Are you dissatisfied with your job, or reading the writing on the wall that suggests it may be time to think of your own exit strategy? If so, you are in good company. A Mercer’s What’s Workingâ„¢ survey last year, conducted over two quarters, included 2,400 workers in the U.S. They found, “nearly one in three (32%) U.S. workers is seriously considering leaving his or her organization at the present time, up sharply from 23% in 2005.†[Read more…] about Tired of looking for a job? 5 tips to prepare to start your own business
What job seekers can learn from the presidential campaign
Presidential campaigns in the U.S. make me think a lot about job seekers, and not because jobs and who can “create” the most jobs in Washington are the #1 topics on everyone’s minds. Let’s face it, running for office is the longest, extended interview anyone could imagine. [Read more…] about What job seekers can learn from the presidential campaign
How to find and apply for jobs
The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported there were 12.8 million unemployed, but 3.7 million unfilled positions. Despite the fact that there are approximately 40,000 job posting sites online, job seekers are challenged to find the best opportunities for them, and employers struggle to identify the best candidates. [Read more…] about How to find and apply for jobs
On the radio with Maggie Mistal today!
I’m excited to announce my co-author, Laura Labovich, and I will be Maggie Mistal’s guests on her radio program, “Making a Living” on Martha Stewart Living Radio, SIRIUS/XM 110 TODAY to share tips from our new book, 100 Conversations for Career Success. Tune in at 5PM Eastern/2PM Pacific – see below for a link to a free trial of SIRIUS.
Some topics we’ll be discussing, via the Facebook page for Maggie’s show. (Be sure to visit and “Like” Maggie’s page!)
Afraid of cold calling a career contact? You could be missing out on opportunities. Learn how to master the cold call.
Phone communication is more important than ever! Learn to wow your audience on the phone.
Why now is the perfect time to be generous with your network (and creative ways to let your network know you care about them).
How to create a personal marketing plan that’s much more helpful than the mass email when it’s time to tell your network you are looking for a job!
If you haven’t listened in to Maggie’s show, you are missing out! Her past guests include: Martha Stewart, Deepak Chopra, Stephen Covey, Sally Field, Patricia Heaton, Ty Pennington, Barbara Corcoran, Dilbert creator Scott Adams and Henry Winkler. Maggie is a real pro and always has good advice for her callers seeking their best career paths.
You can call today, or any Friday on her career hotline: 1-866-675-6675.
How NOT to ask for help with your job hunt
You’ve heard it over and over—networking is key to helping you find a job. You may not know that asking everyone you see to help you land an opportunity could be one of your worst job-hunting mistakes. Why? Most people have no idea how to help you. Of course, they want to assist, but without your specific guidance, they don’t always know how to proceed. [Read more…] about How NOT to ask for help with your job hunt