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Back in the day, people would work for the same company for decades. Those days are now long gone and, as we emerge from COVID, it has become common for people to rethink their future and search for something more from their career. If this sounds like you, then you are likely looking to either switch jobs, careers or change …
There are tough days and stressful periods at work. We all feel tired, drained of energy, and we lack motivation at some point. In most cases, talking things over with a friend, spouse, or getting a good night’s sleep is all that’s needed to get your head back in the game. But it’s starting to bother you, this insistent, buzzy …
When it’s taking some time to find that new job, it can wreak havoc on your self-worth and self-esteem. The process can be corrosive. The longer you remain in your search, the more anxious, and less confident you can get, making it even harder to land that new job. Confidence is essential and on your own, difficult to maintain with …
We all encounter some obstacles and challenges along the road to building a career. Perhaps you’re feeling drained both physically and mentally with your day-to-day routine. Or maybe your work doesn’t feel meaningful anymore. When you find yourself facing difficult job-related challenges, hiring a career coach can be hugely beneficial. Professional career coaches are trained and skilled in assisting any …
Some careers seem to maintain a powerful allure Many people fantasizing about leaving their jobs for careers that seem to offer deep meaning, like teaching or non-profit work, or apparent autonomy, like entrepreneurship. Others are attracted by high-status, high-pay occupations such as law and consulting. Still others want to work in broadcasting or publishing, for example, which maintain a glamorous …
It’s natural to wonder the reasons you didn’t get an interview – or perhaps make it to the second round – for a job you thought was a perfect fit. Related: 5 Tips To Ace The In-Person Interview While I always feel it’s best to ask the hiring manager what went wrong, do a little self-analysis first. Didn’t get a call …
A person holds several jobs over the course of their career. Changing jobs within the same field of work is easier to do than switching careers. When you switch careers the person may have to begin at the bottom of the ladder and progress like any new entrant to that field. Someone who holds a job usually does it mainly …
There are two kinds of job searches, proactive and reactive. Most people use reactive job search strategies, which means they look for job openings and then apply to ones that interest them. So, when you send your resume to recruiters and respond to job board postings, you are really at the mercy of what comes up. In a proactive job search, you pick the …
Denver is ranked among 10 “hot cities for IT pros in 2015” by InformationWeek. The business-technology news outlet used data for the year ending in January from tech jobs site Dice.com to compare markets with at least 500 information-technology job listings. “Recruiters at both Eliassen and Mondopicked Denver among their hottest IT hiring markets so far in 2015,” the report says. “It’s one …
It’s no secret – writing your own resume is hard! In only a few seconds, you need to engage and intrigue the hiring staff, and prove you’re worth an interview. But how can you do that? Related: 3 Tips To Get Your Resume In The ‘Yes’ Pile If you feel like you’re in a resume writing rut you may be too …
“Pain Letters” rather than Cover Letters, Demonstrate That You’ve Done Your Homework – And Know How To Put Yourself In An Employer’s Shoes. Conjuring up a fresh, eye-catching, perfectly phrased cover letter feels like an exercise in futility after your fourth—or fourteenth—application sent to the void. Mired in a job hunt, all you really want to say is, “Hire me, …
Unemployment is not easy… Especially when you’ve been out of a job for more than six months. You don’t know what day it is, you don’t have to wake up early (at least not for work), and you’ve developed a not-so-friendly relationship with your computer. Related: The 3-Step ‘Beat Unemployment’ Plan In the more extreme of cases, your bills may be …
There is a right way to win at work It is always important to maintain a friendly workplace environment. Your co-workers are the people you are going to see for most of your waking hours, so it would be a good idea to get along with them. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to win at work and accelerate …
Our client Christopher knew something was wrong. “It just didn’t make sense,” he said. “I job-hunted for six months as a full-time job. I customized my resumes and cover letters. I followed every instruction to the letter. I took over thirty online tests in that time, and I got no interviews. My background is a perfect match for at least …
