I was chatting with a client the other day as to how things were going in their job - the good, the bad, the ugly. Overall, they were feeling ownership of their work as well as accomplished (the good). This person then expressed uncertainty over learning that their supervisor was leaving at the end of …
Do You Know Your ‘Value Proposition?’
Since everything today is about what you can bring to an employer, or your value proposition, it is imperative that you actually know what this might be. As simplistic as it sounds, I find that the majority of job seekers don't pay much attention to their value; they usually define themselves by a job title: …
New Month – New Goals – New Purpose
Here we are facing another new month ahead - how exciting is that? I don't know about you, but I always feel more hopeful and have renewed inspiration at the beginning of each month. It allows me to rework any plans or goals, to modify/change/enhance them, and to review what did and didn't work. This …
When Does a Hiring Manager Look at Your Social Media Profile?
We hear so much these days about having a good social media presence, and no truer than if you are in the hunt for a job. We know that LinkedInd is one that not only recruiters but HR and hiring managers check but what about your other social media presences, such as Facebook. My personal …
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Attracting the “Right Job”
I'm sure you've heard of the Law of Attraction (LOA); it is based on the principles of quantum physics that what you put out there comes back to you. So if you think a positive thought, you can attract positive into your life; conversely, if you think negatively you will pull negative events. Have you …
Going After the Job You Want
Standing out in the job-search landscape is still challenging, even though job opening are making a return. Sometimes, you need to take control and do what it takes in order to get noticed - you must not take 'no' for an answer. In the news last week, there was a story of a young woman …
Taking Responsibility for Your Own Job Happiness
One problem I almost always hear from a new client is "I hate my job!" As we work to uncover the source of their level of unhappiness, it always amazes me how many place the blame onto their boss, a coworker, or the organization. They never seem to take a piece of the 'blame' to …
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Time for Change in 2015
It has been a couple of months since I've been here - the end of the year did not turn out exactly as I'd hoped; I had to put my beloved dog, Bailey, down when she got sick very suddenly, my Mom was hospitalized for a week when she suddenly got sick and I came …
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Why Knowing Your “Why” for Making a Job Transition is Important
So I spoke with another person today who is interested in making a job change; this individual wants to move into management and another industry but they have no experience. While I wouldn't suggest that this is impossible, my questions to this person, whom I'll call 'Phil,' revolved his reasoning. Phil's story included fifteen years …
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