Surprisingly, the holidays are a wonderful time for job seekers! According to HR consultants and recruiters, many companies are not impacted by the holidays; business continues as usual. If an employer needs to fill a position, it will […]
So you realize a few things about your job:  you’re in a dead-end job, you’ve reached your maximum potential at your current employer, you’re not in a role where you feel challenged, and you’re nowhere near where you […]

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Oct. 28, 2014 — Even with an improved job market, many people are still failing to get the jobs they want. Their problem may not be due to outside factors, but issues that are within their control, according […]
In my team building and executive coaching work, conflict is a topic that is frequently discussed. Conflict is viewed as a negative situation  by most people—but it doesn’t have to be that way. Conflict, when handled appropriately, can […]
Landing a job is the end goal for all job seekers, but a proactive job search isn’t as simple as that. It’s often a long process that includes resume building, networking, seeking out positions and the dreaded interview. […]
Having worked with a multitude of companies who have had to manage a downsizing, I have observed many negative approaches to this process. As such, I know of better and more sensitive ways. The goal is to relay […]
When LinkedIn first introduced the endorsement function, there was plenty of distress and uproar. We’ve all received endorsements for skills we didn’t know we had from people who don’t even know us. Though I think I could navigate […]
In a word? Yes. In today’s world of increasing technology and decreasing human interaction, its easy to believe that a cover letter is no longer needed. However, if you stop to think about it, the number one way […]
The topic of “trust” may not be discussed in daily conversation; yet, when asking others if they believe most leaders are “trustworthy,” there would probably be a long pause. Since the television started bringing live news into our […]
Hire slowly, fire quickly. Seems rather straightforward. But in reality, this is the exact opposite of how most companies operate. And it can seemingly be for good reasons—at least the quick-hiring part. Companies may find themselves in high-growth […]