Keeping options open vs. failing to commit
Failing to commit has sometimes been recognized as a West Coast issue, but I haven’t seen hard statistics about it. I don’t really know if this trend is limited to one area or not,...
Tagged: career assessment
Why changing jobs is less of a problem in today’s market.
A substantial part of my work is helping people identify why they are unhappy at work and figure out what they need to do about it. The other end of that is helping them...
Keep your own scorecard
If you are dreading your next performance evaluation (for either real or imaginary reasons), then it’s time to start keeping your own scorecard so you can determine exactly where you stand. Your next review...
Try a little urgency
It’s never been a practice of mine to blow smoke up someone’s rear so they can feel better about being unemployed. My approach is a pretty pragmatic one. If you’re not working, aren’t financially...
Learning Perseverance and Grit
There are skills that can be learned to survive adversity or financial downturn. Using planning, perseverance, willpower and grit, we have found a way to succeed.
New Year and a New Plan
If the thought of leaving your current position has crossed your mind, take control of the process and make it a move that counts. Avoid a knee-jerk reaction to apply for a posted position that catches your eye and start the year fresh with a solid plan for making a strategic change that steers you toward your ideal situation rather than yet another dead end. Learn more..
Taming a Random Search
There is a big difference between random acts and keeping an open mind. Random acts tend to take a person in many directions, without much discrimination or evaluation, and can use up considerable energy....
Are you ready to React or Effectively Respond?
How fast are you able to take action when an opportunity surfaces or a lead comes your way? People say the first step to success (winning) is showing up. The next step is knowing...
