You’re newly looking for a job. Lots of people are going to tell you that looking for a job is hard work, that it’s a full-time job, that it’s going […]
The 5 T’s of a Career Search
There are five ingredients to every successful job search: the FIVE T’s! You have probably read lots of career search wisdom. Sadly, too much of it leaves you passive and […]
Decisions, decisions, ACTION!
According to Psychology Today, adults make an average of 35,000 decisions a day! Everything from what to eat and what to read to whether to look at a house or apply for a job, whether […]
Successful People have a Tribe
I think I am learning the secret to success: successful people don’t go it alone. They have support! They ask for help. We all need help. We need other people to get […]
Warm up to Cold Calls
Nobody likes the idea of cold calls. Nobody except people on the other side of a call who know the thrill and adrenaline rush of making contact. That, along with […]
Assessing your Job Search
You’ve been applying for jobs and getting interviews, but you’re not getting offers. Here are some criteria and questions to help you assess and adjust. The job role. Is the role […]
Are you a good fit? Are they a good fit?!
No one likes to be told “you’re not a good fit.” It seems like empty words. But, let’s be honest. You are not going be a good fit for everyone. […]
How to get your ducks in a row
Lots of us have SMART goals and inspiring resolutions, but many of us don’t stay on track. Consider a beady-eyed border collie fiercely staring down a group of ducks. All […]
Talk Smart about Your Skills
Do you know the difference between a job doing skill and a job fitting-in skill? Employers do. Be sure you do too! In a job interview, you’ve got to demonstrate […]
Almost hired is better than almost pregnant!
Every good job search has one aim: getting hired. The good news is that, unlike being “almost pregnant” being “almost hired” has real, lasting benefits. This blog post will help […]