about is that women-owned businesses aren’t doing all that well. more »
Quitting your job? Rules to follow to make it a positive experience.
Resigning from a job is always difficult. It’s something we all have to do at one time or another. Maybe it’s for career advancement, a better opportunity or maybe your current job is just intolerable.
In any case it’s always an opportunity, whether it’s a planned departure or resignation, it does not have to be an unpleasant experience. In fact it could be an opportunity to convey a positive message, to strengthen good work relationships and keep you in good standing with your ex-employer. more »
1. Thou shalt know thy audience - thoroughly (know who will resist, who will embrace, and most importantly that the vast majority will not fall into either camp). If you have the capacity; identify and group individuals on the basis of MBTI of other personality profiling systems and anticipate and plan for individual and group reaction.
2. Thou shalt not cram round pegs into square holes (social workers typically do not make good accountants, nor typically do IT project managers make good change managers). Do not create objectives that cannot be met or fail to acknowledge the non-transferability of core skills. more »
It’s In The Ears
If you thought interviewing was only about answering questions, you’ve been missing the point. You’ve also been missing an opportunity to gather valuable information. Listening is one of the skills most underutilized by candidates. Most people go into the interview thinking and worrying about how they will answer the questions, and they forget that they are there to find out about the job and the company. They forget to listen, observe and read between the lines. more »
References are people and/or letters of recommendation that support your application for a job opening. They provide information about your skills, abilities, character, and other pertinent employment related data.A reference document includes the names of three to five professional, and possibly personal, individuals whom prospective employers may contact to ask about your qualifications, give you a favorable recommendation, and speak about the accuracy of your resume and cover letter. more »
Most of us spend one-third of our time a day at work. Deducting the average eight-hour sleeping time, we spend at least half of our waking time at work. The majority of our working time is spent with customers, business partners, colleagues, and the topic of the day: The Boss. more »
Are you thinking about moving into management with your company? Before you ask your boss for the promotion, it’s a good idea to spend some time thinking about whether or not you are management material. The fact that you are an outstanding employee does not mean that you will like being a manager, or that you have the skills necessary to become a manager. more »
Every career success story is unique. While there isn’t a magic answer for taking your career to the top, following these ten steps will get you headed up the corporate ladder.
1. Reassess your career. Is your career path well aligned with your priorities and interest? Do you posses, or can you acquire, the experience and education to be successful? If not, consider a lateral move and work your way up from there. more »
Are you planning to change jobs or careers? For some the move is to find work that is more fulfilling so that you will be happier. For others it may a step toward taking more of a leadership role. Whatever your reasons for the career change, you’ll want to do some self discovery work. These ten questions will help you to sort out what kind of work you are looking for and what you offer to a potential employer. more »
Empowerment is your ability to promote and achieve your fullest potential. Wouldn’t you want to know how to apply the 10 Top Tips that The Women’s Empowerment Queen uses herself for her business success?! more »
Recent statistics say that more than one hundred thousand people become millionaires in America every year. The vast majority of these people are business owners. So this basically means that if you want the highest odds of becoming a millionaire in the United States then the best place to begin is by starting your own business. more »
