Recent grads: How’s that job search going?
Now that’s you’ve graduated you might be kicking back and enjoying the summer (or other season’s) weather. But the job search is a marathon, a real project you need to manage. Here are a couple of...
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New Grad: Do you give up too easily in the job search?
Networker, your job is to follow-up. “I sent Jocelyn an email and never heard back from her.” This is a comment I got from a recent grad for whom I’d made a warm introduction to a hiring contact. A...
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New Grads :: A great career tool you’re probably not even using!
Keep up on company news, track your competitors, and connect with your network easily with this one little tool! The other day a client was asking me how to keep in touch with networking contacts...
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What New Grads Struggle With the Most
I thought I’d kick off our 2013 series by sharing my thoughts on what I see new grads struggle with the most, both in the job search, and on the job. This week I’ll start with my Job Search Tips. Next...
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5 Ways to “Go Pro” in Your First Job
In my last message I shared the things I see new grads struggle with in the job search. Now I want to devote some airtime to what you can to do “Go Pro” once you have that first job. Every new...
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The “100th Blog” Blog
With this post, we officially publish our 100th blog! I’m not sure if that’s a milestone bloggers typically celebrate, but heck why not. I’m pretty sure if we were a TV show with 100 episodes, we’d...
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3 Keys to New Grad Networking
How to overcome your fear and anxiety about the networking process Oops, I actually try to not use the word “networking” because it tends to freak so many people out. Not the least of which, new...
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3 Things Your New Boss Wants You To Know
What they want you to know, but usually won’t tell you. In a recent presentation with students, we were talking about the importance of understanding what the hiring manager needs when he decides to...
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Resigning Right: How to Give Your Notice
Leave the same way you arrive: with class and professionalism. If you’ve been in the workforce for a year or two, you might find yourself contemplating other job offers. In that case, you may need to...
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How to be an Office Standout When You’re the Office Intern
One thing you can do to make yourself memorable, and helpful, in your internship. So, you’ve got that nice plump internship. You’re dressing up and going to work every day. But you still feel like...
View Article8 Keys to Building a Good Relationship with Your Manager
Building relationships and establishing trust are key elements to success in any organization, especially for recent grads. One of the most important relationships to build is the one with your...
View Article3 Smooth Career Moves to Make by Year’s End
Did you ever wake up in the New Year and think, “Shoot. I wish I had [gotten that thing I’d been meaning to do] done last year!” Maybe it was reaching out to someone in your network. Or getting that...
View ArticleHow to Be Unforgettable + The Resume Coloring Book: My Interview on The...
I had a great time chatting with Adrienne Dorison recently. Check out episode 80 where we talk about how to be memorable and set yourself apart in the job search. And, we chat about The Resume...
View ArticleGet Your Colleagues to Communicate More Clearly With You
Read the whole thing now on The Muse. Think about the challenging communication issues you’ve had at work. Perhaps you can relate to this story. Leslie, the executive director of a nonprofit,...
View Article6 Company Facts To Bring to Every Interview
As a hiring manager, I was part of a collaborative interview process that usually involved a variety of team members. When we evaluated candidates after a round of interviews, the main question we...
View Article8 Steps to Bouncing Back After Getting Fired
Getting fired is the worst! Even if you were struggling in your position or were increasingly unhappy, losing your job suddenly can feel like failure personified. And the process of involuntarily...
View ArticleYoung professional: 10 secrets to working with executives
If you’re starting out or in mid-career working on your next promotion, getting visibility with the executive team may be your goal. Knowing how to work with executives is essential if you plan to move...
View ArticleNew Grad: Do you give up too easily in the job search?
I know that approach avoidance often keeps you from jumping into the job search. What I’m noticing now is that another challenge. You need to develop the follow-up skills that keep you in the game....
View Article5 Ways to "Go Pro" in Your First Job
Every new employee is going to have some kind of an orientation checklist. Here are some things you may not find on that list, but are essential to you Going Pro in your first job. The post 5 Ways to...
View ArticleHow to know what you’re good at
What am I good at? It’s a simple question that can stop you cold in your career or job search. Whether you’re starting a job search, or negotiating a new role at work, you have to know what you’re...
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