If you are like many people, Friday is when you assess what you accomplished during the past week. Or you might try desperately to finish all those items on your Monday to-do list that got bounced for higher priorities on Tuesday, Wednesday, or even Thursday. Here are a few suggestions that might make Friday afternoon […]
During the Interview Previously, we discussed how to prepare before the interview. In this post, we’ll discuss what to do during the interview to set yourself apart from other candidates. Dress Appropriately Always be clean and neat in your appearance. A good rule is to NOT wear perfume, cologne, or anything with a strong scent […]
Many leaders want to do it all and they find it very difficult to let go of some of the items on their to-do list. But a good leader frees up their time for leading and motivating their team. Here are a few ways to free up time by delegating tasks to others. Delegate the […]
Before the Interview One of the most important interviewing tips is to prepare. Below are several tips that will make you a stand-out candidate in any interview. RESEARCH Research the company before the interview. You need to know enough about the company that you can ask knowledgeable questions. If you cannot explain to the interviewer […]
Transitioning means to move from one area to another or to evolve from one state to another. In career planning, a transition can happen because you earned a promotion or because you left one career path and now are seeking another. There are many reasons people leave a job or career path, a toxic, dysfunctional […]
There are several reasons that people will put off a job search and a multitude of ways to delay the search! The job searcher may spend an inordinate amount of time polishing the resume and cover letter. Or they cannot pin down the type of position they are seeking, so they research every company and […]
Networking is hard work, but it is absolutely necessary for your job search or transition. If you want a new position or a promotion, you will need to get better at networking. And here are some tips that will make networking easier. First, be able to tell others, in about 30 seconds, the type of […]
Email is one of those technologies that should make our lives easier. But many times we don’t make the best use of it. Use these suggestions to make your email correspondence more efficient and effective. Use the Subject Line Constructively The subject line of the email should alert the receiver to the contents of the […]
Thank you emails after a job interview are a great way to make yourself stand out from other candidates. But go beyond the normal etiquette to write a thank you message that will impress them! Follow These Steps Focus on these tips for writing a thank you note that will WOW the hiring committee: Emphasize […]
Proofreading is an essential skill in today’s job market. Think like a professional when editing and proofreading your job search documents. Proofreading requires time and concentration with no distractions. I have provided some basic proofreading instructions that will help you proofread like a pro! Formatting: Review consistency with standards such as capitalization, punctuation, spacing, and […]
