It can be overwhelming trying to choose a career. Even assuming that you have some idea of what you might want to do, there are just so many career paths out there. Who can keep track of them all or understand them? Not me - who works in the career space full time, and certainly not you, who has better things to do. Luckily, there are better ways to figure out what you want to do by homing in on … [Read more...]
An Elevator Pitch Example That Will Make You Excited To Give Yours
Have you been searching for an elevator pitch example, but only come up with dry, stuffy sounding templates that make you feel like a robot? I hear you. It's because what can happen with templates is they end up being like Mad Libs. You just fill in the blank with whatever words you think of, and what comes out the other end might end up sounding more like gobbledygook than anything you'd want to … [Read more...]
Add Value to Land a New Job
Whether you're looking to land a new job, get a promotion or network, the not-so-secret secret is to add value. But why? And what does that really mean? How do you do it? And how do you convince others of your ability to do it before it's been done? I'm so glad you asked. You see, lately I've spoken to quite a few people who've gotten caught in the trap of believing that networking or the … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Career Consulting Is Important For Everyone
You consult an expert for really every important matter in your life, from your finances, to buying a house, to your health, and it shouldn't be any different when it comes to something as important as your career. That's why career consulting is important for everyone. In fact, these days, getting career consulting is even more important than ever because of how rapidly the world of work is changing … [Read more...]
Career Guidance That Won’t Let You Down
Going to work can be really hard when the work feels empty. Just ask my client Jill. She had been working for a marketing consulting company for over 10 years and had excelled at it, but at this point the challenges were all gone. There was nothing left there for her to do, and work was feeling mundane. Jill is someone who thrives on what interests her, and because work wasn't it, she just couldn't … [Read more...]