Pages

Showing posts with label Career. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Career. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

10 Things That Matter In Your Career | CAREEREALISM

10 Things That Matter In Your Career | CAREEREALISM

by John Heckers

Career MatterWhether you’re just beginning your career or are in the middle of a career transition, taking the time to think about what really matters to you in life can save you years, even decades, of heartache. Here are some things to consider:

1. Realize Money Isn’t Everything

Family often encourages you to go for the career where you can make the highest income. Unless you have a passion for the job that makes the highest income, going there is going to be a source of incredible misery for you. While paying the bills is important, happiness and satisfaction are even more important. Read more...

Photo Credit: Shutterstock

About John Heckers

John Heckers is president of Heckers Development Group, LTD, a consulting firm based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in Strategic Executive Coaching.


Enhanced by Zemanta

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Act Like a Business Owner to Advance Your Career | CAREEREALISM

Act Like a Business Owner to Advance Your Career | CAREEREALISM

Photo Credit: Shutterstock

 Whether you work for a global corporation, a small business, or for yourself, it is absolutely essential you THINK and ACT like an “owner” — “own” your job, own your role as a leader or manager, own your roles and responsibilities — put yourself in the shoes of a business owner, and think and behave as any owner would do.
This is not new career advice; many of us have heard this before, and many of us have probably given this advice to others. But what does it actually MEAN to think and act like a business owner?
Standing in the shoes of a business owner is a mind-set shift and in my opinion includes fully embracing the following as part of HOW you DO your job and how you THINK about your job:

1. Show Passion and Enthusiasm

Both your head and your heart need to be “in the game.” Your clients and customers need to see and “feel” your enthusiasm for what you do. Your colleagues, team mates and direct reports need to sense your passion for what you do. Passion and enthusiasm are the fuel for the energy that flows into your job. Others are drawn to you and inspired by you in direct correlation to level of sincere passion and enthusiasm you exhibit.
Think about it, can any business survive, long-term, if the owner is NOT truly passionate and enthusiastic about what he or she does? Read more.
Enhanced by Zemanta

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Your Next Employer MUST Hear This from You | The Savvy Intern by YouTern

Interns: Your Next Employer MUST Hear This from You | The Savvy Intern by YouTern




Your Next Employer MUST Hear This from You

Ever wonder what a potential boss wants to hear in an interview? What exactly should you say to increase your chances of receiving a job offer?
I recently heard some great advice that lined up with my previous experience as a human resources manager, so I thought I would share it with you!
Here are five things to communicate during an interview that will convince the employer you are a great hire…

Read more....


Enhanced by Zemanta

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

How to Write a Hot Cover Letter | CAREEREALISM

How to Write a Hot Cover Letter | CAREEREALISM
August 22, 2012 · By

How write hot cover letter image from Shutterstock
 “Focus,” said the master, “and the world will be yours…”

In today’s fast paced working environments focus has become a four-letter word. In a world where “multitask,” “app,” and 140 character tweets are creating a sensation nation that lives on caffeine, energy drinks, and coconut water, most HR professionals and employers destroyed their ability to focus years ago.

“I can always be interrupted,” and “I regularly juggle 15 projects with no problem,” are the new words of wisdom. There isn’t any time to think and meditate deeply, and there probably isn’t time to read your cover letter. All marketing begins with Audience and unless you are applying to be a Yoga instructor, the likelihood is that your audience isn’t patient. READ THE WHOLE ARTICLE.
Enhanced by Zemanta

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Ten Surefire Ways to Get Promoted

Ten Surefire Ways to Get Promoted

1. Get a Mentor
Four of every five promotions involve an employee who is being mentored by a superior.





















Do you feel like you've hit the proverbial glass ceiling, promotion-wise? The reality is that advancing in an organization involves far more than just being extremely competent at your job. Politics will play a role, of course, but you'll gain an even more advantageous position by finding ways to make yourself more well-rounded and valuable to your entire company—as opposed to just being the resident tech whiz. Creating this edge inevitably involves taking part in interdepartmental meetings and projects and attending industry events. It requires you to seek out internal influencers and make a valid case that you are capable of taking on other tasks and responsibilities. And it also may require you to ditch your jeans-and-sneakers wardrobe for clothing that’s more appropriate for business. For the following tips, we turned to professional resources such as Quintcareers.com and Your-career-change.com
Enhanced by Zemanta

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Mid-Year Review: 10 Questions to Ask Yourself Today | CAREEREALISM

Mid-Year Review: 10 Questions to Ask Yourself Today | CAREEREALISM



August 2, 2012 · by

As we enter the second half of the year, it’s a great time to set aside an hour or so – on a weekend or during your normal weekly planning time – and do a mid-year review.
Use this time to reflect back on the first six months of the year and make adjustments to your goals for the remainder of the year.

Consider these 10 questions to ask during your mid-year review:  [Read more...)



   
Enhanced by Zemanta

4 Tips For Dealing With Age Discrimination | CAREEREALISM

4 Tips For Dealing With Age Discrimination | CAREEREALISMBy Arnie Fertig

We live in a youth-obsessed society where “new and improved” trumps “time tested.” This carries over into the job market when employers reject the maturity and experience possessed by the fifty-something-year-old worker in favor of the thirty-something “up and comer.” Often I hear a lament like this from job hunters: “I’m 58 years old, out of work, and I’m not ready or financially able to retire. My age is really making it difficult to find a job.”

Sound familiar? An AARP June poll reveals that more than 25 percent of Massachusetts residents age 50 and older report that they or someone they know has experienced age discrimination. Despite the fact that it is illegal, it is nonetheless very real.
As an older worker, you can’t eliminate age discrimination. But you can learn what lies behind it and take steps to differentiate yourself from stereotypes. By doing so, you increase your chances of receiving serious consideration.

In my latest article which appears in U.S. News & World Report, I offer concrete suggestions to deal with age discrimination in hiring.

Read the full article. 

Enhanced by Zemanta