Everywhere I turn, people are quitting their high-stressed and demanding jobs to pursue “more meaningful work.” I used to roll my eyes at that and snicker. And then the guilt would set in… Doing meaningful work hardly ever crossed my mind – I donated to charities, I volunteered, but I…
Back by request, here’s another Practical Tactical Thursday! (aka – resume, interviewing, getting a job action items, hints, and please don’t you dares). Length of your resume – if you have worked for five years or less, your resume MUST remain with a one page resume. I will not read…
Remaining comfortable will keep you stuck. I have found myself in a rut once or twice, particularly when it came to my job. I’m not a huge routine person, I actually don’t mind change, but I inherently feel “lazy” most of the time. Sometimes I don’t push myself hard enough;…
Following your dreams is… hard. I used to believe that as long as your intentions were good and you were putting in as much effort as possible, the end result will come. I grew up around entrepreneurs – just about every adult I knew, had their own successful business; it…
I am a type A person. It’s a label that has been thrown at me: sometimes to offend or insult me, but usually in acknowledgement of getting things done. It used to be a dirty word to me, or a character flaw, but it is who I am. I’m always…
Everything Starts from Your Imagination I was lucky enough to grow up in a family with a lot of kids – as an adult, I feel blessed to be able to look at my four siblings and learn from each of them. We are all very different in so many…
RESSY REPRESENTING This slogan will be required to be placed on all “apply here” buttons going forward, to remind everyone that your resume is the only thing hiring managers see, that represents YOU. Getting a job is not like going fishing – the bigger the net, the bigger the gain…
You happiness and satisfaction at work is a balancing scale. It always has been, and it always will be. I’ve listened to hundreds of people “complain” about their job – everything from the light bulb above their head to an abusive boss, and complaints that should never be repeated! The…
Your resume is the initial thing that piques the recruiter’s interest, but the phone screen interview is how you get your foot in the door. This is your first live introduction to the company and it’s your only chance to bring your “A” game. Approach landing a job as you…