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- The Critical Path to a New Career: A Beginners Guide to Reinventiong Your Career - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Kim Seeling SmithA job is never just a job. Think about the first question you ask when you meet someone: ‘what do you do?’. That’s because what we ‘do’ is, in many cases also who we ‘are’: our identity, self-worth and satisfaction are inextricably tied to our career. And it’s no wonder - we spend a lot ...
Views: 888 - Think and Grow Rich 7: Build a plan for your job search - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Jeri Hird DutcherA job search requires planning. Maybe that's obvious, but many avoid it. They simply update a resume and post it on Monster or reply to job postings. There's nothing wrong with this approach, as long as you understand it is successful only a small percentage of the time. In addition, the ...
Views: 1627 - Beware of Self-Sabotage! A Warning for Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from Diana FletcherDo you sabotage yourself? Think about this: Isn’t planning too much and over-extending, a form of self-sabotage? As an entrepreneur, you are interested in many different areas but if you continue over-committing, you will hurt your business and your health. Do you over-commit, because each ...
Views: 1478(5 votes) - Everyday Leadership: It's an Inside Job - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Marshall BrownLeadership As a Way of Life Too often, we believe that leadership is the domain of those with recognized authority, and the title to go with it: CEOs, presidents, conductors, mayors. "In a world that is changing as rapidly as this one, we need to think differently about leadership," said ...
Views: 1796(3 votes) - Overcoming Business Challenges - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Vic LahureWhen starting a new business, there are two major challenges people often face. They are: finding a network that can be trusted and finding sound advice and guidance. A network you can trust is crucial. If you aren’t able to use a marketing system that will make you money you’ll just continue ...
Views: 1056(2 votes) - Potential Reasons Why You’re Not Getting Hired - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Michael TrustIn today’s job market, it’s very easy to become frustrated by the lack of response to your resume or application submissions. The fact is that there is about a 6:1 ratio of job applicants for each available position (March 2010). What does this mean? It means that you have to stand out, head ...
Views: 932 - Think and Grow Rich 8: Make your own career decisions - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2010 from Jeri Hird DutcherPhoto by http://www.flickr.com/photos/amylovesyah If you are at the place of choosing or changing careers, pay attention to one of the most important decisions you will make: where and for whom you will work. Of course we would pay attention. We would protest quite loudly if asked whether ...
Views: 1453 - ***Acing The Interview: The Positive Approach To Tough Questions - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Ford MyersAs a Career Consultant, I work with clients on all the tools and techniques that are needed to succeed in the job search – including interviewing skills. One thing I have noticed over the years is that candidates often get “trapped” in certain interview questions that are designed to make them ...
Views: 1723(2 votes) - *** The Many Faces of Job Interviews - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Ford MyersIntroduction Let’s assume that you’ve done your strategic networking, gotten some names and numbers, leveraged recruiters, and gotten referred to the right people in the right places. Now it’s time to learn some important details about the interviewing process. What follows is an outline ...
Views: 1583(1 vote) - *** Top 10 Holiday Tips for Career Success - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Ford MyersEvery year as the holidays approach, most jobseekers and career changers make the mistake of halting all their efforts. They believe there is no point in pursuing new opportunities during the holidays, and that nobody is making hiring decisions until late January, so "why bother?" Many decide to ...
Views: 1608(2 votes) - Job Interview Tip: Don’t Sabotage Your Interview By Making This Critical Mistake - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Peggy McKeeAs an interview coach, I always recommend that my clients bring a 30/60/90-day plan to their job interviews. This plan is a written outline for what they intend to do and achieve within the first 3 months on the job. It takes research and strategic thinking to put one together, and it’s a lot ...
Views: 1705 - Job Interview Tip: The Hardest Part of the Interview Is Asking for the Job - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Peggy McKeeMany job candidates prepare well for the interview, connect well with the hiring manager, and then stumble at the end of the interview session because they’re not comfortable asking for the next step. It feels awkward, or too bold, or even weak (as in, “if they want to hire me, they’ll have to ...
