Those things that form quickly and set up like cement. The blind spots of not really knowing the impression you leave on others. You think you are having a conversation, or making a post on social media – but there it is – opinions are formed about you instantly. Continue reading
My client looked at for me a long time from across the table at Starbucks and said, “I can negotiate for others, but not for myself. For whatever reason, talking about my money really stresses me out.” Continue reading
How do you know if you are a good leader to your team? How do you know if you are even suited to be a leader?
A survey conducted by CareerBuilder in July 2011 revealed that a staggering 77 percent of workers say they are burned out on their jobs, and 43 percent stated the stress levels on the job have increased substantially in the last six months. In January of 2011, CNN surveyed 1,400 workers in the United States and found that 84 percent are fed up and looking for a new job — mostly due to dissatisfaction with their boss. Despite the recession, employees are looking, and leaders would be wise to take heed of the mounting discontent. Continue reading
When facing a job change, it’s easy to get caught up thinking there is only one way to find work — by applying online. Confusion will set in if nothing is happening – or you perceive – nothing is happening. Job seeking is like trying to lose ten pounds. If you keep jumping on the scale every two days, you won’t see much progress, end up getting discouraged and falling into a hopeless mound of chocolate to soothe your woes. It takes time and consistency to find another job, let alone a good job. Continue reading
“Am I not being considered for that job because I’m too old?”
Clients have whispered that question to me many times, afraid they’re washed up and unappreciated in the workplace, that no employer will want them as they move from mid- to senior-level positions. It’s a natural question, and when the economy is ailing and the job market is as tight as it has been, too many out-of-work older professionals begin to doubt their own value and even blame themselves for circumstances beyond their control. Continue reading