Some career professionals are more comfortable than others with self-promotion, speaking about their accomplishments and career success. The challenge is overcoming that hesitation to promote yourself. Many people dislike the job interview process. Let’s face it, it can be nerve racking. Job applicants want to skip to the part where they get the job and can show the company what they are capable of doing. They want to contribute and …
Most teams have a mix of the top twenty percent aka top performers, solid team members and the bottom twenty percent in terms of performance. In some instances, their talents may not be utilized to the fullest. There are also the team members that do not pull their weight for a variety of reasons. The danger is relying too heavily on top performers and perhaps burning them out with too …
We generally do a fair amount of reflection as the New Year approaches which may include career reflection. We think about New Year’s resolutions, sometimes develop a different perspective on our lives. Sometimes part of that reflecting is about our career choices. Looking at where we are in achieving our career goals and determining if this is still the right role for us now is a healthy part of our …
An active job search can take a considerable amount of time from your day applying for job posting after job posting. There are so many jobs available and there are limited hours in the day. It makes it challenging to catch each post when they first appear. It becomes your job to find your next exciting opportunity. Taking advantage of the tools available are a great way to make your …