You know all about the power of networking, and you’re clear on the need to connect directly with hiring executives to speed up your job search. But here’s what you don’t know: how to get these busy folks to give you the time of day. We’ve compiled some helpful tips on how to get an executive to network with you. “Forget the job boards; use your network,” […]
Thoughts on Career Counseling: Blog, Articles, Books
Do you Want to Be a Consultant?
You dream of the good life as a consultant: being free to take the projects you like, work with fun clients, charge big bucks and still have free time to spend with your family. Whether consulting appeals to you in between jobs to help pay the bills – or you just like the idea of […]
How to Cope When Work Stress Keeps You Up at Night
Work is an inevitable part of life. Work stress, on the other hand, shouldn’t be considered par for the course for people who have to make a paycheck. Unfortunately, for many folks, the combination of employment and intolerable stress go hand in hand. Sound familiar? If you can relate to work-induced insomnia, you’re not alone. But, […]
How to Survive Business Travel as an Introvert
You’re off to a three-day work conference with your colleague who talks non-stop. On top of that, you have a schedule full of networking when you’d rather just hole up in your hotel room. How do you survive a work trip as an introvert who needs time to refresh and re-energize? Business travel can be […]
How to Be Yourself on Social Media (and Still be Marketable to Employers)
You’ve likely heard advice about cleaning up your social profiles so that an employer won’t find questionable photos or unwise rants. At the same time, your personality is what’s driving your social feeds and your connections with friends. Here’s how to stand out while still passing the future-employer test. If you’re on social media, you’re […]
2019 Job Search Trends & Predictions
With a tight labor market, companies seeking ever-specialized help, the rise of the Gig Economy, and countless technology advances, there’s a lot that’s changing about how you will need to conduct a job search in the coming year. Here’s our take on the 2019 job search trends you need to know about. Seeking insight into […]
How to Find Satisfying Contract Work (Gig Economy 101)
Anyone following the world of careers these days will see companies and workers shifting toward a Gig Economy, an increasingly popular model of work that’s organized around projects instead of jobs. Here’s what you need to know about this emerging ecosystem and, more importantly, how to find fulfilling work in the Gig Economy. I recently explored the topic of […]
C-Level Executives Need These Key Traits for Success
Wondering whether you’ll ever make it to the C-suite? Recent research shows that the people who successfully make it to the corner office (and stay there) leverage a specific combination of luck, habits, behaviors, and mindset. Here’s what you need to know to claim your seat on the executive team as a C-level executive. Recently, former management consultants Elena Bothelo and […]
Here are the (Emerging) Hot Tech Skills for 2019
Curious what’s emerging on the tech scene as the hottest tech skills for 2019? Udemy, an online teaching & learning marketplace, just released its analysis of the most sought-after “upskilling” opportunities for technical professionals through its platform, and we’re passing along the results to you. Anyone looking to be in the know about what tech skills are emerging these days […]
Leaving Your Job? Six Things to Do Before Your Last Day of Work
When the time comes to say sayonara to your employer, those final few days make a big difference for your professional future. Whether you’ve quit your job or you’ve been let go, here are the six things you need to make sure you do before you walk out the door on your last day of work. It […]
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