Gain a Reputation of Value

Gain a Reputation of Value

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...
Are You Limiting Your Career Growth?

Are You Limiting Your Career Growth?

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...
Smart Follow-up for Job Seekers

Smart Follow-up for Job Seekers

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 are the Boss of You

You are the Boss of You

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...
Top 10 Tips to Writing Resumes That Work

Top 10 Tips to Writing Resumes That Work

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...
The Reality of the Hiring Process

The Reality of the Hiring Process

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...