Networking is rightfully touted as the magic bullet in a job search. Overwhelmingly, when my clients land positions they covet, they first learned of a role through someone they know – often a weak tie rather than someone from a long-term relationship – instead of an online job listing. Those Read More >
How to Change Careers from Non-Profit to Corporate
Even if you’ve been in the non-profit sector for decades, a change to the corporate world is not as radical as it seems. If you think about it, all successful organizations—profit-driven or not—need great leaders at the helm and hard-working employees (or volunteers) to handle day-to-day responsibilities like administration, marketing, Read More >
Mum’s the word: What you can do about a restricted reference policy in your job search.
It’s an intense and exciting time during a job search when the employer wants to invite you to the “next step in the process.” Usually that means they are interested in making a job offer, but they need to complete their due diligence before they can do so. This is Read More >
Want Career Happiness in 2017? Say No to 5 Things
“The art of leadership is saying no, not saying yes. It is very easy to say yes.” Former UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair, is right. With the modern work week averaging 47 hours and 25 percent of people logging more than 60 hours, Americans work more than any industrialized Read More >
Do You Have What It Takes To Change Careers?
You say you are determined to live up to your career potential, and changing careers is the way to make it happen. Great! Then, prepare to be a high-flier – someone who does not settle for less, pushes boundaries, and is motivated by goals that others nay-say as unrealistic or Read More >
When your “Spidey senses” are tingling. Simple strategies to fortify your career in uncertain times.
An area of science that is absolutely fascinating to me as a career consultant and coach is the science of intuition or “gut feelings”, especially as it applies to business and organizational development in the corporate world. In fact, over the years, I have identified a trend among the senior Read More >
5 Campaign Phases to Make Your Career Great Again
What does your career have in common with politics, marketing, and sales? They are all considered campaigns. Yes, campaigns. Never thought of your career this way? Bear with me. Similar to marketing, sales, or politics, your career is comprised of a campaign lifecycle process (campaign phases). Every once in Read More >
Use this Email Template to Ask for Informational Interviews
We all know that networking is one of the most effective ways to find a job, and that it’s a key strategy for getting your résumé in the hands of those who can help you. The problem is we don’t always know what to say or how to ask for Read More >
If You’re Overqualified for the Job, You’re NOT Qualified
Don’t risk damaging your reputation by applying for jobs for which you are overqualified. Over the years I have heard job seekers marvel when they don’t get invited to job interviews for positions in which they are overqualified. Here is how the conversation unfolds: “I have no idea why I’m Read More >
Your Civvie Career Kit
No doubt you knew what kit you needed for a special duty or deployment while serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. In order to secure the right role once you leave the CAF, there are some critical elements to place in your career kit. Before you leave… Print off your Read More >
