Many business owners are concerned about the impacts of the skills gap and talent shortage, so they are zeroing in on trainability in the hiring process. In fact, according to a recent LinkedIn Learning Report, 64% of L&D pros globally agree that L&D shifted from a “nice to have” to a “need to have” in 2021. The skills required for […]
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Out of work? Out of luck! That is probably how you feel as you sit in front of your computer, hour after hour, day after day, submitting one application after another. Maybe you even look forward to getting job rejection emails because it is some response at least. Even if you are looking for a job while employed, you may […]
I have seen business roles defined in ways that confuse many individuals because of the close connections to other positions. These may be the same roles that you have questioned during your professional career. Join me in this series of articles where I’ll take you through what differentiates some of the current business roles, along with a vivid example to […]
Four million people. Four million people quit their jobs in August of 2021. The Great Resignation is real and it is at a tipping point. But here’s the problem: of those four million people (and plenty others), I can tell you that—sadly—millions of them are going to end up back in the hourly jobs or the type of work that […]
The right recruiter can put you in front of dream job opportunities. This is especially the case for higher-level positions because there are employers who will not post a job opening publicly and instead will rely solely on recruiters to find the right talent. The good recruiters are paid by employers (as much as 20-30% of the annual compensation for […]
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I am reminded how grateful I am, not only for the people around me but that I have the opportunity to run my own business. One of the benefits of running a small business is that it gives me the ability to donate to causes that matter to me, and find ways to […]
When you hate your job, there’s usually one main reason why. I’ve been a career coach for 20 years and I can tell you that every time I work with someone, the reason is the same. You all might think you have different reasons, but there is one singular reason why you hate your job. And that’s because it is […]
Well, don’t. There’s no need to be intimidated or frustrated when deciding what to wear even though it seems overwhelming. Skinny jeans or straight leg? Front tuck or no tuck? Sweater vest or cardigan? What do you choose? I will make it simple. How To Choose What To Wear This Fall First, think about what attracts your eye; maybe purple […]
$37 billion is wasted in ads that fail to engage target audiences every year. Do you want to continue wasting money attracting consumers who aren’t interested in your products? It sounds simple but defining your target audience is one of the most difficult, important, and overlooked aspects of your branding strategy. Here are six steps that will help you better […]
There is one rule I always tell job seekers to follow in regards to their job search activities. Do not ever should you ever do this on a Monday. The rule? Never, and I mean never, call or email an employer on a Monday to check on the status of your application or ask where the potential employer is in […]
Organization is key when you’re on the job search, especially if you’re holding out for the right role and may be on the hunt for months. It’s easy to lose track of important details about job postings when you’re applying for every relevant job post you find. This could come back to haunt you when it’s time to pull yourself […]
Talking about future goals and career interests is a key component of almost every interview. But the questions“Tell me a little bit about why you want this position” and “Where do you see yourself five years from now?” regularly spark a sense of dread. Admitting that you’re only there because you need money or because your school requires you to […]