In the movie Lucy, Scarlett Johansson’s character has the ability to unlock larger portions of her “brain power.” Using this unusual talent, she can accomplish amazing feats, save lives and protect nations. So why can’t we? Why are we not able to unlock the vault of intelligence buried within us? Is the rate at which we are […]
Archive | January, 2015
Career Coaching Guides Future Success
They say a journey of a million miles begins with a single step. If we embraced this philosophy imagine how far we could go? What holds us back from our million-mile journey is a number of things, including focusing too much on the future and not on the now, the feeling of being overwhelmed or […]
Job Search Conundrum: Why Isn’t the Employer Calling?
By kim on January 22, 2015 in Blog, Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career, Resume, CV & Salary, Uncategorized
This is a longer post, because I get this question a lot and I totally understand. It’s one of those all consuming queries that can haunt you after a successful interview. In fact, most job seekers start worrying as soon as they hit the “send” button on their application and unfortunately, this concern can play […]
Looking for a New Job? Call Your Career Coach
By kim on January 20, 2015 in Blog, Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career, Resume, CV & Salary, Uncategorized
If you’re just toying with the idea of looking for a new job then it’s the perfect time to polish your interviewing and negotiation skills. It’s also the perfect hour to get your career portfolio in order—which includes everything you’ll use to present yourself as the best candidate online, on paper and in person. Even if you […]
Great Answers to Tough Job Interview Questions
Everyone faces tough job interview questions now and again, but there a few queries that provoke a little anxiety in even the most confident of applicants. Why? Because these questions address topics that we’re better served by offering vague responses. For example, when asked “who was your least favorite supervisor” or “what are you weaknesses,” […]
Career Coach Tips To Control Your Inner Critic
Every time Mary schedules a team meeting, a critical voice inside of her announces, “You’re a fraud. You’ve never supervised before so why do you think you can now? Your team will never respect your decisions.” When John learns he didn’t get the position after the interview, he tells himself. “I’m stupid. No one will […]
Where Do You See Yourself In 5 Years Interview Question Tips
An interview can really test your mettle, especially when you’re asked to predict your professional future in 6 months, one and five years. Whew! You’re not a psychic, so how are you supposed to answer that question? To help you craft your answer, here are some Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years interview […]
Career Coaching for Career Happiness
If you’re wondering whether or not you are in the right career, you might also be wondering if there’s something better that will make you happier, more productive, challenged and engaged. But is a new career the right answer and if so, might the transition be draining and scary? Though you’re feeling a little restless, please […]
Career Coach Tips For Offer-Generating Questions to Ask During the Interview
No matter how seasoned the professional that I’m working with, they always feel challenged by what questions they should ask during an interview. How to ask something that sounds intelligent, or fear of saying something too invasive, are cited as the biggest concerns along with what to ask that will make a good impression. Even […]
Communication and Your Career
The success of your career, advancement, networking, interviewing, training, speaking, emails, memos, marketing, branding and career portfolio all depend on your ability to effectively communicate. For me, too! I love sharing career tips, but my delivery is not always perfect. In case you didn’t notice (“wink, wink”), I make a mistake or two and must continually […]