Layoffs are not fun—for the company nor the worker. In slow economic times, layoffs are inevitable because companies tend to earn less but spend more. These 8 telltale signs can be useful to tell if you might be the next victim of a layoff [...]
Develop a Job Search Mindset
March 1, 2010 By
Successful job seekers do things differently than average job hunters. They have developed a job search mindset that causes them to think, act and respond differently throughout the job search process [...]
Avoid Making a Bad Impression When Applying for a Job
March 27, 2009 By
After examining hundreds of applications, I have encountered countless resumes and cover letters that have destroyed any chance of an applicant getting an interview. What are the things that will negatively impact your chances of getting an interview? The list presented here details major missteps applicants have made.
Play the Career Failure Game and Win-Part 3
January 14, 2009 By
Successfully winning the career failure game will not happen overnight; but you can eliminate those self-imposed failures and mistakes that are keeping you from realizing your full potential. Here is a small but very powerful and compelling three point approach to help you win the career failure game [...]
Play the Career Failure Game and Win-Part 2
January 14, 2009 By
Because no one is perfect, we all have regrets. We’ve made bad choices in our careers, said and done some foolish things, wasted time, and hurt ourselves and others; yet failure can be a valuable learning experience [...]
Play the Career Failure Game and Win-Part 1
January 14, 2009 By
As much as we hate to admit it, all of us have one thing in common—the cold hard reality of life is…we all fail in our careers from time to time. Whether we fail through good intentions gone sour, detours, blind spots or prompted by panic, the end result is ultimately the same [...]
Take a Career Walk
January 6, 2009 By
Managing Career Interruptions
January 2, 2009 By
Career interruptions are caused by a variety of circumstances. You’ve lost your job and are unemployed. You’ve searched and applied for jobs, but have been unsuccessful. You’ve been away from the workforce for several years and would like to return. You’ve exceeded your stress threshold and depression and despair are knocking at your door. If [...]
