There are many benefits to having a career coach, and living without these benefits can really short change your career. 1) A career coach performs ongoing research to identify occupations and industries experiencing growth vs decline in order to point you in the right direction. 2) A career coach will assess your skills, your passions and your...
Read MoreThere are far too many professionals stuck in jobs and in work environments that are highly negative. When it comes to getting out and finding a far better situation, they become their own worst enemy. They suffer from " what if " syndrome, where they ask a lot of negative questions. What if I don't like it there? What if they fire me ? What if i...
Read MoreDid you know that the average close rate on job interviews is 10%. That means the average person gets 1 offer for every 10 job interviews. The close rate for our clients is 50%. Here's why!!!. 1) How the resume flows is how the interview goes. Your resume dictates how your job interview goes. That's right!!. A powerful and dynamic resume results...
Read MoreIn a positive work culture you are empowered to make decisions. This allows you to establish leadership qualities, as well as skills in project management and team facilitation. A positive work culture promotes employees from within where they assume increased responsibilities. More responsibilities expands a person's knowledge base and skills. A...
Read MoreSenior level resumes are not job descriptions. They are a compelling story that informs the reader of one's leadership style and special attributes. An executive and senior manager is a visionary who establishes an organization with the talent, resources and technology needed to drive results and achieve strategic objectives. An Executive looks...
Read More1) They have not increased their knowledge base, which in turn, reduces their value to a prospective employer. 2) They have a work history with minimal career progression which indicates mediocre performance or lack of personal drive. 3) They fear change, and lack the confidence to adapt to a new environment.
Read MoreYou can be the most gifted receiver in the league, but if your quarterback sucks, you're not getting any great passes, and you sure aren't scoring any touchdowns. The corporate world is like football. You're the receiver, and the people above you are calling the plays. If they're incompetent, it will impact your numbers. You will be accused of no...
Read MoreThe problem lies with fear of the unknown and comfort with familiarity. The main reason that people are unhappy at work and/or stagnated in their career is because they lack the confidence to move forward or beyond where they are currently "COMPLACENCY". They are comfortable with their surroundings, even though they suffer from job related stres...
Read MoreBefore asking for a pay increase it is important to assess the culture of your company. If it's a negative culture, asking for a pay increase may be a risky proposition. One thing I recommend is to do your homework and find out what happened to other employees who asked for pay increases? Were they fired, or was their request viewed in a positiv...
Read MoreA Ferrari increases in value each year because it is a high performance and luxury vehicle . A Fiat is very basic with very little value added features. A successful career is one where you continue to acquire new skills, expand your knowledge base and increase your value over time. A failed career is one where your potential has been limited by...
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