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Recipe for Success in the Free Agent Economy - by Howard Sambol- *** About Personal Branding - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2020 from Ford MyersIn recent years, there has been a lot of conversation about “personal branding.” Some have found the topic confusing or simply irrelevant. Others have embraced the concept, worked hard to develop their own personal brands, and found great success in the effort. There are even certification ...
Views: 671 - *** Career Coaching is a "Two-Way Street" - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Ford MyersPeople who are seriously considering engaging the services of a Career Coach usually ask many questions about what the advisor "will do or should do" in order to make the coaching relationship work for the client. This is certainly reasonable and understandable. However, there are also several ...
Views: 1468 - *** Career Success Requires Parallel Paths - by Submitted on May 26, 2016 from Ford MyersIn my career coaching practice, I often find myself telling clients that they need to pursue two parallel paths in order to achieve career success and satisfaction. They inevitably ask, “You mean I have to work in two different careers at the same time?” No, that’s not what I mean. Here are ...
Views: 1293 - *** Changing Careers in a Recession? Good or Bad Idea? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from David CouperWe are facing difficult times, for some of us terrible times. Is now the time to be thinking about a new career, or starting a new business or getting a new job? The answer lies in what your present situation is and what your goals are. If you are already in a growth industry working in a job ...
Views: 2347 - *** Closing The Interview “Deal” - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2015 from Ford MyersI recently featured an article in this e-newsletter about Accomplishment Stories. I’m going to assume that you have written and memorized your own Accomplishment Stories, that you’ve extensively practiced telling them, and that you’ve even used them in some interviews. To really leverage the ...
Views: 1139 - *** Congratulations! You Got The Job. Now What? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2014 from Ford Myers*You’ve finally landed the job. Is this a good time to settle in and take it easy for a while, or is this the worst time to take your foot off the “career gas pedal?” A lot of people in this situation might think, “Whew – now I can relax, cruise a while and rest on my laurels.” Actually, your ...
Views: 1301 - *** Flip The Script For Career Success - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2018 from Ford MyersSeveral years ago, I was working with a client who was brilliant, talented, accomplished and highly educated. (Let’s call her “Ashley”). She was the sort of person who should have had plenty of opportunities coming her way. Yet, Ashley was really struggling in her job search. During the course ...
Views: 908 - *** Follow-up Steps after the Interview – Strategies to Help You Get the Offer - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Ford MyersMy clients often express frustration after they’ve completed their interviews for a position they want. The common complaints include, “Why doesn’t the company call me back?” or “I feel like I have no power; all I can do is wait for an answer,” or “Can’t I do anything to make the employer say ...
Views: 1202 - *** Follow-Up Steps After The Interview: Strategies to Help You Get the Offer - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2021 from Ford MyersMy clients often express frustration after they’ve completed their interviews for a position they want. The common complaints include, “Why doesn’t the company call me back?” or “I feel like I have no power; all I can do is wait for an answer,” or “Can’t I do anything to make the employer say ...
Views: 521 - *** Good Perspectives for Tough Times – Benefits of Using a Career Coach in a Bad Economy - by Submitted on May 12, 2020 from Ford MyersThese are tough times to be sure. Aside from the tragic health crisis, the Coronavirus has sent global financial markets into a tailspin. In addition, the negative impact on employment has already been profound. To provide some “real world perspective,” here are a few relevant news clips from ...
Views: 565 - *** Handling Difficult Interview Questions - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Ford MyersI have noticed over the years in my Career Consulting practice that candidates often get "trapped" in interview questions that are designed to make them say something negative or self-defeating (which generally leads to rejection). Indeed, job-seekers are not even aware of how negative many of ...
Views: 1211 - *** Interview Questions You Can Ask – Generic and Specific - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2016 from Ford MyersA few years ago, I wrote an article about questions that job candidates can ask interviewers. The piece received very positive response, so I decided to update it and share a new tip to make your interviews even more successful. The most important interview questions might be the ones YOU ...
