Don’t Just Go Through Life’s Transitions-Grow from Them
“The best way out is always through.” –Robert Frost
An amazing number of people have gone through major life changes this past year. Just a few examples: Over 21 million students will enter college in 2014, over 2 million people will marry in 2014, millions of people moved and 288,000 people started new jobs in …
Expand Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn
If your personal brand is on LinkedIn this is just the first step to unlocking all of its potential. Having a complete, and professional profile is good practice, but to be effective there are several opportunities the network has to offer that many people miss.
So what are some ways you can make the best …
Five Ways to Improve Your Career Networking Results
Networking is the #1 way people get new jobs and advance their careers. And yet, few people have been professionally trained in networking strategies and skills. I want you to become a more effective networker so you can improve you career and income!
If you read my last post, Five Ways Your Networking Is Hurting …
Rookie Dining Mistakes for the New Professional in Business
The past few weeks I have geared my articles towards helping the new professional acclimate from the campus to the business world. It’s amazing how a $200,000 education often neglects the business basics that really make a difference. Unless you have your GPA tattooed on your forehead and a t-shirt with all your knowledge, your …
4 Ways To Know You Chose The Right Job
Finding a career that you’re passionate about can be incredibly difficult. In the world today, there are twice as many disengaged, unhappy workers than there are people who love their jobs.
There are so many factors that people worry about when looking for employment that they often lose sight of what truly matters. Some work …
Keep Tabs on Your Visible Personal Brand
When it comes to building a reputation for your personal brand we often neglect to follow what others are seeing about us online. But this is an important step not to be missed, especially for those looking for new job opportunities. Here are some tips on how to monitor your social networks and online activities …
Rookie Fashion Mistakes for New Professionals in Business
The past few weeks I have been writing for the young professional or soon to graduate college seniors audience. Today’s topic is one I find very under-rated and not much guidance given once a new professional enters a company. Also, many companies aren’t as formal with business attire as 15 years ago. Regardless, how you …
Five Reasons Networking Is Hurting Your Career
Studies for the past 40 years have reported that between 45% and 70% of all jobs are found through networking, yet most career seekers spend a minor portion of their job search time networking. If you are a typical seeker, then the first reason networking is hurting your career is because you are not doing …
Perceived as Overqualified—What Now?
Some job seekers, especially those who’ve been in transition for an extended time, start undervaluing their worth, and as a result, they might begin applying for positions below the levels they had in past. The hiring authorities then ask the obvious: why would an applicant take a lesser job than previously held, and why should …
Best Questions to Ask Employers During Interviews
Employers should not be the only one asking questions during interviews. You should also be asking questions as a candidate to determine if the job fits your career goals. In addition, asking the right questions help you stand out among other candidates because it shows your interest to the position.
Below are some questions that …