New to the Job? Make Sure To Be An Observer

The most important thing you can do at the beginning of a new job is to observe. Think of the Alligator as it floats on the lake with just its eyes and ears above the water. Alligators and their cousins, crocodiles, have been around for millions of years while other...
SETTING YOURSELF APART IN AN INTERVIEW

SETTING YOURSELF APART IN AN INTERVIEW

  As you move up the ladder, job interviews become more complex.  Situational questions take the interview one step further; candidates are being evaluated on a variety of character traits as well as job related skills and experience, and the market is...
The Guide: Effective Leaders

The Guide: Effective Leaders

  PRESENCE Successful leaders have a certain “Je ne sais quoi” – an air of authority, trust, confidence and knowledge that inspires others to follow them and move towards the goals they have set. As someone moving up the ranks towards leadership, it’s imperative...
Cutting a Path Through Networking

Cutting a Path Through Networking

As professionals, we continuously work to hone our networking skills. Those in business development are always working to uncover a new business prospect. Job seekers are continuously building their networks to obtain job opportunity referrals that might not be...
Making Time to Learn

Making Time to Learn

As a longtime executive recruiter and career coach, I can appreciate the recent articles offering quick opportunities for people to supplement their incomes with “gig” type jobs. Pet sitting, running errands, doing telemarketing work, getting a part time...
Mutual Benefits in the Workplace

Mutual Benefits in the Workplace

Having meaningful relationships with people you work with has many benefits. For starters, work is much more enjoyable when you get along well with those around you. The happier you are at work, the more productive you will be. Having good working relationships is...