Great Occupations

It's Veterans Day, so in honor of our troops in present and past wars, I want to share a very inspiring and amazing story. It's about a courageous young man who lost his legs during the war in Afghanistan. It's about the spirit of support - of those who believed in him and wouldn't let him stay in a coma. It's about the human spirit of perseverance and the will to rise up against the odds... Read the rest of this entry »

This past week a job seeker sent me the following question: "After nearly 6 months I have two interviews next week! Any quick tips?" Here are some top-of-the-mind tips I gave her... Read the rest of this entry »

Despite Wade Phillips accomplishments in the past, in 2010 he was fired. But, it's really no different than your job or my job. At some point, someone in management will question your level of results - maybe just not as quickly as it does in the Dallas Cowboys organization. Read the rest of this entry »

Finding a job takes work. We know the pain and anguish over not being employed. Quite frankly, it sucks. When we have a job we hate working. When we don't have a job, we can't wait to work. Finding that balance of doing "something you love" for a "company you respect" is the recipe for work you love. Whether you are looking for work or looking for work you love, make sure you are taking the steps to find that Great Occupation! Read the rest of this entry »

After you get clear of the baggage and get clear about what you want, you want to get clear about what you have to offer. In the READY module of the Job Search Boot Camp, we like to call this your Value Proposition. Below are 4 areas we suggest you self-examine so you can bring it all together for a prospective employer. This will be especially important for when you’re faced with that all-important question, “Why should I hire you?” Read the rest of this entry »