Everyone faces tough job interview questions now and again. But there are a few queries that provoke a little anxiety in even the most confident of applicants. Why? Because certain questions address topics better served by offering less detailed, and more positive responses. For example, when asked “who was your least favorite supervisor” or “what […]
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Do You Have a Promotion Proposal Ready To Roll?
By kim on August 22, 2017 in Blog, Employee Engagement, Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career, Resume, CV & Salary
So your boss called you into her office for your annual review. You talked a little about performance improvement, poked around your strengths a bit and got the well-deserved accolades that you needed to get you back on to doing what you do best. What just happened? You forgot to discuss your promotion proposal and […]
Start Earning More Now
By kim on August 18, 2017 in Blog, Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career, Resume, CV & Salary
Okay, you thought about hiring a career coach last year but time, or the idea of investing in yourself, got in the way. Let’s say that day was back in October. If it was, then you’ve already left months of income on the table. Every day that you don’t make that change to start earning […]
Gain Killer Confidence Through Resume Development
There’s nothing more inspiring than to see your hard work reflected in black and white. That’s why we may hang a degree or certificate on the wall, display trophies in a place of honor or smile when we see our name boldly emblazoned as the Employee of the Month. Let’s face it, it feels good […]
Is Busy Work Getting in the Way of Your Career Happiness?
Do you ever wonder why you can’t seem to reach your goals? Perhaps, at the end of an exhausting day, you frustratingly reflect on not accomplishing your most important tasks and wonder what got in the way? Or maybe you have a career happiness vision but “life” is holding you back from making this a […]
Don’t Suck Up, Manage Up
We all work with that person who bends over backwards for the boss. No matter how unprofessional or untimely the request, this individual will go out of their way to grant any wish their boss commands. Though their efforts are admirable, they are more than likely wasting valuable time and energy trying to be the […]
Making Work, Work
If you feel that you’re in a rut, or perhaps something feels off, dull or wrong in your career, you might be stuck in a career rut. If so, it’s probably time to engage with your career coach to make work, work. When you make work, work again it doesn’t mean that you’re settling or […]
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 […]
I Just Made a Huge Mistake!
I would love to be perfect. But I’m far from it. I make mistakes everyday. However, I do find it comforting to know that I’m not alone. We are human and all make mistakes from time to time as we grow our careers. When you feel that you’ve made a huge mistake, odds are, you’re […]
Using a CV Sample to Build your Executive Resume
A resume and a CV (curriculum vitae) are completely different beasts. Sure, there is some overlap, but the design, formatting and content look quite different. Additionally, these documents are not for everyone. Where a resume is perfect for all candidates from entry level to the C-Suite, a CV is typically reserved for those in the […]