Winston Churchill said, “To every man there comes in his lifetime that special moment when he is figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered a chance to do a very special thing, unique to him and fitted to his talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds him unprepared or unqualified for the work which [...]
“The merry-go-round of my professional life has left me no farther than a few steps from where I got on and with a weak stomach.” Many times a career path starts because of circumstances, rather than priorities. Family expectations, chance occurrences, a friendly teacher, or seeking money can lead us down an unfulfilling career path. [...]
How do you really know when it is time? Deciding to leave a familiar place of employment can be more difficult then most people realize. Most don’t understand how involved emotions can play into leaving. This is especially the case after a two week notice is given. Managers, co-workers, subordinates all weigh-in on how much [...]
Studies have shown that 90% of communication is nonverbal. So how do you shine in the increasingly popular phone interview? You can’t take advantage of your good looks, great wardrobe, firm handshake, eye contact, and JLo perfume. But there are unique elements of a phone interview that you can use to your advantage:
Can creativity help on the job front? Absolutely! Yes, I do encourage originality and creativity when constructing and presenting your resume. Especially in this tough hiring environment. Don’t be afraid to do something different from the norm. Of course, common sense does play a role but try to think outside of the box to [...]
I hear a lot of poignant phrases as people describe their work. This happens to have come from an attorney just this week. “Loathe” is not your common everyday word. Webster defines it as “to feel intense dislike, disgust, or hatred for; abhor, detest.” Obviously, it’s pretty difficult to put yourself into your work if [...]
photo by inju on flickr.com The most effective job-hunting method is this: know your skills, research the potential company users of those skills, arrange to see the person who has the power to hire you, and request the interview. This method, faithfully followed, leads to a job for 86 out of every
Acres of Diamonds is a classic book based on a lecture by Russell Conwell, Founder of Temple University. He tells a story of a man who sold his land and travelled a far way off in search of riches and wealth. He spent all that he had and finally came up empty. In an interesting [...]
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