There are certain individuals who are extremely gifted at corporate politics. They know how to schmooze and what end to kiss in order to achieve their career goals. They rely on their political skills because they lack the real skills needed to get results and to earn recognition for measurable accomplishments. Then there are the "Doers". They ar...
Read MoreIn the short run, oil prices will go up and inflation will increase. The stock market will react negatively at first, however, stock prices should stabilize within a few weeks. The employment picture here should not be negatively affected at all unless the war broadens into a wider conflict. The Ukrainian people are serving as an inspiration to the...
Read MoreWhether we are fighting for democracy, a better work culture or quality of life, Victory goes to those with COURAGE. The Ukrainians are serving as a source of motivation and inspiration. Their message is that we must fight for what we know is right. We must fight for what we believe we deserve. We must fight to pursue our goals. It doesn't matter...
Read MoreGetting a promotion is a direct result of key steps, that when combined, position you for career advancement. 1) Never ever speak negative about the company, it's management, or your peers, NEVER, no matter how tempting. 2) Never trust anyone, even a good friend, who says " you can trust me". Negative comments always come back to hurt you. 3) Ta...
Read MoreWhen executives and senior managers lose their positions, finding an equivalent job is a major challenge. They have two main obstacles to overcome. The first is marketing a high salary. The second is finding opportunities where senior positions are not available in great abundance. Given these facts, executives and senior managers can benefit gr...
Read MoreThere are a number of factors that contribute to unhappiness, and anyone or more of these factors can make your professional life miserable. 1) A negative culture where you are managed by threats and intimidation. 2) An immediate supervisor from hell. 3) No career growth. 4) Lack of pay increases , or pay increases that do not keep up with inflat...
Read MoreThere 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...
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