How and why to frame an answer : talking about your skills at interview Picture this: You’ve at a job interview and the person across the table asks you to list the top three skills you possess that give you the leading edge. Could you do it? Now imagine that they ask you to give […]
Thinking the right way
The Value of an Executive Resume Writer
It’s not the mechanics of getting out a piece of paper and asking a few questions, any more than your job is to have a meeting. A few days ago a resume writing colleague was at a loss for words when a potential client queried why a resume for an executive would be more expensive than […]
Getting ahead in business: 7 life lessons for young people
Recently, I was asked to think about the top seven life lessons that young people getting established in their career should know about getting ahead in business. . I came up with eight… here’s what I said: . 1. Never be afraid to talk to people. If there is one thing that holds people back […]
How To Find a Career That Will Make You Happy
I’m pleased to welcome a guest writer this week, Monica Gomez. Please see her bio at the conclusion of this article. It’s not surprising to hear people complain about their jobs. Many people dread going to work each day. And, while the reasons for this can be numerous, it doesn’t have to be that way. […]
Are you getting screened out due to your own “stinkin’ thinkin’?
Henry Ford said: “Whether you think you can, or think you can’t, you’re right”. He was right. Two people generally decide on who gets an interview and later, a job offer. The first obviously, is the employer; the second is you. How you think, how you approach opportunities, and how you communicate can be a […]