Views: 2704 - Job Search Tip: What’s the One Thing You Must Understand In the Job Search? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Peggy McKeeHow many jobs have you applied to online—only to receive no response? Or maybe you received a “thanks but no thanks” letter. Either way, you aren’t making much progress in landing a job. If this applies to you, I have a question: Do you have a LinkedIn profile? Maybe you don’t think it’s ...
Views: 1523 - Job Search Tip: Is “No Experience” Stopping You From Getting Your Dream Job? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIs your lack of experience stopping you from getting the job you really want and know you deserve and would be good at? This happens to many people, and can be a huge roadblock, especially in our current job market. It does put you at a disadvantage, but there are things you can do. If this ...
Views: 1887(1 vote) - Job Interview Tip: Don’t Kill Your Chances With Your References - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Peggy McKeeWhat you say about your references can kill your job search. Many candidates are so focused on the resume and interview preparation that they forget about their references—but they are a critical piece of your job-getting effort. When you are asked who would be your references, and what ...
Views: 1748(1 vote) - Job Search Tips: 4 Ways to Transition into Medical Sales, Even If You Have No Experience - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Peggy McKeeMany people find that there are roadblocks they can’t get past when trying to break into medical sales, medical devices, laboratory sales, or other health care sales–but it can be done. The biggest one is the lack of a medical background. But here are 4 ways you can overcome that: 1. You ...
Views: 1809 - Can You Over-Prepare for Your Job Interview? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Peggy McKeeI don't think it's even possible to be "over-prepared" for your job interview. The better prepared you are, the more confident you will be--and that shows. Especially in this job market, you've got to show up with your "A" game right off the bat to avoid getting eliminated from consideration. ...
Views: 2149 - Why You Need a 30/60/90-Day Plan to Shine in Your Job Interview - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Peggy McKeeThe best-prepared candidate is often the one who gets the offer. And the hands-down, very best way to ensure that YOU are the best-prepared candidate is to construct a 30/60/90-day plan. A 30/60/90-day plan is a written outline of what you will be doing in your first 3 months on the job. ...
Views: 1836 - Mistakes Job Seekers Make Series: Job Search Methods - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranWhen you launch your job search, the ocean of possibilities for where to get started can look overwhelming. With so many job-posting sites, companies posting jobs on their own sites, Craigslist, aggregators, job fairs and press releases, there is little wonder why you can go from overwhelmed to ...
Views: 1938 - Think and Grow Rich 6: Ideas are the key to your career success - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Jeri Hird Dutcher(Part 6 of 10) Napoleon Hill's best-selling business book of all time derived from the beliefs and actions of many of the richest and most successful people of the early 20th century offers eight steps to success: 1. Desire 2. Faith 3. Autosuggestion 4. Specialized knowledge 5. ...
Views: 2108 - Write Life ACTUAL versus Plan - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Jennifer CulverWriting a plan versus actual for a business is customary. How about writing a “life ACTUAL” instead of a plan? It’s about visualizing your life as you want it, but as if it’s happening. Instead of planning, make it actually happen by visualizing it actually happening. It is meditation, ...
Views: 752 - The Dreaded Interview Question: “What Are Your Weaknesses?” - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2010 from Michael TrustOh, you don’t have any? Hmmm. You probably won’t be hired. Everyone has some and to overcome this, it’s all about how you position your answer. Most people assume that the following answers will usually do the trick: • I’m a perfectionist • I’m reliable/dependable to a fault, even when I’m ...
Views: 1115 - Job Interview Advice: Why You Need a Career Coach - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Peggy McKeeCareer coaching is sometimes thought of as a counseling session for “what do you want to be when you grow up?” That has its place, for sure, but career counseling is not career coaching. Career coaching works a lot like athletic coaching—it’s an experienced trainer standing behind you, helping ...
Views: 1750 - Job Search Advice for the Unemployed and Over 40 - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIf you’re unemployed and over 40, it can feel like a “double whammy” of trouble for you in the job search, but it doesn’t have to be a negative. First of all, unemployment is a temporary status that you are going to change. Don’t be ashamed of that. Many people (especially right now) face ...
