Career Planning
What To Do After An Interview
There’s an old quote. It goes something like “Before you get in the cab, go to the nearest payphone and call your recruiter.” Nowadays, we would say, “Call us before you got in the Uber.” 🙂 We value candidate feedback. We need to know what our client, your potential employer, said and did during the…
Read MoreIs Your Job The Worst?
Raise your hand if you’ve admitted to someone your job was awful. Or maybe the job itself wasn’t so bad, but your manager was the worst. Or your company hired in an outside person to be your boss and now you’re bitter. And that’s just the thing, isn’t it? It’s all these so-called “little” issues…
Read MoreHow Well Do You Handle Rejection?
No one wants to be told “no” or told they are incorrect. However, when you are told “no” too many times in a row, it can start to feel overwhelming. People are rejected for a variety of reasons. Here are the hard truths you likely don’t want to hear: Timing is a big factor. Sometimes…
Read MoreSales Can Be Icky
Recently, I had a car salesman say to me, “I never wanted to be a car salesman.” He said it with a big smile on his face. After speaking with him further, it was clear this was his intended career path. So I said to him, “You’re not a car salesman. You’re a car guy.”…
Read MoreI Give You Permission To Quit
Too many people still adhere to old school advice like “Don’t quit!”, “Don’t give up”, or “Winners never quit and quitters never win.” But does that advice always translate into the business world? Often it means people stick it out in jobs/careers where they aren’t a good fit or their talents aren’t being utilized. Wrigley…
Read MoreHow to Foster Positive Thinking Among Your Workforce
In the years ahead, when the pandemic is long behind us, people will remember how their companies made them feel during this difficult time. As you lead your mostly remote team in our new World of Work, it’s important to ensure that they stay positive and have confidence that your primary concern is their welfare…
Read MoreWorkplace Trends That Will Continue for Years to Come
Disruptions to the World of Work were underway long before the pandemic accelerated the velocity of change. The vast majority of companies are now navigating different ways of approaching how they structure their workplace and workforce in this challenging environment. This journey is driven by two fundamental forces. First is the opportunity to adjust the…
Read MoreWhy You Should Consider Interim Employment
In today’s new World of Work, many companies are navigating different ways of approaching how they structure their workforce. The key to this challenge is the contingent workforce, which has pivoted into the limelight during the pandemic as these workers take on a growing number of important jobs. For people who have been displaced from…
Read MoreFour Ways to Strengthen Your Personal Brand
Your personal brand has a significant impact on your career. However, many people overlook how they represent themselves online. While there are millions of professionals “on” platforms like LinkedIn, many neglect to proactively build their reputation and leverage it to boost and support their careers. So, how can you actively develop your brand and use…
Read MoreStarting a New Remote Job During the Pandemic
If you’re starting a new job during the ongoing pandemic, it is likely that you won’t have the customary onboarding experience of even six months ago. Instead of spending a day or two in orientation, meeting your co-workers, picking up your laptop, and being taken out to lunch, your introduction to your new job will…
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