There 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...
Read MoreIndividuals who are ambitious and want to achieve their full career potential should be on an aggressive timeline. Successful executives become supervisors by their mid 20's, managers by their late 20's and early 30's, directors by their mid to late thirties, and vice presidents by their late thirties and early 40's. This timeline sets the stage...
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...
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