Views: 3079 - Job Interview Follow-Up Tips - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Peggy McKeeSo what happens when you have a really great interview, you send your follow-up email in a timely manner, but then you hear nothing? What do you do? Do you send another note? Do you contact HR? Or the hiring manager you spoke to in the interview? It’s a tricky situation, and a lot of people ...
Views: 1861 - Job Search Advice: Are You Applying Online, But Getting No Interviews? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Peggy McKeeHere’s a common scenario (and complaint) for job seekers: “I spend all day long applying to jobs online through Monster.com, CareerBuilder.com, or niche job boards—and I never get a response. Have I lost the understanding of how this job search works?” If this is happening to you, you’ve ...
Views: 1856 - Job Interview Advice: Talking About Salary - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2010 from Peggy McKeeMoney is a big item on a job seeker’s mind, for sure. You know you’re interested in the job, or you wouldn’t be there, and the top of the list for you is finding out the mystery of what you could get paid. But one of the cardinal rules of interviewing for job seekers is: Never bring up ...
Views: 2264(1 vote) - Job Interview Advice: The Very Best Way to Stand Out - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2010 from Peggy McKeeCandidates always want to know the ONE thing they can do in the job interview that’s going to be the most impressive to the hiring manager. And there really is one answer. There are a lot of other pieces that go into a successful job interview, but the number one thing you can do in the ...
Views: 1757 - Job Search Advice: How to Navigate Networking When You’re Unemployed - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2010 from Peggy McKeeWhat do you do if you’re currently unemployed (like so many others are in this economy), and you go to a networking function and are asked “What do you do?” If that question makes you uncomfortable, it’s an indication that you are ashamed of that particular circumstance. That’s the first ...
Views: 1810 - Job Interview Tip: What To Do If You Got the Offer, But It's Not From the Company You Wanted - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIt’s a little rough-and-tumble right now in the job search, and it’s not uncommon for a candidate to receive a job offer that’s not quite the one they wanted. Often, the candidate then feels like there’s a decision to be made, but it’s not the decision they think. Candidates weighing a job ...
Views: 2525 - Job Interview Mistakes: Oops! I turned down a job that I want now! - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeHave you ever found yourself in this situation? You turned down a job offer because you were sure you were getting a better one…and then you didn’t. What now? Can you get that offer back? Maybe. Here’s your best shot at turning this situation around for you: First of all, find out ...
Views: 6108 - Think and Grow Rich 4: Convince yourself you already have the job - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Jeri Hird Dutcherhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/bettyx1138 Napoleon Hill's "Think and Grow Rich," the best-selling business book of all time derived from the beliefs and actions of many of the richest and most successful people of the early 20th century and offers eight steps to ...
Views: 1420 - Finish Your Unfinished Business - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from gladys stoneThe Today Show featured a segment recently about people over 50 getting fired and how it changed their lives for the better. One guest, Lee Kravitz, author of Unfinished Business, took stock in himself after he was laid off and realized that he had become disconnected from the people who ...
Views: 1277(2 votes) - Job Search Advice: References – Written vs. Verbal - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Peggy McKeeHave you ever wondered if it carries more weight to have a written reference letter, or if it makes a better impression to have your reference speak directly to the hiring manager on the phone? The answer is: both. Written references and verbal references serve different purposes in your ...
Views: 1765 - Interview Coaching for Medical Sales Interviews - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Peggy McKeeThe medical sales arena is the top-tier of sales positions in the workforce. Because the area is so varied, exciting, and lucrative, many, many candidates are vying for those jobs. So, if you want to land a job in medical sales, you’re going to have to bring your “A” game. Every ...
Views: 1802 - What to Look for In a Great Interview Coach - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Peggy McKeeToday’s job search is unlike any we’ve seen before. Competition is especially fierce in this economy, and candidates get weeded out quickly. If you’ve landed the interview, you need to bring your best game right off the bat and knock the socks off the hiring manager. One of the most effective ...
Views: 1600 - Job Interview and Preparation Coach - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Peggy McKeeDid you ever wish you had the “inside track” at your interview? Or that you knew exactly how to explain that slightly difficult/embarrassing/sensitive situation in your job history? Or even the very best way to explain who you are and what you do in a compelling, “hire me” kind of way? Maybe ...
