Tag: Culture
A Simple Approach to Doing Well on Job Interviews: Be Yourself
Job seekers in 2017 face a labor market where employers are seeking a good culture fit. In part,...
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You’re Graduating! What to Look for in Your First Job (infographic)
Graduations from college and university will take up much of the month of May. Many graduates...
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Are Cover Letters Really Dead?
“Cover letters are dead!” scream headlines from Forbes and Fast Company. Is that true?...
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Reframe Job Interviews as a Conversation
Have you stopped yourself from applying for jobs because you decide you won’t like the...
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One Column Jobseekers Must Read
My one “must read” for jobseekers is Corner Office, in the New York Times, by Adam...
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How to Prepare Yourself to Get a Promotion
You can help prepare yourself to pursue a promotion by taking actions in the 4 areas leaders...
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The Most Underused Job Search Tool: Appreciation
Recently, I led a workshop for women (and 1 man) who are looking for their “right fit”...
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How Personality Assessments Empower You in Job Search
Self-awareness is a powerful tool for anyone who wants to get a job they enjoy, get a promotion,...
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How to Research the Company You Want to Work For (guest post)
I rarely run guest posts because I don’t have time to review them. But when Nicole Davies...
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Be Like Successful Contestants on “The Voice”: Show Your Passion!
I admit it: I watch The Voice on television. It’s great for this student of human nature,...
Read MoreBe Happy at Work: How to Identify the Culture in a Potential Employer
Micro-managing bosses. Back-stabbing colleagues. Unrealistic performance expectations. Favoritism. Unprofessional behavior. Unfair, capricious practices. Lack of respect for expertise. These are some of the reasons people...
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