Views: 1124 - *** It’s Not About The Job; It’s About Your Life! - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2015 from Ford MyersWhen it comes to job search and career development, I think 99% of the population has it wrong and “does it backwards.” This realization comes from my more than 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, and after working with literally thousands of clients. Looking back, I believe that this ...
Views: 1286 - *** It’s Not About The Job; It’s About Your Life! - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2021 from Ford MyersWhen it comes to job search and career development, I think 99% of the population has it wrong and “does it backwards.” This realization comes from my more than 25 years of experience as a Career Coach, and after working with literally thousands of clients. Looking back, I believe that this ...
Views: 565 - *** New Year, New Career: The Power Plan for Career Success in 2016 - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2016 from Ford MyersAmericans make all kinds of New Year’s resolutions – to lose weight, to stop smoking, or spend more time with family and friends. However, one rarely hears anyone say, “I’m committed to improving my career situation this year.” To encourage this sort of work-related resolution, I have ...
Views: 1219 - *** Performing an Internal Career Audit - by Submitted on May 29, 2015 from Ford MyersWould you like to get your career on track, with more power and momentum than ever before? Are you prepared to create the focused and productive career that you know you are capable of having — one that will give you great satisfaction and financial reward? When you think back to prior career ...
Views: 1259 - *** Perpetual Career Management – The Interview - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2019 from Ford MyersThis month’s Feature Article is actually the transcript of an interview that was recently conducted at the offices of Career Potential, LLC. Ford’s associate, Susan Fletcher, asks important questions about how long-term career management ensures maximum success. SUSAN: What is the difference ...
Views: 681 - *** Plug Into the Competition and Win - by Submitted on May 26, 2016 from Ford MyersOne important way that you can improve your odds in the job search is to research and be aware of the competition. There are two kinds of competition in this context: other companies in your field and other professionals in roles similar to yours. Always know who they are and what they’re doing. ...
Views: 1132 - *** Plug Into the Competition and Win - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2022 from Ford MyersOne important way that you can improve your odds in the job search is to research and be aware of the competition. There are two kinds of competition in this context: other companies in your field and other professionals in roles similar to yours. Always know who they are and what they’re doing. ...
Views: 495 - *** Productive Career Strategies During The Coronavirus Pandemic - by Submitted on May 12, 2020 from Ford MyersNormal channels and methods for face-to-face networking have been disrupted by the Coronavirus pandemic. But we don’t have to stop networking! Instead, we should shift our networking to online and virtual channels (including e-mail and telephone)! You can still maintain your existing network ...
Views: 560 - *** Resumes: A Waste of Time? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2009 from David CouperIt is well known that 80% of jobs are not advertised yet job hunters still focus on the 20% that are. For the jobs that aren’t advertised – that is, aren’t on job sites, in the papers or posted with recruiters, you need to network – that is, make contacts that can get you in front of the ...
Views: 1060 - *** Sales 101 in Job Interviews - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2016 from Ford MyersThe information below was excerpted from a recent article written by Marc Cenedella, Founder of The Ladders. It offers a perfect introduction to this month’s topic, “Sales 101 in Job Interviews.” The most successful hot dog cart in New York City isn’t a hot dog cart at all. It’s “The Halal ...
Views: 1214 - *** The Importance of “Third Party Validation” in Job Search - by Submitted on May 15, 2017 from Ford MyersWhen you’re conducting a job search, you need to “sell yourself.” You need to tell everyone who will listen how fabulous you are and how qualified you are. Right? Well, sort-of. Of course you have to “sell yourself,” but there is a better way to establish your desired impression or ...
Views: 1009 - *** The Power of “Pull Marketing” in Your Job Search - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2015 from Ford MyersWhen you’re searching for a new job, would you rather be “chasing after employers,” or would you rather have employers “chasing after you?” The answer is quite obvious – given a choice, you’d much rather have employers chasing after you! Is this some fantasy or “pipe dream?” No, the choice is ...
