Are you bored at work? Are you looking for your dream career? Are you struggling to move up in your current career? Are you frustrated with your work situation? Are you uncertain about your life’s purpose? If you’ve answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may be searching for a career test that will […]
Archive | June, 2015
What’s Your Resume Worth?
When it comes to developing a resume, it’s an investment. Money and time are two investments that are mandatory for any successful resume. There’s no way to get around these investments but there are ways to ensure that your resume is worth the results. Money. Many people hire resume writers and this is an investment. […]
Interview Questions Versus Resumes: Where to Invest Your Time
Did you know that the real reason people miss out on great opportunities is because of a poor interview? According to recruiters, the time spent agonizing over resumes should be better spent honing interview skills. Yes, your resume needs to be killer in order for you to get the interview in the first place, but […]
Resume or Job Search—Which Comes First?
When you’re considering a career change, your first instinct may be to create a resume. After all, you already have a job, so you know how to find one. Or do you? Are you missing out on awesome opportunities because you’re already jumping into the resume without prepping for a job search? The old adage, […]
Resume Samples for Sales Executives
Many of my clients are sales executives. They’ve hired me because they are either poised to move up the corporate ladder or are ready to land their next big career move. Whether it’s up or out, they’re in transition and want to do everything within their power to transition smoothly, effectively and lucratively. This means […]
Interview Questions to Ask Employers
While considering potential interview questions, you’ll also want to think about a few to ask. Formulating the right queries can be challenging because there are answers you want, but certain questions you shouldn’t ask. While we carefully craft the precise balance of information gathering and positive impression questions as part of the career coaching process, […]
How to Resign from Your Job
When I worked in the counseling division of a college, I recall a colleague who resigned in the most ungraceful of ways—he walked out of the college, “never to return.” Now, you might be wondering if he was mistreated, taking a stance or “schooling” his old boss. It was none of the above. Rather, he […]
Three “Musts” for Giving and Taking Constructive Criticism
No one likes to be told how to improve. Criticism, constructive or otherwise, can make you bristle. Though you might feel it’s not fair (or delivered in the most courteous of manners), it’s part of life. It’s how we grow. Constructive criticism is the most effective form of critical feedback and there is an art […]
5 Daily Career Do’s—Number 5: Connect
Perhaps, I saved the best for last. Of course that’s my opinion, but I think we all agree that you can’t grow a career in isolation. So what is the fifth Daily Career Do? Connect. That’s right—connect with others you know and who you don’t know, every single day! Make a Connection. Okay, I can hear […]
Annual Salary Survey
Recently, Parade Magazine published their Annual Salary Survey highlighting what people earn in various occupations. While it was interesting to learn that a baker averages around 30k a year (similar to a medical support assistant), it was also a startling reminder that so many people “doing good” for others are barely making a living. Take […]