Archive for Video Blog
Should you jump off the bridge for your dream job?
Posted by: | CommentsCheck out my latest YouTube video as I discuss why some risk and a leap of faith are required to make a career change. Listen to this message to learn the importance of managing the risks along the way. You have to take smart, measured and calculated risks on your career path. Don’t just jump off the bridge and do something crazy.
Everyday Networking Opportunities
Posted by: | CommentsWatch my latest YouTube video where I discuss a USNews.com article that I was featured in about creative and alternative places that can be used as networking opportunities. In this video I give specific networking tips about how to make the most of your networking events.
There are so many places we don’t even think of as networking opportunities. I’ve had clients get interviews at weddings through their in-laws, through their daycare provider, at sports viewing parties at bars and through friends who knew someone was going to be laid off before the company posted their job opening. The bottom line is networking really can happen anywhere, as cliché as that may sound.
If you’re in the job market, act professionally wherever you go. Put your best foot forward just in case. That doesn’t mean be stuffy, just be mindful of the impression you are making. Have some good icebreakers prepared for any networking event. What is something you can say to approach people and start a conversation? Have a way to gracefully exit a conversation as well. Even by simply closing things out with “It was great to meet you,” “Can we stay in touch?” or “May I follow up with you in a few weeks?” Make a plan for staying in touch with them so you design how you can best help each other in the long run.
What’s the best way to quit your job?
Posted by: | CommentsCheck out my latest YouTube video where I discuss a WSJ.com article I was featured in about how to quit your job gracefully. This can be a tough situation that you need to handle professionally, while not burning any bridges. Follow the tips in this video to learn the best way to quit your job, while leaving a good impression.
Keep in touch after your job interview
Posted by: | CommentsWatch this YouTube video as I discuss how job interviews can be more than just a career opportunity. Even if you don’t get the position, you can leverage that job interview into a learning experience down the line. If you contact the interviewer afterwards, you can see what you could have done to improve. Keep in touch with them to continue networking with them. This is a great networking and learning opportunity, to take advantage of it.
Solidify you strengths for a successful job search
Posted by: | CommentsWatch my latest video as I discuss job search and knowing your brand. Before you embark on your job search for your dream job, you need to fully understand your strengths. What do people compliment you on or come to you advice for? What comes naturally to you? You need to understand your audience, and yourself to be successful in your career transition.
The foundation for your job search
Posted by: | CommentsWatch my latest YouTube video as I discuss the importance of having the right attitude in your job search. You can take all the action you want in your job search but without a positive attitude, your efforts will not be as fruitful. This is why having the right attitude is so important. It is the foundation for your job search.
Tips for your job search – Before you contact a job recruiter
Posted by: | CommentsCheck out my latest YouTube video. I talk about the 3 things you need to have in place before you contact a recruiter to help with your job search. Recruiters can’t help you with your career direction. You have to know your direction before you reach out to them.
