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."
We are conditioned by society not to stand out, we all suffer to one extent or another because of the education system and by human nature. Fortunately “blending in” is a learned behavior that can be “unlearned.” The journey to success is helped by learning to stand out, to always provide value and it doesn’t matter if it is for yourself, personally, or for your organization; and it is something you can do, you can even start today.
Finding a new job for anyone can be very difficult. We all face barriers to employment, living in a small or medium-sized community can add some surprising additional barriers. People in this situation, need our help, they need my help and they need your help. Lend me five minutes of your time for a brief introduction to learning about the barriers and what we can do to overcome them.
Have you ever felt “stuck” in your professional life? Do you feel their is a “double-standard” about how you are treated and how your boss is treated. Do you feel underappreciated, over-worked, and that no matter what you do, nothing will change? I know how that feels and have experienced that more times than I care to think about; however, there are things you can do.
I think my best posts are those that I write with a specific person in mind. I believe this is especially true when helping someone with a resume. A resume is a one or two page representation of a three dimensional person with skills, experiences, and attitudes that has to capture all of those things along with the nuances that makes that person unique and this is hard to do. This post is a start on that process, and what I wrote for one person might help you or someone you know as well. Please use it, share it, and add to it, I hope it is tool my friend will use as well as you.
I have been unemployed … I have been worried I won’t find another job … I have laid awake wondering and worrying. I believe in illuminating fear, of turning towards it instead of away from it. I believe fear can be overcome, but it needs to be acknowledged, recognized, and there is a process to move past it. This is a brief post on getting started on that path.
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?