Solopreneurs: Jabbing and Right Hooks Matter to Your Brand
With social media being an important facet of many people’s lives, it makes sense for a business owner to appreciate and integrate the same in their interactions with clients. However, not many solopreneurs have been able to properly make use of social media, mainly because they understand little about it, or focus on the wrong …
How to Get A Job Before It’s Posted
It’s a story every job seeker has to tell. You find the perfect job opening. You apply. And then you wait. And wait. And wait.
Just because an organization wants to hire doesn’t mean it’s in any rush to fill its open slots. But a new study by three economists underscores that the flip side …
The Seven Habits of Lackadaisical Job Seekers
WARNING: Occasionally I lapse into tough love mode when trying to get the attention of those who are carelessly hurting themselves and their loved ones. This is one of those times. Over the years, I have seen more than my share of job seekers lose their marriages, their homes, and more due to being lackadaisical. …
What’s Your New Relationship Plan for 2014?
Most successful people will agree that the trajectory of your career (or life) will be dictated by the relationships you build and the experiences you have. As 2013 comes to a close, many professionals and business owners are spending time planning out their 2014 commitments and goals. Business plans can turn into a joke as …
Interviews are About Understanding the Psychology of the Interviewer
We may not recognize or admit it, but each of us is driven by our own personal psychology–and so is the interviewer. Therefore, the better we understand the decision maker the better we can answer his questions thus improving the chances for getting the job. This sounds logical doesn’t it? So let’s talk about the …
The Holiday You
When we speak of Christmas and New Year’s Eve we generally think of happy times, as well as of those who become more forgiving and giving, too. It’s curious why this isn’t the norm all year round.
As a business professional, being a better person is critical for attracting the right attention and clientele. Your …
Giving Back Can Boost Your Brand
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. People everywhere are remembering the importance of giving back to the community and volunteering to help those in need. While there are many, many reasons to volunteer your time to charitable organizations, it might interest you to know that volunteering can boost your personal brand.
People like …
Rodeo Girl: An Interview with Darcy LaPier
Last week, I sat down in New York City with model-turned-rodeo queen Darcy LaPier, star of the new hit A&E reality series “Rodeo Girls.” Darcy has had an incredible career as a model, businesswoman, and now professional barrel racer. She has also been subjected to the wrath of tabloids as a result of a few …
10 Pieces of Career Advice from Extraordinary Women
516,000 square feet, 10,000 women, 1 message: The Power of Us.
On Thursday, December 5, 2013, I had the honor of attending the 9th annual Massachusetts Conference for Women held at the Boston Convention Center. The event brings together dozens of expert speakers for workshops and seminars on the issues that matter most to women, …
Interview: Can You Work Overtime and Weekends?
Of course, you can work overtime and weekends. The real question is: WILL you work overtime and weekends, WITHOUT being resentful? Will you work those nights and weekends with the same energy, diligence and good attitude that you are promising you’ll bring to the job every day?
Wow, you might think. They haven’t even hired …