Stop Presuming if You Want to Get Anywhere

I have two big 'pet peeves':  one is people who negate what they want by using the word "but", and the other is when people don't go after what they by 'presuming' they already know the outcome.  Either one can set me off as that person has  essentially stripped themselves of having what they want …

Take the Good with the Bad

As a follow-up to my post yesterday, where I discussed how to be incredibly consistent and to work hard in order to reach higher and to achieve more, I thought it would be fitting to add a disclaimer.  I got to thinking that there might be another piece that is missing.  As I stated previously, …

Monday Success Tips

Did you know that you can learn more quick tips every Monday?  I send out a newsletter called 'Monday Success Tips' where I share advice and resources to help you enhance both your personal and your professional life.  I'd like to invite you to join our community today.  You can sign up  on  the website …

The Hamster on the Wheel

Do you ever feel like you have so much to do that you can't get it to all?  Or do you feel as if you move from one required task to the next in a short amount of time?  Have you ever had them combined?  To me, this is a syndrome that I call "The …

Promoting Your Business as a Vendor – Check Your Behavior First

Promoting your business at expos and networking events is a great way to gain exposure and to begin relationships with potential referral partners.  But all the bells and whistles, i.e. your booth, banners, give-aways, etc. won't do much if you are not welcoming and paying attention to the attendees; you could be missing opportunities that …

8 Smartphone Applications to Aid in Your Job Search

If you own a phone, you can have more capability for finding a job or to make your job search easier.  Here are 8 applications to consider: Jobs by Career Builder: with this app you can search 2 million jobs while using your GPS to identify jobs that may be near where you live.  It's …

What People Earn

One of my favorite time of the year is when the annual report comes out in Parade Magazine on what people earn.  It's so interesting to see the occupations that people engage in and how much they earn in their particular cities.  This year's edition (April 15, 2012), their 30th,  put a bit of a …

Is Volunteer Work on your Resume?

If you have done any volunteer work in your lifetime, and you haven't put it on your resume, you are missing a big opportunity.  This is a great way to showcase your philanthropic personality - that you care about others and want to help or give back, and it can also close a gap in …

Job Seekers: The Importance of a Networking Card

Jerry S. was laid off from his job working in a call center five months ago due to a reorganization of the company.  Since that time, Jerry has been doing a lot of things right in his job search - he developed a clear and decisive job search plan, has been applying to jobs that …