How to Rehearse For A Job Interview
Practice makes perfect, particularly when it comes to the job interview. Nobody wants their responses to sound canned during an interview, but they also don’t want to fumble over questions, which is why career experts say it’s important to rehearse ahead of time. That doesn’t mean you have to memorize your answers to every imaginable …
Don’t Pave the Cow Paths
One of my favorite lines from a book I read many years ago is about cows. Well, not literally about cows, but uses a metaphor about a perception of cows. The perception is that cows will do the same thing over and over again because well … they will. They’ll follow the same trail to …
Top 10 Tips for New Grads
It’s that time of year when our future leaders are getting ready to graduate.
There are lots of lists and speeches by people much more famous and far more successful that little old me.
This list is something I have put together from my 20+ years in business. In those 20 years I’ve been a …
If You are Surprised by Mornings…
If you find yourself surprised by mornings … Perhaps you need a different plan.
If you find yourself having all of your tasks and priorities assigned for you … Perhaps you need a different plan.
Caveat: If you like to be told what to do and if you like to be surprised by what you’ll …
Why is Clutter Better than a Clean Desk?
We all love sunny weather. And yet, at least here, in the Pacific Northwest, when the clouds part and the sun appears, people start squinting and reaching for sunglasses. We can obviously see clearer in cloudy weather.
That got me thinking. I always aimed for a clean desk, organized papers, emptied Inbox, and scheduled appointments …
The Internet Black Hole
It seems logical, doesn’t it, to focus your job search effort toward applying for jobs online? With millions of jobs posted on over 10,000 job boards, you could apply 24/7/365. You could even apply without having to brush your teeth or change out of your pajamas!
Unfortunately, over 99% of online job applications do not …
6 Elements to Make Your Career Portfolio Stand Out
A career portfolio serves as a great way for job seekers to tell a story about their work experience and illustrate their personal brand. From your internships in college to your most recent job, a career portfolio displays your accomplishments and what makes you a sought-after candidate.
When you create your portfolio, it’s important to …
Being in a Team is Like Being in a Band
We are always a part of some group with a common purpose – a family, a community, or a team at work. As a flute player and as someone who appreciates beauty and excellence, I like to think of a team as a music band. It can be as small as a duo, or as …
Branding Your Linkedin Profile For Job Search
Your Linkedin profile and your resume are each used differently by employers and used for different purposes.
However, I get asked all the time if making your Linkedin profile identical to your resume is a wise idea. Linkedin must think it is … since they have an app that automatically loads your profile data into …
Employers Use Your Resume And LinkedIn Profile Differently
Many job seekers make the mistake of assuming that their resume and LinkedIn profile are the same thing.
… they’re not.
Job seekers who consider their LinkedIn profile to be equivalent to their resume can miss major opportunities to differentiate themselves resulting in lost job opportunities.
You can differentiate yourself much more effectively as a …