You’re on LinkedIn; now what?
With over 120 million members (and growing), LinkedIn is by far the leader in business networking websites; it has become the Facebook of the business world. You know that recruiters use LinkedIn, so you’ve signed up and now you’re stuck. What information do you...
The cost of bad management or “take this job and shove it”
A recent article by Gallup Chairman and CEO Jim Clifton declared that “Millions of Bad Managers are Killing America’s Growth.” Based on what I hear from clients, I’d also venture to say that bad managers create a lot of misery in the workforce. So what qualifies...
Landing your dream job
I spoke with someone recently who confessed that he’d given up looking. There’s a huge difference between giving up an unrealistic dream and becoming complacent in a position that pays well but fails to satisfy. When I pressed “Wally” about what he’d done to explore...
Why you didn’t get the job or promotion
Wondering why you were passed over? Perhaps it is because you were focused on the employer’s apparent needs and unaware of underlying issues that might be impacting the hiring/promotion decision: your years as a self-employed entrepreneur, negative attitude, a...
Setting career goals
One of the most startling things I learned during my recent Certified Executive Leadership Development Coach (CELDC) training, was that a mere 4% of people set goals. As a former high school teacher (and a parent), my experience validates that high goals and...
Social media for executives
There are many executive profiles on LinkedIn that have no photo, a bare title description (e.g., Vice President at XYZ Company) and only company names, dates of employment and titles under experience. Often there is no contact information provided either. So what is...
Are you a qualified candidate?
I often hear that an applicant’s job search has stalled. After applying for a multitude of jobs online, there has been little or no response. My first reaction is always, ”what types of positions are you applying for?” If you are applying for jobs in an industry in...
Reach out and touch someone: use social media to land a job
Not only does applying online feel like you’re sending your electronic transmissions into a black hole, recruiters aren’t crazy about the impersonal process either. And that’s why social networking has become so important. In years past, recruiters reviewed hard...
Discovering your strengths
I read a great many books, take advantage of frequent training opportunities and attend industry conferences to make sure that my expertise on everything related to careers remains current. So, if you’re not familiar with how working in areas of strength impacts...