Among the biggest reasons why people leave their jobs is that there is not movement, or other opportunities, within their organization. People want a career path they can work towards; one that utilizes their skills and experiences that got them hired in the first place. Younger generations, particularly, are looking to make a difference in …
Tesla Fires Workers – The Reason is Surprising
Tesla just fired between 400 - 700 workers; while they won't divulge the exact number, the reason is surprising. Workers were let go, at all levels, due to poor performance. According to their announcement, "As with any company, especially one of over 33,000 employees, performance reviews also occasionally result in employee departures. Tesla is continuing …
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Planning to Make a Career Move? Now’s the Time
It's so hard to believe that we are almost done with 2016. I'm still in awe that next week is Thanksgiving - it feels like November just began! With that being said, this is the time that many people will decide to make a career move in the new year. If you fall into that …
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How to Do a Career Exploration and Why it Matters
Throughout the life of you career, you will experience highs and low; some jobs will be a great fit while others will leave you feeling frustrated and depleted. This is why it is important to do a career exploration evaluation, which involves assessing not just the self but industries as well as work environments. If …
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Ever Wonder Why You Don’t Get Called Back for a Job Submission?
If you're a job seeker, or plan to be, I'm sure you've experienced this story: You peruse job boards looking for a good 'fit' for your skills and experience; you've updated your resume and polished off your interviewing skills as you wait for the phone to ring so you impress and get hired. But then …
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Commit to Learning One New Skill This Year
I don't know what you've listed on your goal sheet for this year, but I encourage you to add to learning one new skill during this year. If you want to advance your career opportunities, becoming a master at a skill is one of the best ways to standout and get noticed. The skill can …
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What’s on My Wish List
I don't normally make a wish list for Christmas but this year, I am; these are what I would like to see from an organizational and workplace perspective as I think we would be back to having happier employees as well as fiscally sound organizations: I wish: 1. That leaders of organizations would pay attention …
Are You Planning to Go it Alone in the New Year?
Now that we are just a few weeks away from the 'ball drop' to announce the New Year, what is going to change for you? Do you plan to continue on as things have been or would you like to know the secret to having and doing more? Well, here it is: get help. I …
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Being Willing to Try and Taking Risks
Being willing to try and take a risk can sound very scary for some people but I think it's a key factor to success. Being open to putting forth effort, no matter the outcome, only strengthens your resolve and pushes you to places you might ever go. I see this weekly on the dance floor, …
Opportunities Are There If You Look for Them
Yesterday turned out to be a really good day, business-wise. I decided to return to a professional association meeting I used to attend a few years ago, where I was heavily involved, but stopped for several reasons. One of those was the timing of the meeting as they often have these early meetings where I …
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