3 Ways to Build a Successful New Year as a Business Professional
Posted on December 30, 2019
Did you have a great outcome in your job or career this year? If so, congratulate yourself! On the other hand, if the year fell short of your expectations, what could you have done differently? What’s more, how can you build a successful new year as a business professional in the coming year? These are […]
Job Search Plan–Who Needs One? (You Probably Do!)
Posted on December 12, 2019
Before I go into any of the essentials regarding a job search plan, I want to share this: P: Prepare–it works much better than being caught short. Persist–avoid letting yourself get distracted from the goal. L: Leave no stone unturned–consider all the key aspects of your job search plan. Learn what you need to take […]
Achieve Career Success–It Can be Done
Posted on November 24, 2019
How can you achieve career success? It can be done–many people have succeeded in reaching their career goals, which proves it’s possible. That doesn’t mean you’ll find it easy. More than likely, you’ll discover it takes major, sustained effort. Doubt from others about your chances can throw up roadblocks to your success. On the other […]
Workplace Ageism–Can You Fight It and Win?
Posted on November 5, 2019
Workplace ageism in a job search and on the job can crop up in your experience unexpectedly. But it shouldn’t catch you by surprise when it appears! Instead, recognize that it occurs–all too frequently–and take steps to ensure you’re ready to handle it if needed. That doesn’t mean you peek around every corner to see […]
Employer Value: What Have You Done Lately?
Posted on May 4, 2019
Your employer value proposition matters hugely. However, you might also have to contend with this attitude: “What have you done for us lately?” That’s true whether you’re conducting a job search or preparing for a performance review. You need to do what it takes to stand out in the eyes of employers. Employer Value vs. […]
Hammer Home Your Employer Value Message!
Posted on February 3, 2019
In my January 2019 ezine, I published an article titled, “What’s Your Value–Do You Know It?” Basically, the article centered on the theme that you need to have a real-world view of your value to employers and present it well. In other words, you need a compelling employer value message to get your candidacy off […]
2019: Challenges or New Opportunities?
Posted on December 29, 2018
2019 isn’t about making New Year’s resolutions you might not keep for long. No, the coming year represents an opportunity–or many of them. In fact, you can choose to view it as a series of challenges or opportunities. In large part, it’s up to you. How You Can See New Opportunities for 2019 Don’t think […]
Age & Your Job Search: Is It “Just a Number”?
Posted on December 8, 2018
Will you encounter age discrimination in your next job search if you’re over 40 (or some other random number)? Very possibly. Should you let that factor define your odds of job search success? Not if you can do something about it! Remember the classic year-end/new-year image–a doddering old man followed closely by a crawling baby? […]
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