In the classic movie La Femme Nikita, a young secret agent-in-training takes lessons in poise and comportment from her aristocratic mentor. “Smile when you walk into a room, dear,” says the mentor. “It relaxes those around you. And it elevates the features of the face.” Friendliness matters. Genuine warmth is magnetic, no matter the context. […]
#1 Work with a Career Coach – There’s honestly no debate about what the best investment to make if you’re out of work – it’s to work with a Career Coach. With today’s online technology, you can literally work with the BEST job coaches from the comfort of your living room. Through skype, webinars and […]
Blogging is an amazing opportunity to share your expertise and to create a doorway from potential employers and invite them to your expertise, qualifications and background. If you blog “here and there” about whatever strikes your fancy, your missing a great opportunity to brand yourself and create new job opportunities. First of all, a blog […]
If you’ve lost your job, here are some questions to guide your way. What am I leaving that I’m glad to say good-bye to? Are you happy to leave the rigidity of an office? Are you tired of being tasked with an unending list of minutia? Are you exhausted by your commute each day? Are […]
In this economy, where so many great employees are losing their jobs, whether we ARE employed or we’re looking for our next position, building on our skill set is very important. It is, at times, that extra advanced expertise or knowledge of a software or procedure that will set you apart from the crowd and […]
As anyone who’s lost a job in the last year can attest to, it’s a tough market out there. The days of switching employers to boost one’s income, or for career-building, are a distant memory for now. In fact, it seems as though entire industries are practically fading from sight. (Can you say mortgage broker […]