Give The Holiday Present of Connections
Last week I was quoted in a Forbes article on “the best presents for the millennials in your life.” My suggestion was an introduction/meeting/connection with someone who could be important to the young person’s career. It received a lot of positive reaction — especially among ambitious millennials eager to make their mark.
It reminded me …
Attract More Leads for Your Brand With Magnetic Marketing
Having a stand-out content strategy is an important tool for your personal brand in which your business can establish itself as a leading authority in your industry. The type of content is also important to building your business online.
There are several ways that the right content can help build your brand, which can bring …
Using Your Network in a Job Search
Networking is not a dirty word.
Networking is something you should be doing all the time.
As noted in this previous post … Growing your Network is your Job
Since it’s your job … or at least part of it … you should feel comfortable and confident using it when you are making a change …
9 Easy Ways to Save Money and the Planet
For the penny-pinching entrepreneur, cutting down on overhead costs and long-term operational expenses can go a long way in maximizing profitability. This is especially helpful when launching a new startup business, as quick and significant income is often essential to the longevity of any business.
Here are some easy ways to save some green and …
Errors Lead to Success
It is the unknown learning curve that is found to be the toughest. Every time an attempt is made to undertake something new multiple other challenges arise. The question becomes do you have the grit to get past the many uphill battles?
Your particular answer resides within to distinguish you apart from everyone else. The …
Office Rules that Drive Employees Away
Every company has its own rules but unfortunately, some of them cross the line. Let’s look at some ridiculous company rules below which will make you appreciate your own employer.
Internet Restrictions: Companies do not want their employees to kill time on social media or on video sites. However, sometimes using social media or watching …
Create a Consistent Brand Image for More Visibility
A professional brand presence is just the start to showing your community what your business has to offer. Having a recognizable image is important as well, but the goal is to have a design and message that will bring loyal followers.
What type of branding attracts attention? A fresh, informative, simple, and clear description will …
6 Things You Learn in a Job Search
There are a lot of truths you will discover about yourself and others in the job search process.
Everything from recommendations to referrals, to people you have helped and now cannot seem to find 5 minutes to call you back, to the way you can insure your job search process is as smooth and professional …
4 Career Failings You Should Forgive Yourself For
“To err is human; to forgive, divine.”
Alexander Pope’s famous quote touches upon an unfortunate quirk of human nature. We all make mistakes, but we also all struggle to forgive them. Moreover, our harshest condemnation is often reserved for the person most needful of our forgiveness: ourselves.
Time for a rethink.
Within the workplace, there …
In-Transition: The Spouse’s Vantage Point
My intent in using the word spouse is more inclusive, so as to refer to significant other or life partner as well. I’m unfortunately qualified to write on this subject by being a married practicing career coach who has personally experienced a 30-month transition.
Although I never ask my clients for personal information, many times …