When you first start looking for jobs, one of the most daunting things is just how time-consuming it actually is. As annoying as it may be, it makes sense. You spend more time working than just about anything else. It’s a really important process, and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. So, what’s the right way to keep yourself from going crazy when you’re looking for a job? Read more
Finding your passion is NOT all in a day’s work.
People are always saying that…follow your passion. Do what you love, the money will follow. If you do what you love, you never work a day in your life. Sounds great, right? Sure, unless you don’t know what that is or how to get to get there.
I talk to people all the time who either know what it is that they love to do and just can’t quite put it all together or people who just haven’t figured it out yet. The advice that seems to resonate the most with each of these people is that it’s the little things. It’s not always about the dream job that you always wanted or pursuing a seemingly impossible feat like being the next big star on Broadway. For many people, it’s about enjoying your life and finding a career, or even a company, that supports that. Read more
Beyond the Resume…the Elevator Pitch
It amazes me, but 90% of jobseekers aren’t able to quickly articulate what’s unique about them as a candidate.
It’s not as complicated as it may sound. For example, a sales executive has to be good at selling, right? So just saying you’re an excellent closer doesn’t differentiate you from the rest. However, being an excellent closer with an advanced ability to present high-level technical solutions or being an excellent closer with an ability to train, mentor and motivate team members may help. I use the initial phone call to uncover each client’s value proposition and the summary section to define it. Read more
