Is your ego bigger than a 5th grader’s?
Big egos and dreams of what used to be can dim the prospects of even the brightest stars.
Author: Sherri Edwards
Employment therapy Rᵪ
You could call me the Reluctant Therapist.
Contacting agency recruiters only when you need a job? That is not networking.
Contacting recruiters as your only job-search effort is a passive approach.
Are your job hunting shoes stuck in quicksand?
Are your job hunting shoes stuck in quicksand?
Do you know why you are unemployed?
Unless you are aware of the circumstances that led to your layoff or termination and are also very clear about your current market value, you’ll be unable to craft a strategy for moving forward.
An active professional network is like insurance
Maintaining a professional network is like having car insurance – it’s a pretty big risk to drive without it.
Procrastination works against you
Procrastination sets someone up for a zero percent chance of winning and ultimately contributes to low self-esteem.
Sometimes you need to step back to get ahead
Being told you are overqualified may boost your ego, but it does not pay the bills.
Be someone people are happy to refer
Referrals can go south pretty quickly when the referred party fails to follow up or isn’t prepared for the requested outcome.
Non-communication is the new normal
Overall, failing to follow through ends up leaving situations fertile for mistakes, wasted time and increased costs — and, at times, opportunities are missed all together.
