One of those myths that never seems to die in the career industry is that the approaching holiday season is not a good time for job hunting. I certainly agree that not too many interviews get scheduled for the weeks around Christmas and New Year’s but that doesn’t mean you Read More >
What’s Your Superpower? (Or Knowing Your Strengths and Leveraging Them) Part 2
In a previous post we showed you how to focus on your strengths. That’s a pretty powerful feeling. But it’s not just a feeling. Today we will show you have to leverage those skills. Showing Off Your Superpowers Once you are clear on your strengths, it’s time to showcase them Read More >
What’s Your Superpower? (Or Knowing Your Strengths and Leveraging Them) Part 1
“What? I have no Superpowers!” you say. “I can’t scale tall buildings using my sticky web-fingers like Spiderman. Nor can I stop gunfire from every direction with my magic bracelets like Wonder-woman. And I could never control the weather like Halle Berry’s Stormy character (much less rock Read More >
Negative references and what to do about them
You may suspect that one of your professional references is keeping you from getting a job or board offer. According to one reference checking company, approximately 50 percent of all reference checks they conduct will uncover negative feedback from the reference *. This feels counterintuitive, however, because if you were Read More >
Executive Resumes: Avoid the Jack of all Trades Dilemma
Seasoned executives with 20+ years of experience across various industries and functions frequently face the dilemma of having done way more in their career than you can sensibly present on a 2- or 3-page resume. So, what to do? Obviously, you must filter, tweak, summarize, and ideally, laser-focus in on Read More >
5 Keys to Sustainable Career Success
You might be thinking that the 5 keys to sustainable career success include a professional resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile. Do you need them? Almost certainly, but I’d like to suggest that they’re not the only things that matter. To give you an idea of what else might matter, Read More >
Where You Should Work as a Student for Great Grad Jobs Later
Take a quick scan of a variety of job descriptions on Monster or Indeed and you’re likely to discover that soft skills are in high demand. Where’s the best place to hone these needed skills while still in school and only able to work part time? A Retail Job. “ Read More >
6 Critical Reasons Hiring You Is a Corporate Risk
Over the years in my private executive coaching practice, my clients have come to me time and again for customized job interview coaching. Regardless of whether they have been recruited by an organization or they are pursuing opportunities on their own after a corporate downsizing, the questions and concerns follow Read More >
How Being Coy Can Be Costly to Your Career
Whether you are entry level or c-level, being the CEO of your career will put you in the driver’s seat letting you navigate your career trajectory, on your own terms. Here is why it’s important to take the reins of your own career today, especially inside your current company. This Read More >
Career Planning: It Can’t Do Everything for You but It Helps!
In the past I've commented on the value of having a short- and long-term career management plan. Have you created your plan yet? If not, what's stopping you. Your hesitation could come from one of the following reasons: You don't like planning--find it too restrictive and limiting to your creativity--so Read More >
