What are We Trying to Do Here?
Do you ever ask yourself this question?
Do you ever ask yourself this question about your company?
Do you ever ask yourself this question about your life?
Not to get too philosophical
But, these are questions you can and should be asking yourself. If you aren’t asking yourself these hard questions today then in five, …
Pokemon Go Style Job Hunting
It is very strange to find similarities between a mobile app game and job hunting but interestingly, there are many! Below are some lessons Pokemon Go can teach you about job hunting.
Go Outside: You need to go outside to catch Pokemon. It is the same with job hunting too. You need to go outside,…
Personal Branding Cosplay
Every year, San Diego opens its doors to the nerds of the world with the world famous San Diego Comic Con (SDCC). A weekend long gathering of movie stars, comic book artists and the fans that adore them, it has grown in size so much that major movie corporations save special movie previews to release …
Why Millennials Will Be Hiring Fractionals
There is a new trend emerging.
It’s one that takes advantage of the 20, 30, and even 40 years of experience.
It’s the idea and concept of a fractional employee.
Millennial’s will be hiring fractional’s
I suspect a lot of millennial’s will be hiring more and more fractional’s in the coming years. It’s not a …
Strengthen Weak Areas to Experience More Victories
Observation along with good and bad personal experiences shed light on what not to do as well as what to implement in our own style. Self-pity is a huge waste of time. Learn from every experience. They each have something to teach whether not to repeat the same or to continue doing all of it …
Avoid Using Annoying Business Jargon at Work
Many employees use buzzwords at work. While they may think using these phrases will make them seem smarter, it is actually the opposite. These phrases are often annoying and meaningless. Also, they may hurt your credibility at work. If you want to move up the career ladder, you should be careful about how you speak …
When Saying “I Tried” Isn’t Enough
How committed to the cause are you?
How far are you willing to go?
Is saying “I tried” ever enough?
It’s Situational
The fact of the matter is it does depend. And it is situational.
Instead of saying “I Tried My Best, But …” Hold Yourself to a Higher Standard
Obviously there are different levels …
What Makes a Dream Job and Dream Company?
It is not enough for employees to only do what they like anymore. They also want to do this in a company that they love. They not only want to work on their dream job but also want to work in an ideal environment, with ideal people aka in their dream company.
According to a …
How Many LinkedIn Connections One Needs?
I’m a huge proponent of increasing the number of connections on LinkedIn. I voice that strong opinion every time I make a public presentation on a relevant subject or speak with anyone looking for advice on finding a job. At times, I find opponents to the concept, but mostly only up until I give them …
7 Inspirational Instagram Accounts to Follow for Your Career
Many of you probably use Instagram to follow the lives of your friends and family members and maybe learn about the current fashion trends and discover exotic travel destinations. How about getting some career inspiration while scrolling down through your news feed? Below are the Instagram accounts to follow in order to get the drive …