Killed Career Mojo

What’s Killing Your Career Mojo?

…f working at their company. What I’ve learned is that by going through an assessment process, which is the very foundation of a good career decision, clarity will appear. In our current very complex and ever-evolving job market, it’s essential to perform due diligence before making a change. Understanding the root cause of your dissatisfaction is critical to avoiding finding yourself right back where you started. While I personally conduct these k…

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Networking that makes you cringe – don’t be one too!

…r back, move on to someone more receptive. 6. Don’t network. Networking is completely useless. I would much prefer to get in the trenches with people. That’s not networking, that’s getting to know what people are made of through action and behavior, not cocktails and small talk. When I go to a conference, it’s because I want a seat at the table there. When I attend an event, it’s to learn and teach. I often take time to help people, but I never “n…

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Great Manager’s Top Qualities

…ties from one employee to another. 3. Managers should be able to properly assess the skills of each team member. Employees have different core competencies, skills, and talents that they can contribute to the company. A good manager will be able to pinpoint these skills so that he can help the employee further harness his potential. Managers should be aware of any workshops and seminars that he could send his employees to. Allowing them to have tr…

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Why You Haven’t Heard Back From Recruiters

…, use them. Hiring managers are risk averse and are not always trained at assessing candidates. For this reason, people frequently rely on referrals they can trust. 7. Your reputation follows you. It is not uncommon for a recruiter to make a few calls to former co-workers to get some background on you without asking for your permission. Make sure you know your reputation in the marketplace. 8. All contact with an executive recruiter is documented….

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Why Your Employees Think They’d Be a Better Boss

…culture. And even if they do leave, they’ll remember your generosity and recommend your company as a great place to work. 3. They think you should hire better people. I was really surprised that this desire, expressed by 35 percent of respondents, ranked only slightly below their top choice. Put these top two results together, and they paint an unflattering picture: Employees seem to believe that neither their colleagues, nor they themselves, are…

New Job

New Job – Starting it Right

…n front of your own desire to be promoted, or learn new skills. This selflessness will be recognized, and give you freedom down the line to pursue your own interests. 5. Be creative Many of your colleagues, especially ones who have been in the organization for a while, will be doing their jobs, and probably doing them well. As a new employee you have a unique perspective as to what improvements could be made to the team’s work. And, you may even h…

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Job Search – The Absolute BEST Time To Look!

…with a more balanced and healthy lifestyle approach, we’d actually have less anxiety and stress. Here are three ways to start your job search the day you start you next job: 1. Network internally. Make it a point to get to know everyone you work with – not only what their role is in the organization, but a bit about their background and experience. You have the perfect excuse to do so when you’re first introduced to your new organization, so take…

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Connect – Without Seeming Self-Serving.

…eling instantly disappear. And you’re a lot less likely to connect, much less become a customer. Want to connect with people without seeming self-serving? Want to keep in touch with your customers without seeming obvious or gratuitous? It’s easy. The key is to have a reason: an unselfish reason. The key is to get or stay in touch in a meaningful and memorable way–unforced, natural, and with a purpose that benefits the other person, not you. Here a…