Views: 1675 - Should You Bring a 30/60/90-Day Plan to the First Job Interview? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Peggy McKeeMany candidates wonder if it’s a good idea to bring their 30/60/90-day plan to their first job interview with the company. They have questions about timing, etiquette, or even saving a “wow” moment for the second interview. A 30/60/90-day sales plan (or action plan, if you’re not in sales), ...
Views: 3763 - Think and Grow Rich 5: Do you have the education for a new career? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Jeri Hird DutcherMicrosoft.com Specialized knowledge is one of Napoleon Hill's eight steps to success. (Part 5 of 10) Napoleon Hill, author of "Think and Grow Rich," the best-selling business book of all time, interviewed many of the richest and most successful people of the early 20th century for ...
Views: 1123 - How to Follow Your Desires - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Leanna Fredrich“To understand the magical nature of the mind is to acquire awesome power. It is to understand that at every moment of our lives, we have the power to accomplish everything we want.” Deepak Chopra We come this way but once. We can either tiptoe through life and hope that we get to death ...
Views: 2035 - Unemployment Sucks. But, There is an Upside - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2010 from Michael TrustNo one ever wants to find themselves involuntarily unemployed. It’s a horrible feeling to get the news, to wonder about the bills, what to tell family and friends, and how hard it can be to land a new gig. It strips away part of one’s identity in many cases, especially if someone has been with ...
Views: 930 - What's On Your Career Bucket List? Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from gladys stoneYou may remember the hugely popular 2007 movie,"The Bucket List" starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman about two terminally ill men who decide to do all of the things on their wish list before they "kick the bucket". For many of us, there is a similar bucket list of things that we want ...
Views: 1407 - Think and Grow Rich 3: Psyche up to reach your career goal - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Jeri Hird Dutcher(Part 3 of 10) Napoleon Hill's best-selling business book of all time derived from the beliefs and actions of many of the richest and most successful people of the early 20th century offers eight steps to success: 1. Desire 2. Faith 3. Autosuggestion 4. Specialized ...
Views: 1295 - The EGO has landed – in your workplace. - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2011 from John G E FryeThe EGO has landed… In Your Workplace! We spend on average a third of our daily lives in our workplace. Many of us have little choice but to work to live, while others more fortunate, work for them is a vocation – their work is their life! Whatever your position is, the dynamics within the ...
Views: 3206(1 vote) - The Importance of Questioning Skills in the Interview - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIt might surprise you to know that asking questions of your own during your job interview is just as important as answering them. Candidates spend a lot of time on interview preparation, and they should. Doing your research on the company, bringing your 30/60/90-day plan, and preparing ...
Views: 3424 - Moving from Depression to Job Joy - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from George DutchAccording to the World Health Organization, depression is the number one cause of disability in North America. It is a terrible affliction for individuals and their families. It costs employers more money in lost productivity than any other illness, including migraines, chronic fatigue syndrome, ...
Views: 655 - 8 Steps to Take Charge of Your Career and Market You - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Marshall BrownToday's work world is full of uncertainty, and the jobs available now and in the future will be very different from the past. Whether in good times or bad, you must take charge of your own career, because no one else is going to do it for you. Here are eight steps to help you survive in ...
Views: 1328(1 vote) - Defensiveness - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Gregg OliverLast time I wrote about Advocacy as an impediment to the logical give and take that distinguishes collaboration. I characterized it as a learned behavior, and one that can be partially or fully managed by a skilled communicator that recognizes it and knows how to steer a group around it. I also ...
Views: 2816(1 vote) - Advocacy - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Gregg OliverIn communication, the single largest difficulty for nearly everyone comes when a critical discussion transforms from the logical "give and take" that I described in my last newsletter into something less productive. Two familiar forms of this are Advocacy and Defensiveness. I will talk about ...
Views: 1041 - Conducting a Critical Discussion - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Gregg OliverFor the last few weeks, I have elaborated on the elements of attitude that provide the best point of view from which to approach a discussion. Studying these elements and learning how to incorporate them authentically into your communication will help you remain collaborative and avoid falling ...
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