Views: 1213 - *** Thinking of Changing Careers? Here’s How to Get Started. - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2015 from Ford MyersIf you’re seriously considering making a career change, it will be important to go through some preliminary “internal exercises” to discover what type of role would be best for you. Here at Career Potential, LLC, we use at least seven exercises that are very powerful. These are explained in ...
Views: 1253 - *** Use of The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator in Outplacement - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2016 from Ford MyersBefore discussing how type is used in the field of outplacement, we should first define what the word “outplacement” means. It is: the career consulting services provided to an organization to facilitate a reduction in workforce. Corporate outplacement is actually a benefit that the employer ...
Views: 1182 - *** Working with Executive Recruiters - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2019 from Ford MyersLet’s make one thing clear right from the start – executive search firms, recruiters, and employment agencies are not in business to help you land a job. The recruiter is not your advocate, your friend, or your agent. Recruiters, employment agencies, and search firms are merely channels through ...
Views: 667 - *** Your Compensation Negotiation Strategy - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2015 from Ford MyersBack in September of 2012, I published an article in this e-newsletter titled, "Salary Negotiation: 21 Rules of the Game." The piece provided specific tips and techniques for increasing your salary offers. In this article, we're going to "step back" and take a broader view of the salary ...
Views: 1205 - *** “Red Flags” – Warning Signs to Watch-Out For in Job Search - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2016 from Ford MyersIn all my years of experience in the career services field, I have coached thousands of job seekers through their searches and career transitions. I have also worked as an executive recruiter, filling positions for corporate clients. I have seen the hiring process from the perspectives of ...
Views: 1249 - ***"Oblocks" To Living Out Your Dreams - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2007 from Stacey MayoWhat stops you from living out your dreams? Over the years, I have coached thousands of people in living out their dreams and have heard at least as many reasons why people don't believe they can make them happen. I have nicknamed these challenges "Oblocks" - obstacles that block us and occur as ...
Views: 1763 - ***5 Resume Tips - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David Couper1. Sell yourself! List your top accomplishments and your biggest successes that will wow prospective hiring managers. 2. Write for the reader not you! Include the information that the employer wants to know and is interested in. 3. Keep it clean! Don't include gimmicks, graphics, or goofy ...
Views: 677 - ***A Word about Career Assessments - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesEach year, millions of people will begin a new career. This may be because they have just gotten out of college and are starting out in the world, or it could be because our economy has gone downhill very fast, and many people are losing their jobs or being laid off. There are even lots of ...
Views: 720 - ***After the Interview: The What and Why of the Cover Thank You Letter - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesMany people who are going through a career change assume that their job is done after the interview. After that final hand shake, it’s not up to them anymore. After that final goodbye, it’s up to the hiring manager to make contact and determine if another interview or an offering is necessary. ...
Views: 968 - ***Apples to Apples - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderHow Much Does it Really Cost to Become a Coach? How to read between the lines and know what you actually receive from coach training. Put Away Your Spreadsheet! So, you are beginning to consider coach training as a possible next step - either for use within your career or as a livelihood. ...
Views: 4602 - ***Are You Doing Something You Love Each And Every Day? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2007 from Stacey MayoIt is easy to get caught up in the day-to-day stress of everyday life: deadlines to meet, schedules to keep, unexpected expenses, conflicts to resolve, illness of loved ones, to name a few. Amidst all this, it is easy to for me to lose sight of why I do what I do - my purpose for being. I ...
Views: 1733 - ***Back to School or Not? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperFor me going back to school was a complicated decision. I didn't need to but "I thought it would be a good idea". I was totally right about that. I was lucky enough to attend a school where what I learned would not only have a direct impact on my career but on my life and personal growth. ...
Views: 670 - ***Back to Work Advice that You Need - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesGoing back to work can be a very exciting time, but it is also a time that can really make you nervous. Those nerves can literally drive you up the wall and even cause you to get cold feet when going to your first interview. What you really need is to conjure up the confidence that you already ...
