There are a lot of terms going around these days that help us classify our age, occupation and even level of success: millennial, artist, C.E.O., baby boomer, leader, or even “mompreneur”. While these words provide us with affirmations and introductory shortcuts, they can also separate us from other groups we’d like to associate with. Perhaps […]
Archive | March, 2015
Tough Interview Questions: “What Are Your Career Wins?”
If I had a penny for every time a client has said, “I feel boastful talking about what I’ve accomplished,” then I’d be a millionaire by now. Sure, we’re all humble and feel a little awkward touting our career wins to others at the dinner table, in a meeting or even at work. Still, when […]
Advancing Your Career
There seems to be a growing pattern of people in dire straits digging deep, harnessing their gusto and leveraging their strengths to successfully reach their goals. Think Oprah Winfrey, Tony Robbins and Tyler Perry, to name a few. What about you? Do you want more? Is it your time to reach your big goals? Perhaps […]
Tough Interview Question: What Are Your Top Skills?
Eventually, you’re going to be asked about your top skills in an interview. In addition to strengths, an employer needs to know the “hard” qualifications that prove you can do the job without a lot of training. A fairly simple and straightforward response can get muddled when you think of this as a tough interview […]
5 Daily Career Do’s – Second Step
Last month we explored the first—Take 15—in the series of 5 Daily Career Do’s. These are the first “must do” daily activities that will help us grow and advance our careers. If you recall, these “Daily-do’s” lay the foundation for any career transition or leadership move; in fact most individuals cannot succeed in any professional […]