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- *** Follow-Up Steps After The Interview: Strategies to Help You Get the Offer - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2021 from Ford MyersMy clients often express frustration after they’ve completed their interviews for a position they want. The common complaints include, “Why doesn’t the company call me back?” or “I feel like I have no power; all I can do is wait for an answer,” or “Can’t I do anything to make the employer say ...
Views: 513 - *** Glassdoor’s Important New Report: “The Inaugural Best Jobs in America for 2015″ - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2015 from Ford MyersClient are always asking about the best industries and best jobs – where they can find the most opportunities, what jobs pay the highest salaries, what companies are currently hiring, and where the greatest job growth will be in the near future. Glassdoor is a prominent and highly-respected ...
Views: 1168 - *** Good Perspectives for Tough Times – Benefits of Using a Career Coach in a Bad Economy - by Submitted on May 12, 2020 from Ford MyersThese are tough times to be sure. Aside from the tragic health crisis, the Coronavirus has sent global financial markets into a tailspin. In addition, the negative impact on employment has already been profound. To provide some “real world perspective,” here are a few relevant news clips from ...
Views: 557 - *** Handling Difficult Interview Questions - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Ford MyersI have noticed over the years in my Career Consulting practice that candidates often get "trapped" in interview questions that are designed to make them say something negative or self-defeating (which generally leads to rejection). Indeed, job-seekers are not even aware of how negative many of ...
Views: 1203 - *** Identifying Your Top Values (And Knowing What To Do With Them) - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2017 from Ford MyersAt the beginning of every career coaching engagement, I have clients do a “Values Clarification Exercise.” I always tell them that this may be the most important and powerful exercise we will do in the entire program. EVERYTHING is rooted in your core values – everything you do, say, wear, ...
Views: 943 - *** Interview Questions You Can Ask – Generic and Specific - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2016 from Ford MyersA few years ago, I wrote an article about questions that job candidates can ask interviewers. The piece received very positive response, so I decided to update it and share a new tip to make your interviews even more successful. The most important interview questions might be the ones YOU ...
Views: 1115 - *** It’s Not About The Job; It’s About Your Life! - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2015 from Ford MyersWhen it comes to job search and career development, I think 99% of the population has it wrong and “does it backwards.” This realization comes from my more than 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, and after working with literally thousands of clients. Looking back, I believe that this ...
Views: 1276 - *** It’s Not About The Job; It’s About Your Life! - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2021 from Ford MyersWhen it comes to job search and career development, I think 99% of the population has it wrong and “does it backwards.” This realization comes from my more than 25 years of experience as a Career Coach, and after working with literally thousands of clients. Looking back, I believe that this ...
Views: 555 - *** New Year, New Career: The Power Plan for Career Success in 2016 - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2016 from Ford MyersAmericans make all kinds of New Year’s resolutions – to lose weight, to stop smoking, or spend more time with family and friends. However, one rarely hears anyone say, “I’m committed to improving my career situation this year.” To encourage this sort of work-related resolution, I have ...
Views: 1211 - *** New Year, New Career: The Six-Step Power Plan to Achieve Career Success in 2015 - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2015 from Ford MyersAmericans make all kinds of New Year’s resolutions – to lose weight, to stop smoking, or to spend more time with family. However, you rarely hear anyone say, “I’m committed to improving my career situation this year.” With this in mind, I developed a simple, six-step “Power Plan” to help ...
Views: 924 - *** Passions and Gifts - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Ford MyersOver the past several months, I have noticed that an increasing percentage of my clients have been expressing concerns about a lack of passion and meaning in their work. They will often say something like, "I know I'm lucky just to have a job, but I feel like I'm just going through the motions. ...
Views: 1097 - *** Performing an Internal Career Audit - by Submitted on May 29, 2015 from Ford MyersWould you like to get your career on track, with more power and momentum than ever before? Are you prepared to create the focused and productive career that you know you are capable of having — one that will give you great satisfaction and financial reward? When you think back to prior career ...
