Getting Hired
Workplace Coach: Job hunters may face new sort of interview
The average worker over 35 will job hunt every five to eight years (those under the age of 35 every three to five years). Though most would agree that interviewing well is critical to securing a good job, a surprising number of job hunters are poorly prepared for the interviewing process — with predictable results. [...]
Continue reading...Workplace Coach: What to do — and not — at a new job
Congratulations — you got a new job! No doubt you are anxious to make a good first impression. You can bet your new co-workers and boss are anxious to see how you will fit in. Here are some tips to get you off on the right foot. Dos. Have a positive attitude. Attitude speaks volumes [...]
Continue reading...Workplace Coach: Here’s how to get a job that fits you perfectly
Estimates are that the average young worker today will change careers (not jobs) seven times in his or her professional lifetime. While searching for a better-fitting job can be time-consuming and frustrating, here are some fundamentals that can increase your odds of landing the job you seek. First, it’s always easier to find another job [...]
Continue reading...Workplace Coach: What not to do during a job interview — Part 2
A JOB INTERVIEW can be a golden opportunity to move up in your career or improve your life. It’s prudent, therefore, to do everything you can to increase your odds of landing a desirable position. Like first dates, job interview first impressions are critical (and can change your life!). Continuing from where we left off [...]
Continue reading...Workplace Coach: What not to do during the job interview
THIS WEEK’S column is the first of two on a topic that applies to all professionals: job interviews. As a coach, I often help professionals prepare to secure what are many times the biggest career opportunities of their lives, from entry-level positions to senior executive positions requiring board of directors’ review and approval. For many [...]
Continue reading...Workplace Coach: Boomers who need work will find their experience welcomed
Faced with today’s tight economy, significant stock market declines and companies downsizing, many potential retirees are considering the tough realities of postponing retirement and job hunting. Employers find the “boomer” resume a mixed message: many years of experience, but someone who may be on the verge of retirement. For many older job seekers, finding themselves [...]
Continue reading...Workplace Coach: Finding a ‘right fit’ job can improve happiness
If you are frequently bored, anxious or apathetic in your job, there is a high probability that your current job simply isn’t a good fit with your talents and skills. Success in your career is up to you. Finding a job that matches your interests, skills and talents is key to success and job satisfaction. [...]
Continue reading...Workplace Coach: Tips for boomers who are seeking work
The average age of retirement is extending rapidly because of increased life expectancy (and health — the good news) along with rapidly shrinking nest-egg reserves and an increased cost of living. As a result, many older “boomers” are re-entering the work force. This week’s focus: how older workers can better prepare for job interviews. Job [...]
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