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Archive of posts tagged Attitude

What’s your excuse? “I can’t afford …”

Granted. There are just some things that fall out of my price range. While I would love to drive a two-seater Mercedes convertible, I don’t have the funds to support that right now. And I do realize there are situations when individuals can barely afford the basic life necessities. Those aren’t the “I can’t affords” […]

It’s your life. It’s your career. Stop apologizing.

Three times this week, (and it’s only Wednesday), I’ve had clients say to me, “If only I’d …”, or “How am I going to explain this gap in employment?”, “What will ‘they’ think, when they see …?” and other, self-deprecating comments about their career and the choices they’ve made in their lives. To which I […]

Are you positive about your job search?

Career Collective post: Once a month, a group of career professionals blog on a subject topical and timely for a job seeker. We’ll post our thoughts on our own blog and link to the post of our colleagues on the same topic. This month’s topic: Mid-year job search checkup Responses from others contributors linked at […]

Tips for times of transition: Part 4 – Practical tips for jobseekers

This post finalizes the series of tips for times of transition Bridget Haymond and I put together. Hopefully, you’ve been able to take a nugget or two and apply it your personal search for professional bliss. Understandably, a job search can be extremely stressful. When you get overwhelmed, it’s always a good idea to take […]

Tips for times of transition: Part 3 – Practical tips for job seekers

Last week, we looked at career marketing strategies for job seekers. This week, we’ll look practical tips to help sustain focus during the search. Bridget Haymond put together most of the practical tips. I added a few and Voila! You’ve got great ideas to keep things moving forward. This is part 3 of a 4 […]

Tips for times of transition: Part 2 – Career marketing strategies for job seekers

Bridget Haymond and I collaborated on this series to provide job seeking members of her church some basic job search information. She graciously allowed me to share what we created together here. If you missed part one, no worries. It’s right here. Career marketing strategies for job seekers 6. Set up a LinkedIn account. Fill […]

Tips for times of transition: Part 1 – Career marketing strategies for job seekers

Recently, Twitter friend Bridget Haymond, of Truth for Life Coaching, approached me to collaborate on putting together handouts for job seeking members of the congregation at her church — Grace Covenant Church, in Charlotte, NC. I happily obliged. With Bridget’s permission, I’ll also share the information we created together with my blog readers. Here’s the […]

Spring clean your mind clutter first

Career Collective post: Once a month, a group of career professionals blog on a subject topical and timely for a job seeker. We’ll post our thoughts on our own blog and link to the post of our colleagues on the same topic. This month’s topic: Re-Tooling/Re-Focusing/Organizing Your Job Search (spring clean your job search) Responses […]

Answers to career questions – Part two

On Tuesday, I posted the first two of four career questions I’d answered for a virtual interview somewhere along the way. These are the final two questions and answers in the interview. #3.    Is there a particular leadership style which is great for bagging a career promotion? Great leaders establish clear, measurable goals, put the […]

Shades of Gray

Career Collective post: Once a month, a group of career professionals blog on a subject topical and timely for a job seeker. We’ll post our thoughts on our own blog and link to the post of our colleagues on the same topic. This month’s topic: Job-hunting “Rules” to Break/ Outdated Job-Search Beliefs Responses from others […]