As career professionals, we have found that job seekers tend to rely too heavily on job boards for their job search and end up wondering why they aren’t getting interviews. Although it’s best practice to apply a diverse job search strategy, we know that recruiters often source candidates from job Read More >
21st Century Job Search Road Map
If you are in job transition and are feeling uneasy about your progress, you might consider an age-old proven process. The image in this article explains it perfectly. The first step is executing on your plan—flawlessly. This means that you have a regular follow-up system and diligently follow it. The Read More >
Hot Tools, Tips, Hacks & News – October 2017
Here are some more great tools, resources, and news you can use courtesy of CDI leadership and the Education committee. In this issue: Lying on resumes - what it means Job title inequity - getting your client's job title changed PR strategies for solopreneurs Will AI take your client's job? 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 >
How to Find a Company That Fits You
You're unhappy with your job and your company. You're not alone. The last figure I read cited 80% of employees are unhappy at work. Much of that unhappiness is rooted in cultural mismatch. People accept jobs because they pay enough, are in a good location with a short commute, or Read More >
Approach Your Job Search with a Clear Plan
As an accomplished professional, you’ve effectively managed challenging projects, conducted due diligence to gain critical information, and leveraged your resources to accelerate results. When tackling tough assignments, you know how to get things done and have earned the respect of your peers and leaders as a result. As you pursue Read More >
Jobs with the Most Openings through 2016
According to America's Career Infonet (www.acinet.org), there are 15 careers that will have high growth and the most openings through 2016 (has determined from Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections). Cited from the www.Compensation.BLR.com article, 15 Jobs with the Most Openings: Retail Read More >