Thinking back to some of the best parts of 2011 and the best way to talk about some winning interview tips, it came to me in a flash that there is no better icon about winning than – yes – Charlie Sheen. Instead of backing down and thinking things through, Mr. Sheen took matters into his own [...]
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Personal Branding – why a job seeker needs to do it
Job seekers want to get hired, and employers want to make a good hiring decision that makes them more profit. Sounds easy, right? If there are only two steps, then it should be easy for job seekers to get that job… then why is it so amazingly hard sometimes? Personal branding is an important step [...]
Social Media Strategy – easy tips to save time and stay current
We are all busy – so how do you stay up to date on social media without it taking over your life? Frequently, this question is the first one asked by clients that I am helping to understand social media, and it seems to be the most difficult concept. Personally, I am not on social media more than 30 minutes in the morning, perhaps another 30 at night, and this to me is far more than the average person needs. Some of teh best tips I can share are….
Research first, then look for the “Fit Factor”
Surfing through the LinkedIn groups that I belong to, I answered a posting and then was able to learn a trick or two that I would like to share. The posting was about how to approach a potential employer in the best way possible, and I was fortunate that a true leader in the field [...]
Are you driving your career, or are you a passenger?
There are two ways to handle your career, whether you are an A list executive, a plumber, a factory worker, or really any other job – to drive it forwards, or to sit back and be driven. Whether you are working or not, you can still take ownership of yoru path, and choose to be the force that [...]
“You may like” LinkedIn Suggestions
LinkedIn has created a search function for their site to suggest new opportunities and connections for you. ”You may like” takes key words in your profile and then takes the next step to offer you new opportunities to grow your network and increase your LinkedIn reach. This function has been around for almost [...]
To get hired, solve problems and be likeable
People buy things all the time, and only have two criteria – they buy things to feel good, they buy things to solve a problem. Truly, that is it – there are no other criteria for purchases. Think about it for a moment – you buy food, you need to eat, but you also buy food to feel good. If something makes you feel good and solves a problem, the chances to buy are quite high from the consumer. Hiring is the same process – after all, the employer is purchasing your labour and intellectual capital.
Six Reasons You Didn’t Get Promoted
Nobody likes being passed over for a promotion. Not only does it make you question your worth in terms of your chosen field, it doesn’t exactly help your bank balance either. If you’ve been passed over once, there’s not necessarily anything to be worried about. But if it’s been years since your career last moved [...]
Five Reasons Your Career Is Going Nowhere
Career advancement, everyone wants it but not everyone gets to experience it. And those who go without tend to find themselves with pretty miserable jobs. After all, everyone likes to feel appreciated and the extra money doesn’t exactly hurt either. Should you find yourself at a standstill in terms of career advancement, there are a [...]
How to Interview Like a Pro
So you created a great resume, and it was so impressive that the company called you and set up an interview. You’re confident that you can handle it, but there are plenty of things that separate the newbie interviewees from the professionals. And if you can interview like a professional, it will have a better [...]
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