Views: 1249 - *** Perpetual Career Management - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2014 from Ford MyersAre you so busy “doing your job” that you can’t “manage your career?” It’s no surprise that people who are conducting a job search focus a lot of their time and energy on updating their résumé, networking, improving their interviewing skills, and so on. They know they need to “be at the top ...
Views: 1216 - *** Perpetual Career Management – The Interview - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2019 from Ford MyersThis month’s Feature Article is actually the transcript of an interview that was recently conducted at the offices of Career Potential, LLC. Ford’s associate, Susan Fletcher, asks important questions about how long-term career management ensures maximum success. SUSAN: What is the difference ...
Views: 672 - *** Plug Into the Competition and Win - by Submitted on May 26, 2016 from Ford MyersOne important way that you can improve your odds in the job search is to research and be aware of the competition. There are two kinds of competition in this context: other companies in your field and other professionals in roles similar to yours. Always know who they are and what they’re doing. ...
Views: 1122 - *** Plug Into the Competition and Win - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2022 from Ford MyersOne important way that you can improve your odds in the job search is to research and be aware of the competition. There are two kinds of competition in this context: other companies in your field and other professionals in roles similar to yours. Always know who they are and what they’re doing. ...
Views: 485 - *** Productive Career Strategies During The Coronavirus Pandemic - by Submitted on May 12, 2020 from Ford MyersNormal channels and methods for face-to-face networking have been disrupted by the Coronavirus pandemic. But we don’t have to stop networking! Instead, we should shift our networking to online and virtual channels (including e-mail and telephone)! You can still maintain your existing network ...
Views: 551 - *** Questions To Ask At A Networking Meeting - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2019 from Ford MyersMuch has been written about how to expand your contact network, how to set-up a networking meeting, and how to structure the networking discussion. No matter how strictly you follow the meeting agenda, however, there should be time left for “general conversation.” This is how you will build ...
Views: 650 - *** Retirement: A Natural Evolution of Career Development - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2017 from Ford MyersOver the past few years, our career coaching practice has been attracting a growing percentage of clients who want to talk about retirement planning – not just career planning. I have wondered why this is. Is it because people are becoming more aware, educated and savvy about the subject of ...
Views: 883 - *** Sales 101 in Job Interviews - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2016 from Ford MyersThe information below was excerpted from a recent article written by Marc Cenedella, Founder of The Ladders. It offers a perfect introduction to this month’s topic, “Sales 101 in Job Interviews.” The most successful hot dog cart in New York City isn’t a hot dog cart at all. It’s “The Halal ...
Views: 1207 - *** Ten Basic Resume Do's And Don'ts - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2007 from Gwen Jewett1. Do use action and accomplishment words, such as “initiated”, “developed”, “wrote”, “doubled”, “redesigned.” The purpose of a resume is to brag on your experience and accomplishments. Don’t ever falsify information on your ...
Views: 3866 - *** The Importance of “Third Party Validation” in Job Search - by Submitted on May 15, 2017 from Ford MyersWhen you’re conducting a job search, you need to “sell yourself.” You need to tell everyone who will listen how fabulous you are and how qualified you are. Right? Well, sort-of. Of course you have to “sell yourself,” but there is a better way to establish your desired impression or ...
Views: 997 - *** The Job Search Success Interview - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Ford MyersInstead of just being another applicant or job seeker, we are now positioning every client to be an expert, a problem-solver and a solution provider. This has made all the difference. Marc: What's your favorite strategy or technique that's working really well for your clients to find the job ...
Views: 1175 - *** The Power of “Pull Marketing” in Your Job Search - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2015 from Ford MyersWhen you’re searching for a new job, would you rather be “chasing after employers,” or would you rather have employers “chasing after you?” The answer is quite obvious – given a choice, you’d much rather have employers chasing after you! Is this some fantasy or “pipe dream?” No, the choice is ...
Views: 1203 - *** The Seven Truths of Career Success - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Ford Myers1. The most qualified candidate does not necessarily get the job offer Many times, candidates with lesser qualifications get job offers simply because they've prepared and presented themselves in a more compelling way. In other words, they're better self-marketers than the other ...
