Walking my dog two nights ago, I saw a man behind me. As Mika sniffed the ground, I looked up to nod “Hello.” He asked how I was and when I returned the question, he said he was “Blessed” – but to say a prayer for him. He walked with me a bit as ...
Read MoreCompanies and organizations have carefully crafted slogans that stick in our minds days and weeks after we view the commercial or a colorful advertisement in a magazine or newspaper. In a personal context, this means creating a tagline, developing your personal story, and crafting an elevator pitch. Distinguishing yourself from the other job hunters in ...
Read MoreJob loss ranks among the top 10 most stressful events in one’s life. Job hunting doesn’t make the top 10 list, but it is certainly one of the most anxiety-producing activities known to man. Letters and phone calls go unreturned. Family members who might have good intentions can pile on extra angst by constantly asking ...
Read MoreLooking for a job during the holidays is tough because people are distracted with year-end deadlines, personal travel and time out of the office, etc. The goal is to stay top of mind without being a stalker. Realize decisions won’t likely be made, but you can demonstrate your good judgment and restraint by being present, ...
Read MoreInteresting article on how your looks can help or harm your job hunting. http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Attractive+premium+hunting+women/3899754/story.html
Read MoreI’m real funny about asking people for recommendations, referrals and introductions. I reserve the request for when I really need it and only when I think the person being asked to comment on me knows me well enough to make one of the three types of commentaries –and they are all different – comfortably, honestly ...
Read More..on Derrick Ashong’s show last Saturday talking about job hunting tips. I’m about 25 minutes into the segment. Click Here or go to: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/7308444
Read MoreThe government is seeking to put the pieces back together of a damaged economy with its American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (“ARRA”). Certainly job losses of 3.6 million in this current recession dwarf the recessions of 1990-91 and 2001. Regardless of your political views on whose fault it is or how the government ...
Read More• How might you determine what is said behind your back? You ask trusted sources, first friends and co-workers who care about you and can be honest. Ask colleagues for “in the moment” assessments after a meeting or presentation. When you are asked, provide constructive, thoughtful and objective feedback to others; this paves the way ...
Read MorePersonal branding … “is the process whereby people and their careers are marked as brands. The personal branding concept suggests instead that success comes from self-packaging. Further defined as the creation of an asset that pertains to a particular person or individual; this includes but is not limited to the body, clothing, appearance and knowledge ...
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