Trajectory: The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces Your career is about more than your current job. It’s about the direction you are taking over the course of your entire livelihood. Does your story make sense? Do...
What’s the secret?! It’s in the sauce. Every great sandwich has a secret sauce. It’s what takes it from a regular sandwich to one that you order over and over again. Believe it or not, people are very similar. We each have our own unique secret sauce. Frequently...
Determine When it comes to setting career goals it can be hard knowing where to start. Considering your expectations, weaknesses, and achievements is crucial. Use these questions to discover the best way to approach your goals. Where are you exceeding expectations? ...
Resolutions Ringing in the New Year always calls for the start of resolution season. We make all kinds of resolutions, from working out more to drinking less soda, to having more time to read a good book. Yet have you ever given thought to make resolutions towards...
Drifting When you were a kid did you ever go to the beach and head straight for the ocean? As you played you began to lose time and you drifted so far from shore that it scared you. Well, as adults we drift away too. But instead of drifting in an ocean, we drift away...
Do we need to love work? It is rare to find the meaning of life in the work you do. Your career can bring a sense of personal fulfillment, but it is primarily a means to create and support your life, not BE your life. So why do so many of us suffer the illusion that...
The Importance of Value Employment is about an exchange of value. You bring a skill set to an employer and they pay you for it. Employers want value, but your boss may define what is valuable differently than you. Because perceptions vary, understanding and...
Limiting Choices Time and time again I see people make choices that stunt their career. It usually sounds something like: “I don’t want to learn new skills, even though my industry is changing.” “I’m attracted to jobs that are convenient or immediate but don’t offer...
Follow-up is one of the biggest errors job seekers make during the hiring process. Yet following up can be so crucial to your search and can make or break your chances. Here are some tips on how to effectively follow-up. Align With the Employer During the hiring...
You choose what you do for a living. We make that choice for a variety of reasons—some good and some not so good. In the end, you are responsible for managing your career. The only person who can create a positive or negative career path is you. That’s right, you are...
Create a resume that gets the right kind of attention. Job seekers understand that a resume is important. They spend a tremendous amount of time and energy trying to write a good one and this is a wise investment. Still, many struggle with the technical aspects of...
Facts about hiring we forget all too easily. Recruiters across the nation agree. The hiring process needs work. We are quick to complain about how unreasonable people can be--job seekers and managers alike. The outcome of the hiring process is uncontrollable. A simple...