Looking productive when unemployed is critical to show potential employers that you still have your career mojo going on. Everyone knows that there are a ton of reasons as to why someone might not be working at the present. But it’s what you do with your spare time that still matters. My advice to people… Read more »
Breaking the Ice in Interviews can Open Employment Doors
Breaking the ice is in an interview difficult. You are nervous. The employer is stressed (likely because they have work backing up due to the staff vacancy). And time is of the essence. Nowhere else is that more crystal clear than in the first moments of an interview… the window for breaking the ice and… Read more »
When Your Job is Literally Killing You
When your job is literally killing you, it’s time to pay attention. Cases in point: I was at a conference this past week providing career coaching advice, and three separate individuals sat down in front of me with two very different stories about how their job was hurting them. One person was in a… Read more »
Profile-Killing Headlines on LinkedIn
Profile-killing headlines on LinkedIn abound. ((Warning: I am about to go on a well-intentioned rant!)) The WORST possible profile-killing headlines are ones that lack substance. They don’t indicate value. They don’t even tell the reader what field or job target that you specialize in. Want examples? Easy enough: Unemployed Available Looking for new opportunity Leader… Read more »