To Achieve Your Career Goals: Prioritize
I have a friend who I refer to as ‘my oldest and dearest friend’. We grew up together, got in trouble together, were in each other’s weddings, and is the one I can call for anything. Over the years however,…
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Job Seekers: Is Guilt Keeping You in Your Stressful Job?
Employees still working but desperately wanting to find new employment, often feel guilty because they know so many others that have been let go from their positions. Those that are still employed are usually doing the work of 3 or…
Job Seekers: How Do You Handle Rejection?
Even in rejection there are always ways to respond that will help you to learn either from your mistakes or just from the situation. Job seekers quickly learn that rejection is a part of any job search. Learning from not…
#1 Job Search Strategy: Give More Than is Expected
If you want to get noticed in your job and in your network the #1 strategy is to give more than is expected from you. You will get recognized for your hard work and people will want to work with…
Have You Ever Talked Yourself out of a Job – and Not Know it?
Many job seekers whether nervous or excited, tend to talk too much during an interview. In some cases it can even cause them to be passed over for the position. Have you ever talked yourself out of a job? Would…
Trick or Treat: Finding Ways to Hold Your Own Candy During a Job Search
Halloween is almost here and for many of the little beggars, finding the strength to stay motivated and excited throughout Halloween and Trick or Treating evening can be a difficult task. Job seekers also start out their job search with…
Want to Keep Your Job?
While so many are worrying about tomorrow and wondering if they’ll still be employed next week. There are things you can do today to put the odds in your favor. Staying informed, motivated, and moving forward will keep you on…
Find Success in Your Job Search Using Your Shopping Savvy
Finding it hard to know what to do next in your job search? Feeling overwhelmed? Try thinking of your job search as a purchasing decision. What have you purchased lately that took some thought before making the decision? How did…
Job Seekers: Don’t Forget to Give Thanks
Finding a job in the current economic environment is a really difficult and demanding task. The attitude you project during your search affects you and your search, and leaves an image or feeling with others you are working with to…
The Decision is Not Yours to Make – Just to Influence
When conducting a job search, the goal is to get noticed and get the hiring manager or decision makers to somehow choose you from the hundreds of equally qualified applicants. Although you can not make them hire you, you can…