Networking with executive search consultants is vital to the course of your career when you find yourself searching for a new job. Executive search consultants work with companies looking to fill senior level positions in their firm; therefore, networking with them is a powerful resource that will help you take the next step in your […]
How to Handle Disappointment with Dignity
It seems like it is never expected until it happens. You may have been in your job for 20+ years with positive evaluations, but, ultimately job security is a myth. You have no control over those decisions, and they can happen when you least expect it. As always, downsizing does not come without a myriad […]
It Happens to Everyone – Job Loss
Many of us, when we lose a job, feel intense shame. Job loss feels like failure, a big and public failure. We need to push past those feelings and the myths that go with them, so we can move forward to the next job and the next step in our careers. There is no one […]
Shift Your Job Search into High Gear in December!
Many job seekers shift their job search into low gear (or even neutral) during December, reasoning that hiring influencers are slowed down by time away from work and distracted by the holidays. While it’s true that many recruiters, HR professionals, and other hiring influencers are taking vacation time, it’s equally true that many thousands of […]
Who Manages Your Career: You? Or Your Employer?
Are you actively managing your own career? Or do you passively allow your employer to choose your path? No one has their focus on your best interest like you do. Take control and direct your career toward the goal you choose. Don’t leave it up to an organization which can give you a pink slip […]
When to Consider Relocating
When you are downsized and searching for a job, one of the first things recruiters will ask is if you are willing to consider working elsewhere. When should you consider relocating? While relocation is a very personal decision between you and your family, here are some factors that may help you decide if opening your […]
Who Manages Your Career?
A generation ago, your employer would manage your career. Everyone expected to have the same employer, or no more than two employers in a career. The company you worked for had a distinct career ladder and your current manager would judge not only your job performance, but when you were ready to learn more and […]
What Does the Death of 9-to-5 Mean for You?
Is 9-to-5 dead? Perhaps. If you’re entering the job market after years away, you may be hearing Millennials blamed for killing the old standard work day with their quest for work/life balance and flexible schedules. In reality, they’ve simply sought the flexibility that began appearing long before they hit the job market. What does the […]
Should You Choose an MBA, or an eMBA?
When you’re ready to go back to school to get a Master Degree, should you choose an MBA, or an eMBA? It’s smart to learn the differences before you invest your time and money. The Master of Business Administration, or MBA, is a program that varies between one year and two years where the coursework […]
What to Do If You Suspect You Will be Downsized
Some terminations come out of the blue. Others leave clues in your work environment weeks or even months before termination occurs.