A layoff can be tough on you mentally, emotionally and physically. The renowned Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, a measure of how stress can affect health, rates a termination from work a number 8. Today, terminations, downsizing, canning, layoffs or whatever you name this action, are frequent. It’s a part of business operations as resources […]
ARE YOU AS GOOD ON PAPER AS YOU ARE IN PERSON?
Many resumes and LinkedIn profiles of people I meet have me wondering whether I met a different person. Are you as good on paper as you are in person?
Be Careful What You Articulate on Social Media
Don’t let comments haunt you years down the road when a hiring authority conducts a detailed web search of your activities. Be careful what you articulate on social media.
Terminated or Laid Off – How to Leave Your Job Professionally
Whether you leave on your own accord or not, how you transition out of a job has a significant impact on your professional future. Leaving an employer on a bad note causes irreparable damage that not only hurts your chances of future employment with that company but also adds a red flag to your employment […]
What Did You Learn from Downsizing?
Losing your job through downsizing is a tough life lesson. It’s not just emotionally and financially difficult, it forces you to confront difficult truths, too. Don’t throw away the chance for real growth, even when it’s painful: What did you learn from downsizing? Here are eight lessons my own clients have learned over the years […]
Connect with Recruiters
A professional recruiter isn’t a nuisance call, or a minor gatekeeper to the jobs you want, they are hiring influencers you are fortunate to know, and should work hard to keep as valuable network connections. Busy and in-demand, it can be difficult to connect with the right recruiters, but it’s worth the effort. A placement […]
A Stitch in Time Saves Nine
The old wisdom says you have a choice: Either put in a small amount of effort to prevent an issue, or spend a great deal of effort fixing it once it’s become significant. Stitches in a weakening seam, or making sure your resume is up-to-date before you need it, a little effort now can save […]
How to Fail an Interview
As a Career Coach, Executive Coach, and eMBA Coach, I’ve heard so many interview horror stories! All of these interview nightmares are preventable. If you are prepared, come to the interview with a positive attitude, and follow through afterward. Interviewing is hard work, and can be exhausting, but it doesn’t have to be the stuff […]
Dress to Impress for Interviews
The way you look speaks volumes about you, before you even begin your elevator pitch or introduction. Make sure you follow a few simple rules to ensure that you are dressed to impress your hiring influencers at a job interview. Ask an insider. Whether it’s someone you know at the company, a recruiter, or even […]
Storytelling Is a Skill
In my 20+ years of working with some of the business world’s brightest and best, I’ve noticed a trend: The executives who stand out, who easily make connections with their colleagues, hiring influencers, and employees are almost all great storytellers. Storytelling is a skill you will need as an executive and as a job seeker. […]