Putting Dale Carnegie to work in your job search.

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.

A job seeking Multiplier

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.

First Day/New Job Stress and Anxiety:

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.

An Insiders Guide to Cover Letters

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?

Preparation is the key to Success

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.

It is always worth the effort …

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.

Avoiding the “Trump Trap” …

Running a country, province or state, or a municipality is a complex task. A good leader and a good government is more than about charisma, it is about leadership, having a plan, connecting with people, and making the right choices. There are elections coming, what are your issues, you need to make the right choices too.

Recognize the signs and decide what to do about it.

It’s an easy trap to fall into. You tell yourself in the beginning that it is just for a little while until you get caught up. You’re a hard worker and the work you do is really important. Soon the extra becomes the normal and you might not even notice for a while … and then you’re caught.

This brief post talks about how it happens, how to recognize the signs, and most importantly how to start to escape the cycle.