People often ask me for insider scoop on what to expect in the coming year when it comes to the job market. While of course the future isn’t entirely predictable, I’ve been noticing some trends that may help you out. Expect a wildly unpredictable hiring timeline (and process). At the beginning of the process, […]
So have those resolutions worn off yet? Yes? Good. Resolutions may be fun, but they’re also a waste of time. They don’t stick, in my opinion, and they’re only a temporary solution—a band aid that lulls us into a false sense of security. No, we are bigger than resolutions. We are machines of change. We […]
The job market is rolling along and there is much to be excited about for 2016. If you’re considering any sort of career shift… may 2016 be your year! I’m a trend geek, so here’s some interesting food for thought about how you need to be prepared to look for work in 2016. In the […]
I was an early adopter of LinkedIn. I’m just telling you that to make myself feel better. Because, despite seeing the power of LinkedIn early on, I’ve been one of those “do-as-I-say-not-as-I-do” career coaches. I’ve helped hundreds of people with their LinkedIn profiles, but haven’t spent much time on my own. I’d say “Go look […]
Don’t confuse branding with “packaging”. If you’re a tofu burger packaged as an all-beef burger, it’s just not going to work. Packaging preps us for what’s inside. Packaging helps us to quickly sort through options. The main mistake I see careerists make with branding is they focus too much on the packaging, and not enough […]
I just read an interesting article about how Sprint, ING Direct, and Best Buy (and others), have fired customers for being “difficult” or consuming too many company resources because of the number of complaints they’ve made, needing too much support, or habitually returning merchandise. Can you imagine being one of those customers? Well, I’m guessing […]
Here’s an article about how to use LinkedIn. LinkedIn, like any social networking tool, is a great tool… but it’s just one tool that you need in your career search toolkit. You still need to network in person, expand your contacts in person, etc. Suggestions #8 and #16 are especially worthy!! http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/06/15/20-ways-to-use-linkedin-productively/
Definitely a resource when you’re “off the clock”… www.stumbleupon.com Use with extreme caution due to its highly addictive nature. Poke around a bit. You might even find a career idea you hadn’t thought about before.
Great article from Money magazine & salary.com about the top 20 careers for women returning to the workforce, the over-50 crowd, and the “Young & Restless” – young workers who want to earn more and have more control over their careers: http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/2007/?cnn=yes Now, the all important disclaimer: Never, every make a career decision based on […]
