Of course this statement is a little sassy but it is a query I often ponder. I guess it goes back to my childhood days when I just adored having a pen pal. I like communicating with people and getting to know people that I’m connecting with. I also know I’m not alone. What do […]
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Redefine Accountability
By kim on July 18, 2018 in Employee Engagement, Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career, Resume, CV & Salary
There are many who do not like the word “accountability.” It seems like you are being watched by a taskmaster who will unleash consequences if you are not bearing results. It’s funny to hear accountability described in negative terms, because I always believed it to be a good thing. But of course I respect others’ […]
Document and Share Your Successes
By kim on July 10, 2018 in Employee Engagement, Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career, Resume, CV & Salary
One of the most common reasons why applicants don’t get called is that they submit a resume lacking results. Instead, they send in a resume that looks a lot like a job description with only vague references to your success. Applicants may claim a skill, but failing to back it up with relevant achievements on […]
Avoid Informational Interviewing Faux Pas
By kim on June 12, 2018 in Employee Engagement, Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career, Resume, CV & Salary
Asking for time with someone to learn is what is known as informational interviewing. While it was probably something you did back in college when you were exploring career opportunities, it’s a practice that should never be abandoned. You’re never too old or too much of an expert (even if you’re the C.E.O.) to conduct […]
Accelerate Your Income
By kim on June 5, 2018 in Employee Engagement, Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career, Resume, CV & Salary
I hate saying “No” but sometimes I have to. Time is money. If I accept invites to all the opportunities presented to me, I wouldn’t get any work done. I wouldn’t be able to serve my clients to the highest level. How about you? Do you feel like you’re on a hamster wheel or are […]
Negotiate To Win
By kim on May 29, 2018 in Employee Engagement, Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career, Resume, CV & Salary
There’s a lot of concern around the idea of hard-core negotiation. Certainly if you’re trying to entice your teenager to clean their room then probably this wouldn’t be the best tactic. But perhaps you’re considering asking for a raise or an enter-point salary. This certainly heightens the priority of winning. Doesn’t it? Many people shy […]
Practice Mental Toughness
By kim on April 17, 2018 in A Healthy Career, Employee Engagement, Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career, Resume, CV & Salary
This is one of the hardest things to do on a consistent basis. Mental toughness is a predictor of your stamina to achieve and sustain success. You are mentally tough when you employ personal courage to stay strong; stand up to someone who is beating you down; push through rejection; and have the discipline to […]
Leave Your Network Wanting More
By kim on April 2, 2018 in A Healthy Career, Employee Engagement, Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career, Resume, CV & Salary
It’s an unfortunate fact that we remember negative events more than positive ones. There is also evidence from psychological research suggesting the existence of a broader human tendency to see ourselves through rose-colored glasses. Most of us think that we are better than we actually are—not just physically, but in every way. Yikes. While there […]
Polish Your “Plan B”
I don’t care if you are the happiest employee out there, you should always have a “Plan B.” This doesn’t mean spending your valuable work day looking for a new job or wasting time thinking that your current line of endeavor won’t carry you through to retirement. What I mean is that savvy career professionals—that […]
Pull Back The Lens And Assess Your Transferrable Skills
By kim on February 20, 2018 in Employee Engagement, Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career, Resume, CV & Salary
Sometime when you’re too close to the situation it’s hard to see the overarching results. Take your career. You may be so busily involved meeting your goals and getting results that you can’t see the impact that you’re making. It may also be hard for you to see how these specific efforts can also help […]