Views: 1288 - *** Thinking of Changing Careers? Here’s How to Get Started. - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2015 from Ford MyersIf you’re seriously considering making a career change, it will be important to go through some preliminary “internal exercises” to discover what type of role would be best for you. Here at Career Potential, LLC, we use at least seven exercises that are very powerful. These are explained in ...
Views: 1243 - *** Use of The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator in Outplacement - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2016 from Ford MyersBefore discussing how type is used in the field of outplacement, we should first define what the word “outplacement” means. It is: the career consulting services provided to an organization to facilitate a reduction in workforce. Corporate outplacement is actually a benefit that the employer ...
Views: 1174 - *** Using Phone References and Recommendation Letters - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Ford MyersMost people already know that they need a list of Professional References. But you might be asking, “Why do I need Letters of Recommendation at this point in my career?” The answer is simple. You don’t NEED them … but you should WANT them. Why? Because when you find yourself in a competitive ...
Views: 1784 - *** Working with Executive Recruiters - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2019 from Ford MyersLet’s make one thing clear right from the start – executive search firms, recruiters, and employment agencies are not in business to help you land a job. The recruiter is not your advocate, your friend, or your agent. Recruiters, employment agencies, and search firms are merely channels through ...
Views: 660 - *** Your Compensation Negotiation Strategy - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2015 from Ford MyersBack in September of 2012, I published an article in this e-newsletter titled, "Salary Negotiation: 21 Rules of the Game." The piece provided specific tips and techniques for increasing your salary offers. In this article, we're going to "step back" and take a broader view of the salary ...
Views: 1197 - *** “Red Flags” – Warning Signs to Watch-Out For in Job Search - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2016 from Ford MyersIn all my years of experience in the career services field, I have coached thousands of job seekers through their searches and career transitions. I have also worked as an executive recruiter, filling positions for corporate clients. I have seen the hiring process from the perspectives of ...
Views: 1243 - ***10 Challenges Senior Executives Face in the Job Search - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Ford MyersOver the years, I have worked with hundreds of key executives – CEOs, Partners, COOs, Presidents, Senior Vice Presidents, and so on. Top business professionals like these present unique challenges to the Career Consultant, because they face unique challenges in their own transitions! ...
Views: 2117 - ***Acing The Interview: The Positive Approach To Tough Questions - by Submitted on Jun 11, 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: 1132 - ***ARE YOU A DEFENSIVE INTERVIEWER? Part 1 - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Judi PerkinsOne of the frequent reasons a new client seeks me out is because they’re getting interviews, but no offers. The primary problem is always that the seeker has very little idea, beyond some basics, of what they’re looking for. But there are always additional layers, one of which is lack of ...
Views: 1255 - ***ARE YOU HEADED FOR TERMINATION? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Judi PerkinsEver been fired and it was a complete surprise? If you have, it shouldn’t have been. You missed the cues. Whether you created it or the company decided it, you lost control of your career. Frequently those two are intertwined, and if you don’t dissect the experience, you may recreate ...
Views: 1186 - ***Assimilating Into Your New Position - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Ford MyersCelebrate Your Success Landing your new job is a wonderful experience. In fact, don't forget to celebrate because you definitely deserve it after all your hard work! After the celebration, write letters or cards to your network of contacts, letting them know about your new position and ...
Views: 1777 - ***Attaining Personal/Work Balance© - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Dr. Madeline Ann LewisAchieving balance can be a difficult task in any situation, but where achieving balance between one’s personal life and work is concerned, the challenge can indeed be quite pronounced. Many people oftentimes feel as though attaining a balance between these two aspects of life is next to ...
Views: 1572 - ***Bad Boss Series: What To Do When The Boss – Can’t Communicate? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranYou know this kind of boss. What they say and how they say it leaves you completely befuddled about what they are trying to convey. To add to this, they might be yelling while delivering this completely incomprehensible tirade. Are we having fun yet? Just because they’re the boss, doesn’t ...