Views: 749 - ***Back to Work Advice – The Best Back to Work Advice You Will Ever Get is to Be Aware of Your Assets - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIf you have been away from the work arena for a few years, or even a few months, it can seem a bit overwhelming to think about going back into the fray. You may feel as though you have missed too much while you have been away, that it is hopeless to think you can ever catch up. You may feel just ...
Views: 726 - ***Basics of a Resume Sample - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesA resume serves the sole purpose of marketing an individual to the potential employers. It should therefore be written in the best way possible for you to achieve that dream job. There are basics that you need to consider when writing any kind of resume. Writing something appealing to the ...
Views: 827 - ***Basics to Networking Online for a Job - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesSocial networks are structure made of nodes mainly individuals or specific organizations. These are ties developing from precise types of interdependency, including values, ideas, visions, financial exchange, sexual relationships, friendship kinship, conflict or trade. Networking online has ...
Views: 773 - ***Best Networking Practices in a Job Search - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesThere are many practices that involve networking for a job. These practices however require that you adopt the best which will give you the desired results in the pursuit of job seeking. On online networking, seeking for a job is done in a completely different way. Social networking is what ...
Views: 772 - ***Can You Have Your Cake and Eat It? Or Not? The Choice to Be Freelance or Fulltime Sliced and Served! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperI have done both and loved (and hated) both. Self Employed Pros 1. Freedom! You work as much as you like, when you like, where you like and dressed in what you like. 2. Money! A successful freelancer or consultant can make significantly more than the same job as an employee. And there ...
Views: 626 - ***Career Assessments - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperThe Meyers Briggs Assessments gives you useful information on yourself and how that can applies to your career. It is a widely used tool that is valid and well thought of. www.Keirsey.com has a free version of the Meyers Briggs test. It is a handy no cost way of finding out about yourself. ...
Views: 718 - ***Career Development – Go For the Gusto, Make More Education Part of Your Career Development Plan - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesWhen you are making your career development plans, if you are interested in advancing to higher paid jobs, you may need to factor in more education. Depending on the field you are working in you may get to a certain level and get stuck if you do not have a college degree. But do not let that ...
Views: 688 - ***Career Development – Phase One of Your Career Development Plan is Getting the Job, Phase Two is Getting to the Next Level - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesJust because you got the job you wanted does not mean that you should settle in and be content with this position. If you are interested on advancing, you should always be looking to the future. Once you are on the job, find out what may be available and when you can be considered for ...
Views: 732 - ***Career Development – The First Ninety Days in Your New Career Development Plan Can Be Very Important - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesWhen you are changing careers, the first ninety days of your new job are very important. Once you are hired, the first ninety days or three months is considered your probation period. During this time, either you or your new employer can change your mind. Just because you got hired, does not ...
Views: 1176 - ***Career Development: Where Is The Line Between Your Work and Life? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2011 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranI’ve noticed that many people struggle to identify where the line should be between their work priorities and their life priorities some call it work-life balance. This struggle gets especially significant when a person is going through major career upheavals like switching jobs or changing ...
Views: 2158 - ***Coping with Long Term Unemployment - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from David CouperWhen does your unemployment become long term? Some experts say after six months. I say that in this market after a year is more accurate. Here’s why? In a good job market it can often take at least three months to find a management or professional job. Even if you find a job and interview ...
Views: 2706 - ***Coping with Long Term Unemployment - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesWhen does your unemployment become long term? Some experts say after six months. I say that in this market after a year is more accurate. Here’s why? In a good job market it can often take at least three months to find a management or professional job. Even if you find a job and interview ...
Views: 1144 - ***Current State of Affairs with Recruiters - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperJust as the market for some jobs have shrunk with outsourcing, cost-cutting and now the R word, so some recruiters are finding themselves squeezed. Internal recruiters may have to find applicants for 40-50 jobs and although external recruiters will be looking for less openings they could be ...
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