Losing your job can be devastating. You’ve dedicated so much of your time and energy into your job. You made personal sacrifices and always performed at your best. It may have been completely unexpected or there could have been some early warning signs. Either way, losing your job is difficult. You wonder what do I do now? I’ve been doing this job spending most of my waking hours at work …
Understanding your job offer and making the right decision for you is the most difficult part of your job search. You finally received a job offer that you are excited about after so many interviews. When a job offer is extended, salary and bonus are the main thing that gets discussed. There are so many other important elements to a job offer that you want to make sure you understand …
Executive presence is very important if you have aspirations to advance in your career. The way a professional carries themselves, the level of confidence they exhibit and how they speak does impact their ability to establish credibility and to persuade. I have worked with many individuals who wish to improve in that respect. The good news is executive presence can be learned if you make the effort and receive strong …
Imagine having a day all to yourself where you can just rest and re-energize after working so hard. Specifically a day where you have no responsibilities and answer to nobody. At this point, you are probably saying yeah right, good luck with that. We are in the age of 24/7 technology in which we can always be reached, and everything seems to be a priority and we must respond right …
Most of us feel strong work performance should and will be rewarded however that’s not always the case. There are some exceptional performers that do get overlooked. Self-promotion is very important and mastering it is an important factor in career success. Certain managers are extremely adept at creating opportunities for their team members to gain visibility and shine in front of senior management. Some managers may not be as skillful …
You’ve been doing the same thing for years. You feel like you are not learning or growing although you desperately want to and absolutely love learning new things. You can’t remember the last time you had a challenging work assignment. Some of your colleagues appear to have moved on to bigger and better things. They have higher salaries and feel energized by their new jobs but you feel like you …
Do you try to remodel your bathroom yourself or hire an expert? Do you do your own taxes or use an accountant? Why should you try to write your own resume when experts can do it for you? You lose money every day you are out of work. Or you might be in a job that’s paying you less than you deserve. There are all these pitfalls to writing your …
When looking at career options, it’s important to look at what you enjoy. You should also think about the types of professions you gravitate towards. In this day and age specifically, there are jobs that are declining or are changing to require different skill sets. Having said that, you should consider jobs that are in demand today and roles where there’s expected future job growth. Based on changes in technology …
Some stress is healthy in getting the juices flowing and stimulating brain activity. If your stress level is too high, stress can have a negative affect on your overall health, wellness and focus. Try a few of these tips for managing stress at work. Scheduled Breaks Some professionals become so caught up in their work, they work through lunch and don’t take any breaks to recharge. At some point, it …
You’ve been spending hours and hours on your job search. You find jobs you feel are perfect for you and you are not getting calls for interview; then finally, the call comes and it’s your dream job. You know you have to knock it out of the part. This job would be perfect for you, it would make you more financially secure and it’s a huge step up. You start …