Views: 1639 - ***Bad Boss Series: What To Do When The Boss – Hovers Over You? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranThis bad boss is sometimes known as the “helicopter boss”. They seem to have nothing better to do than to lurk over your shoulder while you’re trying to get your work done. To add insult to this, they may nit-pick and even rework what you’ve done. It leaves you wondering why they hired you in ...
Views: 2081 - ***Bad Boss Series: What To Do When The Boss – Is Really Difficult? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranI generally believe most people mean well, but simply execute their job poorly sometimes. Sometimes, there are BAD bosses. This series is intended to address the most common issues with a bad boss and steps you can take to reduce the impact on you both personally and professionally. The ...
Views: 2458 - ***Bad Boss Series: You Hired Who To Be My Boss? And Other Mysteries - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranThis is the final installment in the Bad Boss Series. I think it’s important to answer once and for all: How did the bad boss get the job? You and your peers are constantly scratching your heads wondering if the boss has compromising pictures of the CEO. How else could this insane person get ...
Views: 1634 - ***Common Misconceptions About Career Management - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Ford MyersYou get your clothes cleaned when they’re dirty. You pay your bills each month. You see your doctor once or twice a year. You send cards to family-members at each birthday. So, why is it that most people (maybe even you!) don’t integrate career management into their regular routine? Most ...
Views: 1110 - ***Does Your Boss Secretly Hate You? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2014 from Michelle RiklanI was eating at a restaurant when I overheard this woman complaining about her boss to a friend. After ranting, her friend said, “Suck it up, you’re lucky to have a job.” After hearing this conversation, I realized that sometimes, no matter how nice and polite you are; your boss just doesn’t ...
Views: 4947 - ***Find The Perfect Job! - by Submitted on May 27, 2011 from Judi PerkinsIn addition to drug testing and often fingerprinting, companies both national and international have also required credit checks. But it’s become more the norm than the exception, because with the extreme number of people applying, companies have implemented it as a means of indicating a ...
Views: 1570 - ***Finding the Courage to Take Risks and Crack Open the Box - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2013 from Dr. Madeline Ann LewisIf you want to make big moves in life, you have to take risks. But taking risks isn’t easy, and it puts most people in unfamiliar territory. Unfamiliar territory can, in turn, often feel dangerous and cumbersome. The human mind loves familiarity, as familiarity usually means safety in some ...
Views: 1765 - ***Five Questions You Should Always Ask on an Interview - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Judi PerkinsAn interview is a two-way street. It’s never a good idea to go in without prepared questions and you should be able to easily come up with 15 - 20 first-interview questions to ask. But these five - in some form - should always be asked. Not only will they help you to ascertain if the job ...
Views: 1359 - ***Full-Time Employee PLUS Freelancer: The New American Career Path - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Ford MyersIn addition to her full-time job, your co-worker is a beauty consultant in the evenings. Your husband, a CPA Monday through Friday, works at a gourmet food market on weekends. Your uncle, an engineer, coaches the high school soccer team every Fall and works at a Summer camp for one month each ...
Views: 1169 - ***HONESTY IN INTERVIEWING - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Judi PerkinsHow honest should you be when you’re interviewing? Unequivocally one hundred percent honest. But don’t confuse honesty with showing all your cards or not utilizing the power of presentation. Nor does honesty mean volunteering your dark secrets – perceived or otherwise - from the moment you ...
Views: 1172 - ***How to Bulletproof Your Career - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Ford MyersIn the not-too-distant past, ascending the corporate ladder assured management professionals of a bigger office, a stronger compensation package and a more secure future. But today, executives are being told: Don’t get too comfortable in that corner office, and don’t buy that fancy new car or ...
Views: 1190 - ***How To Bulletproof Your Career! - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Ford MyersIn the not-too-distant past, ascending the corporate ladder assured management professionals of a bigger office, a stronger compensation package and a more secure future. But today, executives are being told: Don’t get too comfortable in that corner office, and don’t buy that fancy new car or ...
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