You applied for a job. You got an interview. Congratulations! You spend hours preparing your answers to typical and difficult questions so you feel confident, ready and raring to go. But what about the questions you are supposed to ask the interviewer? You know they will ask you, “Do you have any questions?” So, what […]
You need advice for your next career move and want to use the services of a professional career coach. So how do you choose between private coaching sessions and a small group workshop setting? Both will give you access to a career professional. Both will provide weekly meetings that will keep you motivated and accountable. Both provide the tools and techniques for your job search. So […]
You’ve been at your job for a while now, whether that means one year, two years, 5 or even 10 years. You feel you are stagnating. How do you spot the signs that it is time for a change…before you either are fired, or, you quit in frustration? 1) You don’t get the raise – If no one is […]
So you have had your performance evaluation and you did a great job…but you didn’t get the raise you were expecting, or you got the raise but it doesn’t add up to what you made before. Here is what you can do about it: 1) Find out who the decisionmaker is. Is it HR, or your immediate […]
So you are sending out your resume, going on interviews and second interviews but not hearing back. You wonder, “What is going on and how can I increase my response rate?” (1) Be prepared with your specific accomplishments that can help solve the problems of that job in that company. Your resume, cover letter, pitch and interview answers must […]
So you took the summer off…I hope you enjoyed yourself, because if you have not been looking for a job you missed the best time to look. With fewer candidates looking, your chances of getting an interview are greater. Not to worry, There are still plenty of ways to move forward in your job search. […]
So you are contemplating a job switch, or, you have been laid off and need to start looking. Or, maybe you have been job hunting for a while and it is not going as smoothly as you had anticipated. Frustrated? Here are some steps along the way that may challenge you..and how a career coach […]
Fortunately you are employed. You’re getting a salary and benefits. But it is just not working for you. How do you know when it is time to leave your job and find something else that will make you feel productive, satisfied and put food on the table? 1) When you’re bored out of your mind. The job is so […]
If you are having a great job search, taking lots of meetings, getting interviews and getting call backs, you are on the right track but, if you experience any of the following, then it is time to work with a career coach. 1) Have no idea what to do next. You have been laid off and you always […]
So you’ve had an interview for the perfect job for you and you think it went really well. Then what? There is no such thing as a “thank you” letter. It’s all about reinforcing your candidacy and making sure they remember what you can do for them. Here are 5 tips for the follow-up email: 1) Write […]