Appreciation for Culture is Key to Success Many new managers think a focus on goal achievement is the key to their success as a new manager, but I disagree. After spending over 30 years in management, I consider appreciation for culture key to success. Early on in my career, I had an extreme focus on […]
Category: Networking
Leverage Your Network During Your Job Search
Leverage Your Network During Your Job Search Relationships are the key to your professional success. You will need to leverage your network during a job search and throughout your career. Opportunities often result because of who knows you and what you are capable of. Your connections can offer you opportunities directly or refer you […]
Build a Professional Reputation You Can Be Proud Of
Personal and professional commitments keep even the most organized professionals striving to keep up or do more, often in less time. Demands for our time and attention are nothing new—what is new to many involves proactively managing your reputation in spite of so many demands. Savvy professionals, particularly those with aggressive plans for their careers, […]
OWN IT! Take Charge of Your Career
Have You Taken Charge of Your Career? Develop Your Personal Brand and Succeed in a Crowded Market Through Professional Development, Storytelling and Networking Technology, globalization and the pace of change continue to be drivers for independent career management. Work environments and the way in which we work and think about work continue to change at […]
It’s All about Relationships!
Relationships are the key to your professional success. Opportunities often result because of who knows you and what you’re capable of. Your connections can offer you opportunities directly or refer you to others. Are you investing in establishing and cultivating relationships? The pace of today’s business keeps many of our schedules full with little or […]
OWN IT! Take Charge of Your Career
Have You Taken Charge of Your Career? Technology, globalization and the pace of change continue to be drivers for independent career management. Work environments and the way in which we work and think about work continue to change at an accelerated pace. Career management is also changing. Savvy professionals realize that they (not their employers) are […]
OWN IT! Free Download
Download my new book for free… Effective career management is about owning your professional development for the life of your career, not just the job you’re in. Employment trends have accelerated during the past few years. Are you ready to survive and thrive in these new times? Enter your name and […]
The Value of Your Story to Your Online Reputation
Are you actively managing your online reputation? If not, you may want to consider doing so given that organizations are increasingly using technology to locate and secure talent. Michael Fertik, emphasizes this point in “Your Future Employer Is Watching You Online. You Should Be, Too.” He explains, “The future of employment and digital reputation is likely […]
Are You Ready for Career Success this Year?
Position Yourself for Career Success What exciting times! A New Year and new opportunities are everywhere. What approach are you taking for making progress this year? Continuing along the same path you’ve been on? Things may be working for you quite well with your current approach. That’s great if that’s the case. If not, you […]
How robust is your network?
Who knows you and what you’re capable of? Networking should be a natural part of what you do as a professional, although it isn’t natural for many. Networking is important before and during job searches. Do you have a network of professionals who know you for your ability to use your skills in a variety […]