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.
Tagged: interviewing
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.
Interviewing is not all about you
Preparing your answers for the most frequently asked interview questions is a good start, but if you don’t know the context of the role you are vying for, or are unaware of the real needs of the employer, you still won’t make it to the final rounds.
Size Does Matter
Titles don’t necessarily reflect the same level of responsibility, nor do they mean the same thing across industries.
Be clear about your goals before you interview
It is critical for you to understand how and why the job you are interviewing for plays into the scheme of things.
Communicating for Results: Avoiding Miscommunications and Unnecessary Conflict
Even with the best intentions, there are still times when our communications (or our failure to communicate) end up leading us down the wrong path. When this takes place, it is necessary to restate, repair or recover from a misstep or misstatement.
Communicating for Results:In Person
It’s important to communicate in a way that will ensure that the intent of your message is received. When preparing for a job interview (or an important business meeting), it is critical to be conscious of how all of these factors can distort the outcome if not planned out in advance.
Communicating for Results
Missed communications can turn into missed opportunities. If you have felt unheard or misunderstood and are still licking your wounds, let’s take a look at some things to consider about your contribution to any kind of miscommunication.
Job Seekers: Self-Sabotage
Years ago I came up with a list of self-defeating behaviors that can sabotage efforts to becoming employed. A colleague’s advice was to flip all of my statements into desired behaviors or proposed actions...
Stop Waiting for a Job and Go to Work!
An epiphany hit me recently after reading an article about the current status of job loss in Washington State. Reporting “no jobs” does not necessarily mean there is “no work available.” The term “jobless,”...
