Advice

Do you feel stuck while others around you are moving into new roles?

If you answered yes, you’re not alone. Not knowing where to start causes significant stress and inaction for most professionals. Don’t let inaction cost you a raise or keep you in a job you don’t love. See below for TIPS on how to get started.   [Read more…] about 6 Things You can do Today to Prepare Yourself for a Career Change

Create a unique and relevant introduction into your professional qualifications.

As seen in U.S. News | Jan. 16, 2018

How do you describe years of work history in three to four sentences in your resume and LinkedIn profile? It is a daunting task that many professionals dread – with good reason. It is a challenge to summarize who you are as a business professional. It is even more daunting when you factor in that the best summaries are written with a specific job in mind so that it is relevant to a future hiring manager. The good news is that there are strategies you can use to simplify the process and increase the effectiveness of your summary. Here are some tips to help.  READ MORE

It’s a new year (hello 2018!) and with that comes reflection and honesty about where we measured up and where we fell short in the last 12 months. It’s no surprise, then, that the start of a new year is often one of the most likely times for transition and resolution.

This could come in a variety of ways – transitioning to another industry, learning a skill, starting a job at a new company, vying for a promotion within your current company, or starting your own endeavor. Whatever it may be, the pressure of success can feel daunting.
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Eight overlooked opportunities to increase compensation and perks at work.

As seen in U.S. News | December 4, 2017

Want to upgrade your compensation or benefits in the new year? One school of thought is that the only way to get more money is to change jobs. While that may be true in some cases, job change is stressful, distracting and has potential detractors for long-term wealth. These include a decline in your overall track record of tenure, the inability to solidify a network that will support you when your skills are not as in demand and missed opportunities for the professional development that comes from mastery of a role. While it is advisable to keep current on hiring trends in your profession and know your market value, there are opportunities to enhance your earning potential, status and perks without a job change.

Here are eight often overlooked opportunities for getting ahead next year without changing your job.  READ MORE

The end of the year is an optimal time to set the foundation for career progression.

As seen in U.S. News | November 21st, 2017

A career change is on the horizon for many. LinkedIn reports that the first quarter of the year, January to March, is when there are more job transitions than any other time of the year. Success is often defined as when opportunity meets preparation. To maximize your career opportunities, proactive preparation goes a long way. You never know when you may get an out-of-the-blue call from a recruiter or a buddy lets you know there is an opening at their awesome company. Here are things you should do before the end of the year to prepare for a January jump.   READ MORE

Maximize your chances of being hired in a “Goldilocks” employment market.

As seen in U.S. News | November 6, 2017

 

Savvy job seekers know that leveraging their network of contacts is a proven method for landing a new role. The need to use your network increases in importance with every year of experience – especially in a “Goldilocks” employment market where being not perfectly matched is often the kiss of death if you have no inside ambassador. Given the high payoff potential of an internal referral, it is critical to handle the opportunity with care. Here are three tips to maximize your chances of being moved to the front of the interview line when given an internal recommendation.

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