So you’ve mastered the resume! How wonderful and now you have an interview, even better! Congratulations! You’ve now made it to where everybody wants to go. If you’re getting ready for your next interview take a look at our Top 10 Interviewing Tips. I can’t guarantee your success at getting the job but it may […]
A colleague and I were doing some interviewing of upcoming college graduates at a university campus. Most of them were very prepared, looked presentable, asked great questions, and seemingly did their research. There was one, though, who stood out from the rest, and not in a good way. Out of the gates I knew this […]
Landing a dream job is not so easy. You had struggled a lot to find the dream job. You had faced many rejections from the interviewers. Finally, you had cracked the interview at your dream organization. So, what are your plans for this precious day? We know that most of you are figuring out what […]
If you’ve applied to a job in the past few years, you may have noticed the requirements have become – let’s say – a little stricter. Along with the educational requirements, years of experience, solid work history and background check – many places are requiring an assessment test. You’ve seen them, the ones that seemingly […]
New data released last month was disturbing for the 85% of baby boomers still working. Many don’t have enough saved for retirement or simply aren’t ready to leave the working world behind. Some say they plan to continue working into their 70’s and even 80s, according to a 2017 report, America’s Aging Workforce. Unfortunately, new […]
Hey, do you want to know a way of getting more stuff done, in record time? Want to increase the efficiency of your team? Want to learn the easiest way (I know of) to rid yourself of procrastination? I was hoping so. There’s no time like the present so let’s get crackin’. For the record, […]
Rosalinda works for a US-based global company. Several years ago, she took over the Canadian division, which had been previously underperforming, and turned things around for the better. About six months ago, she seized an opportunity to share some of her strategic ideas and suggestions with upper management. They liked what she had to say […]
How many times have you said one or more of these excuses for staying in a job you no longer love? 1. It’s secure – I have seniority. 2. I like my co-workers. 3. I know how to do the job. 4. The devil you know is better than the one you don’t. 5. I’m […]
Work is called work for a reason. However, the best profession can help make your life more satisfying. Making a wise choice can allow you to avoid a lot of misery and fund a lifestyle that you delight in. Yes, work is that nasty four-letter word that most people hate. If you can find something […]
After spending decades in Human Resources and over nearly 20 years as an Executive Coach, I’ve seen (and taken) my fair share of career and personality assessments. There’s the Kolbe, Foursight, Myers-Briggs, Strength Finders, DiSC, Brain PathWays, Personal Insights, Life Styles Inventory, and I even created my own Change Management assessment. All of them serve […]
