1. Exceed Work Expectations. The best way to be valued is to act like a valued employee. Now more than ever, it’s important to leverage your initiative, experience and education to demonstrate your value to employers. 2. Anticipate Trends...
Read moreMore than 65% of people end up getting jobs through networking. The hardest part of networking is your own internal resistance. Out of shyness, many people avoid going to networking events. With a little preparation, you can overcome your...
Read moreThis is a time to be grateful and reflective. We’re well into the year and a good time to consider our economic circumstances. It’s time we all sit back and reflect on our lives, both professionally and personally. Understanding where you are and...
Read moreWait, what did you say? Distractions are often the biggest threat to career success. They get in the way of our jobs and, if not handled correctly, they can keep us from achieving success. In a lot of situations (especially work situations), how...
Read moreClients frequently ask me if it is worth it to go to a networking affair – especially if they don’t know anyone. The answer? Definitely! Experts say that only 20 percent of jobs are advertised. Will attending a networking affair find you a...
Read moreHere is a simple rule to improve job hunting from Howard Figler, noted author and career coach. Of the hours that you devote to job hunting, make sure that: 60% of the time you should be in face-to–face contact with people in the world of work...
Read more1) Know yourself – what do you not want? Are you a team player or would you rather work alone? 2) Ask yourself, what are your passions? 3) Who do you admire that is doing well? Study them. 4) Get out there and network and build...
Read moreBy Doug McPherson The economic seas are raging. The stock market’s waves are crashing both high and low on the shores. Economic indicators toss about like a small boat. Consumer confidence swirls around and around. Turbulent times, to say...
Read moreWhen you think about relocating for a new job, what comes to mind? For many it is a chance at a better life with improved income and new exciting opportunities. Yet there are times when it isn’t. Here is a list of things to keep in mind as you...
Read moreLindsay loved Spanish and speaking foreign languages in high school. She went to college and majored in Spanish. After college, she went to Central America for two years. Upon her return to the U.S. at the age of 24, she is confused. She doesn’t...
Read moreDid you know that less than 50% of college students graduate in four years? That 75% of students see no relation between college major and career after college? As someone who works in the area of adult career changes, I have talked to many...
Read moreA generation of young adults aged 20-30 are having a difficult time finding their life’s direction. Many of these young people have a college degree, but many aren’t finding work. My private career coaching practice works with many of...
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