You know the drill—strive to avoid spelling and grammar errors, skip the “To Whom This May Concern” and by all means close your cover letter with impact and expectations for next steps. Then why are so many cover letters still riddled with mistakes? Probably because the applicant often gets caught up in telling stories and […]
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Evaluate Whether a Job Offer is the Right One For You
As a career coach, I work with many clients in career transition and often, after a dedicated search, the win of the first offer will have major appeal. But is it the right one? Determining fit includes much more than negotiating a great salary. Today, savvy jobseekers are looking at fit, impact, culture, engagement and […]
Don’t Send A Unrequested Resume
I couldn’t be more blunt about this topic, could I? I hear more than enough lamenting from recruiters who find their inboxes filled up with attachments of resumes that they hadn’t asked for. Now, the trend seems to be anyone on LinkedIn who may possibly be a valued connection could receive a resume attached to […]
Don’t Waste Your Summer Fridays Off Looking For A Job
Now this is certainly a tough dilemma. You deserve your summer Fridays to spend doing what you love and enjoy a little rest and relaxation. But you’re in the midst of a job search which means every minute counts. What people don’t realize is that recruiters and organizations are hungry for applicants all year long. […]
What Your Personal Brand Says About You
When you think about your brand, what do you visualize? A consummate professional? A wise mentor? A dedicated employee? A motivational inspiration? Or someone who needs a few professional touch-ups? A personal brand is loosely defined as that rare combination of strengths, talents, abilities, experiences, style, and image that sum you up. It’s what people […]
Keep These Ten Things In Mind Before Your Interview
When it comes to your next interview, it’s not only important to share your qualifications and answer questions smoothly and succinctly, but project the other key factors that can easily trump credentials such as articulating value, motivation, likability and drive to name a few. I have worked with numerous decision makers who’ve hired “drive” over […]
Employ Executive Interview Success Strategies
Even the most seasoned professionals can feel intimidated when pressed to perform in an interview. That can translate into disinterest. Everyone should be a little nervous in the interview, otherwise it may be a red flag that you’re not even intrigued by the position or the company. To help those nerves and let your executive presence […]
Nurture, Don’t “Use,” Your Network
By kim on March 4, 2019 in Employee Engagement, Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career, Resume, CV & Salary
Recently I met with an old acquaintance with whom I hadn’t spoken with for several years. I was so excited to catch up, learn what was new with her and the family and share some news of my own. I also knew this individual was looking for some career advice, as was mentioned in her […]
Stay Motivated In Your Job Search
I recently had a client relent how frustrated they were in their job search. I get it. Changing jobs is one of the biggest challenges we voluntarily face in our lifetime. We’ve all been there and perhaps will be there again. The beginning of a job search feels exciting and new and you are motivated […]
Manage Multiple Job Offers
What a great position to be in. More than likely you’ve been there and will be there again, especially if you’re positioning yourself for opportunities and handling your job search like the professional that you are. So now that you’re juggling a few offers, I recommend answering the following questions to help you decide which […]