If you’re an executive or somebody in a leadership position, you have an executive presence. Your executive presence is your reputation. It’s what people think when you walk into a room, and what they say about you when you’re not in the room. As a leader, actively maintaining your executive presence builds credibility, trust, and,
Getting through to the job interview stage in the hiring process means the employer believes you have the right experience and skills for the job on paper. But now comes the real deal-breaker: whether you can communicate those skills effectively in person and come off as the right fit for the company’s workplace culture. There
Ask anyone what their least favorite part of the job search is and they’ll likely say “networking.” Although all professionals, not just job seekers, should actively be building their professional network, nothing can help you find a job quite like a strong online networking strategy. Online networking should be the foundation of your job search.
When it comes to resumes and LinkedIn profiles, nothing screams “achievement” more than statistics and numerical figures. Why? Numbers let the reader see your bottom-line achievements without the need for fluffy adjectives and descriptive language. We All Have Numbers For those in sales who are responsible for meeting quotas on a regular basis, coming up
While it’s not so difficult to add a connection on LinkedIn when you already know the person, approaching someone you don’t know, like a hiring manager, recruiter, the head of the department you want to work for, or a contact that can help get you through to the decision-maker is a different story. Here are
Are you in your 40s and thinking of changing careers? You’re not alone. And you’re certainly not crazy. In fact, if there’s ever a time you can—and should—reinvent yourself, that time is now. Below are four ways to start your career transition so you can successfully change careers in your 40s. 1. Stop Making Excuses
How long has it been since you last updated your resume? A few months? Years? During your last job search? If you haven’t taken a look at your resume in a while, it’s probably in need of some good TLC. For every professional, not just job seekers, it’s important to update your resume regularly. Careers
The term “career management” is a bit abstract for some people. It sounds like this fluffy, indefinable concept that doesn’t really mean a whole lot. In reality, career management is a very significant and specific process that, when done properly, helps to ensure long-term career success. Career management is sort of like contributing to your
Just like any other relationship, your relationship with your job is going to have its ups and downs. In some cases, it can be clear the best solution is for the two of you to separate—meaning you will need to find a new job. In other cases, making a few changes to how you work
Can someone really strive to be happy at work? I mean, after all, it’s called work. Is work supposed to be a source of happiness for us? I happen to believe work can be a source of happiness and you can strive to be happy at work. Entirely possible. I’ve seen people who are happier
