In 1500 words or less, each post will give you something you can use TODAY to build yourself, your people and your organization whether your organization is a "for-profit" or a "not-for-profit."
I have heard anywhere from 70 to 80% of jobs are never publicly posted. When asked, many small and medium-sized organizations say most of their job vacancies are filled through “word of mouth.” Why then, […]
I recommend “How to Win Friends and Influence People” as well as “How to Stop Worrying and Start Living” by Dale Carnegie, to my friends, coworkers and colleagues, my job seekers I work with, and now to you. Although written decades ago, it’s lessons are as valuable today as the day he wrote them. I find his lessons and principles especially helpful for anyone looking for a new job or career. See what you think.
How to do you multiply the impact of a career advisor? You need a tool. A tool that can help a job seeker help themselves, a tool that builds the confidence of a job seeker, and a tool that helps the job seeker identify they things they don’t know how to do well. That is what the “Job Seeker’s Playbook” is about.
This latest iteration is the result of more than a dozen job seeker’s comments, suggestions, and requests; and it will continue to evolve. I would like to thank every one of them. If you are looking for a new job or you know someone who is looking for a new job, please use and share this tool. We all would welcome your feedback as well.
The anxiety and stress we all face on the first day of a new job affects each one of us differently. There are things you can do to mitigate these feelings and to accomplish your goals on the first day of a new job and help you to move forward in your career.
Should you use a cover letter when applying for a job?
Do you want to stand out for all the right reasons? Do you want a prospective employer to see that you have the skills, experiences, and attitudes they want? Do you want to do something most people don’t do?
How should I do a cover letter … I thought you would never ask?
Finding a new job can be one of the most difficult things you will do in your life, for most of us it will happen several times. Fortunately, there is help available and many of the sources will not cost you anything but a little time and effort.
This post is a brief guide to interviews and there is much you can do to stand out.
Hiring a student or welcoming a coop student into your workplace is an investment in our collective future. The practical skills and knowledge they gain builds on their academic abilities. Take the time to prepare and anticipate the work involved and collaboratively make them part of your team.
Train them and allow them to demonstrate to you they can make meaningful contributions when provided with opportunities.
Job Fairs are a good idea … IF you make a plan … IF you do your research ahead of time … IF you engage … and IF you follow up.
Too many people don’t, they come, they look, and they leave … make your time count.
Finding a new job is not something many of us do well or fortunately isn’t something we get a lot of practice doing. However, when we do find ourselves having to look for a new job, there is help available and it is a learned skill. Consider this post to be a short introductory guide to thirty small steps that can help you or someone you know.
I work assisting people who are experiencing barriers to employment overcome them and find jobs that either accomplish their goals or take them to the next step on their individual journeys.
My role as a coach and mentor constantly reminds me of the lessons shared with me during my career, this post is the next chapter on “lessons learned” from my November 24th post.