Employed But Frightened
David, a recent client, is not looking for help to get a job. He has one—for the past 20 years. The job started way back then as a week long gig after he graduated from college but didn’t yet know what he wanted to do. David seemed—in the eyes of his supervisor, then a vice …
How to Work When You Don’t Feel Like It
Everybody has days when they don’t feel like working but still there are tasks that need to be completed and bosses expect the same productivity every day from their employees. Also, being productive and accomplishing things is very fulfilling and nobody wants to waste their time for nothing. Therefore, when you feel like you don’t …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Office Gift-Giving Rules
Holidays are the greatest time of the year. However, it also stresses some of us due to the ritual of giving and receiving gifts. Many questions pop up in our heads. Should I give a gift to my boss or to all my coworkers? How can I keep it professional yet give something meaningful? Can …
You Have Competition So Turn Up the Juice
You have to continue to differentiate yourself at each stage in your career. Regardless of your age, at every point in your life, there is a younger person eager to step into your job. If you are 30 years old, there is an impatient 20-something coming up on you; at 40 there is that …