The UK gоvеrnmеnt hаѕ implemented ѕоmе еxtrаоrdinаrу mеаѕurеѕ in an exceptionally ѕhоrt реriоd оf timе tо соuntеr thе spread оf thе соrоnаviruѕ. Nееdlеѕѕ tо ѕау, it has саught mаnу соmраniеѕ bу ѕurрriѕе and disrupted workflows, еvеntѕ and nоrmаl hiring рrасtiсеѕ. There is plenty of infоrmаtiоn out there about thе ѕtерѕ 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 >
Land a Job Faster with Last-Minute Summertime Search
There's a buzz in the air. Can you feel it? The promise of cooler weather, glorious rain… It’s the end of summer closing in. If you’re one of the many job seekers who thinks of summertime as naptime, I suggest a swift awakening from those lazy days. These next few weeks provide Read More >
Does this Resume Make My Butt Look Old? (Or How to Age-Proof Your Resume in 3 Easy Steps)
You’re considering a new opportunity—good for you! So, you pull out the ol’ resume and think, “I just need to add my last job, and it’s ready to go, right?” …Um…not so much…It probably needs a lot more work…first, you’ll need to age-proof that resume! “Come on…” you may be 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 >
Is Your Digital Visibility Costing You the Job?
Digital visibility is important for every careerist, especially when you’re looking for a job. According to a 2016 survey done by CareerBuilder, the number of employers using social media to screen job applicants has skyrocketed 500% over the last 10 years. If you didn’t think it was important before, now 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 >
How to Make It in the Hospitality Industry
The hospitality industry is very large, fast paced and extremely competitive. As we head into the summer season, more people take vacations, dine out to enjoy the warmer weather, visit tourist attractions, gather at clubhouses after a round of golf and more. It takes an intuitive, well organized individual to Read More >
Is Your Resume Prepared for Electronic Eyes aka ATS?
If you don’t consider automated recruitment systems (aka applicant tracking systems) when sending out various online applications, it’s highly likely that your resume won’t be seen by human eyes. Many recruiters are now using electronic ATS (applicant tracking systems) to help them sort through an abundance of applications. So if Read More >
4 Mad Men Reasons to Plug Into LinkedIn
By Susan Barens LinkedIn’s most recent report is that 414 million people are LinkedIn members with 107 million residing in the United States. That is unless you are my friend, Mel. An over-giving and compassionate doctor, Mel is well known by her patients as being innovative-in Read More >
