It’s easier to reach your goals when you work with another person. Think about it: If you want to commit to a workout routine it’s easier if you have a partner, same if you want to start a business. There are countless other examples. Even for introverts, going at it alone just isn’t as effective as when you have another person there to support you. This is especially true when...
June 21, 2018 Read more
Many people decide to put a pause on their job search over the summer mistakenly thinking it’s not the right time to look for a job. But, most times those that get hired in the fall months are the ones who’ve been busy over the summer. So if you’re tempted to spend the summers just stretched out on a beach towel and not continuing your job search, you might want...
June 20, 2018 Read more
You're hungry to advance your career and the perfect opportunity has presented itself. It would move you into management and allow you to supervise a team. The problem is that while you have plenty of industry experience, you don't have any direct managerial experience. What do you do? This is a chicken-versus-egg scenario for the working professional. What comes first: the management position or the management experience? Furthermore, how do...
June 19, 2018 Read more
Working in the military provides many unique experiences that enhance your skill set, but it's often specific to the branch of military where you work. When it’s time to transition into the civilian world, it might seem impossible to translate these experiences to catch the eye of a hiring manager. With a little effort you can translate your military experience into compelling resume content and interview fodder so you stand out...
June 18, 2018 Read more
When you're a ship captain, there are a lot of things you must do before you embark on the open sea. Besides preparing the ship and stockpiling supplies, you need a crew that will support you through anything that happens during the voyage. Whether you're facing tepid waters or terrifying storms, that crew will make sure you reach your destination.
June 14, 2018 Read more
You work hard and do everything that’s asked of you and then some, yet you still feel like you’re stuck in place in your career. You ask for training but no one gives it to you. The big bosses don’t know who you are. How are you ever going to get ahead? What’s wrong with this picture? Before you can even take a baby step forward, you must remember that...
June 13, 2018 Read more
What are your strengths? What's your greatest career accomplishment? What are your career goals? If you think these are tough interview questions, you're in for a big surprise. These are what most career coaches consider basic questions and every job seeker should be able to answer them with a near flawless response. So what happens when the interviewer throws you a curve ball? What happens if they ask you about a...
June 12, 2018 Read more
More and more hiring managers are using phone screenings or interviews as the first step of the hiring process. Many view phone screening as an efficient way to narrow down the applicant pool. Instead of wasting an hour-long interview time slot, they can get the initial information and interaction they need from a brief phone call.
June 11, 2018 Read more