I was recently asked by someone to connect on Linkedin. It turns out this person works for a competitor and I am always hesitant to allow people I don’t know to connect with me because I am afraid their motives might not be aligned with mine. I asked this person why they wanted to connect…
read moreI was thinking today about catchy phrases for my next blog – “is your job like dining at a fine restaurant, or a fast food place”? or “How is your job like fine dining?” You get the picture and I certainly won’t bore you with any of the other myriad of random associations that pass…
read more(The following post is dedicated to Mr. B the Builder – we love our kitchen): Before you say “what is she talking about”, think about this for a moment…. I am almost (and I repeat almost, because every Friday they tell me another 3 weeks and this has been going on for 2 months!) done…
read moreWhen thinking about questions asked during an interview, it is important to consider the level of the individual you are meeting with. If you are meeting with senior level individuals, you must be able to articulate how your experience has dovetailed into the financial strategic objectives of the business. Senior leaders are concerned with profitability,…
read moreSo often in my outplacement practice, people tell me they are blindsided by the news that they are being laid off. This is always so difficult. The emotional impact of the shock of being laid off delays a person’s ability to focus on finding a new job. There are a few things we can all…
read moreWe are all familiar with huge company brands, and we recognize their logos just from the shape or color. So what does this have to do with our own personal brand? Why even bother to develop and build your personal brand? Well, because it is part of how you want to be seen in the…
read moreSo this is Christmas as the song goes! A lot of people who are in the midst of a job search feel that this time of year is down time so they suspend their job search activities. While I agree, it can seem like the hiring process has stopped – it is important to keep…
read moreI was sitting here today and thinking about all the things that have happened over the last 5 years. We started our business in two rooms rented in one of those executive suites on Blue Lagoon Drive. I will never forget the first morning we opened, I had one employee and we opened the office…
read moreI recently returned from vacation where I visited my family and celebrated a milestone birthday. I must admit I did check e-mails quite often which got me thinking about the meaning of going on vacation. I wondered about how many people really disconnect from work and take time to “chill” out and get away from…
read moreSince today is Bosses’ Day, I thought I would pay homage to all those hard working folks who work for bosses (good or bad). Did you know that the number one reason for leaving a company is because of a bad boss? I left my last 3 employers because of bad bosses – for instance,…
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