Treat everyone you meet as a potential employer, every task you complete as part of your interview and keep every door open. You’ll never know what is out there for you if you don’t allow every possible opportunity to come your way. Do your research. You should know the ins and outs of every company that […]
1. Ask Plenty of Questions There’s a commonly held myth that asking questions is a sign of weakness. However, when directed at the most successful people in your industry, the exact opposite is true. Asking questions helps you expand your knowledge base, which will open you up to new and exciting opportunities. Asking questions also […]
Regularly Take On New Challenges Does your company have a client that no one else wants to service? Then this is your chance to learn more about handling difficult customers. When you take on new challenges, you expand your resume and you often surprise yourself at how much you already know. Become a Resource for […]
Never assume defeat. This is one the of most dangerous things you can do to yourself professionally. If you had an interview that didn’t sit well with you, a meeting with a client that went shakier than expected, or a pitch that didn’t go a fluid as you would have hoped — don’t automatically put […]
Beat the Clock to Beat Your Nerves! Nothing can make a stressful situation more stressful than anticipation and dread… Having to wait all day for an interview is a quick and easy way to build up a major case of the butterflies. Rather than spend the whole day worrying and building yourself into a frenzied ball of […]
As an employee, you are essentially a small business of one. Your employer is the customer, and you must focus on how to increase your skills to be more desirable. Do everything you can to make your boss look good. They will remember this when it is time for a promotion or a raise. The […]
Focus on professional success before looking for happiness in your career. It sounds weird to tell someone that they shouldn’t seek happiness in their job, but it really is a great piece of advice. Why? Because often times, the company you work for could care less if you’re happy with what you do. Your company […]
Send your Resume and Cover Letter by mail instead of online. Why it works: It’s different. You stand out. It shows off your professionalism, communication and writing skills. It breaks the monotony of the recruiter’s or hiring manager’s day (in a good way). It’s not cold and impersonal. It’s gutsy and people love to see […]
Don’t Limit Yourself to Online Applications You want that job search to last and last? Well, then continue to rely solely on submitting online applications. You want to accelerate this bad boy? Don’t stop once you apply online for that position. Start finding and then endearing yourself to people working at that company of interest. Schedule […]
Review your network. How often do you go back and review the people you’ve worked with before. Previous managers may have new jobs now, so it can help you to keep in touch with them along the way. Former co-workers may be in management positions. Reconnect with people from your career and find out if […]