A resume or LinkedIn profile is hopeless without keywords. It’s what people search when they are trying to find you. So you have to know your own functional buzzwords specific to you.
Q & A: Careers and Transitions Post COVID-19
How to Navigate a Career Transition Transitioning functions is going to be very difficult. You should really knuckle down within your own environment. It’s something you are an expert, then you feel comfortable with them because as soon as you shift across a few degrees, there are other experts and thousands and thousands of experts […]
Successful Social Media Habits when Searching for a Job
I am Martin Buckland a global executive career management practitioner. Today we’re going to talk about the top six successful social media habits. I call myself a LinkedIn junkie. I’m always on LinkedIn because I teach it. I know how I use it and I want my clients to use it all the time. You […]
How to Achieve Your Career Goals
Today we are talking about how a Career Coach can help you achieve your career goals with minimum pitfalls. Working with a career coach is a partnership. It is a collaboration to jointly evaluate your skills and through these coaching sessions we will probably determine many more skills, that are valuable in your career advancement, […]
Who Owns Your Career? You or Your Employer?
Almost one quarter of your life will be spent at work. Do you own your career? Take charge now to be happy, work at a great company and be well compensated.
The Top Eight Job Search Myths
ROI on a job search can be high if you are fully knowledgeable of the process but be aware that myths abound. Let’s debunk some of the top myths.
CONTEMPLATING A JOB SEARCH? SUMMER IS THE BEST TIME. SURPRISED?
Contrary to what you may assume or have ben told, July and August are the two best months to conduct a job search. Read on to learn why.
Is an eMBA Good for You?
Are you seeking to advance your career and learn new leadership and management skills? Then an eMBA is definitely a good choice for you.
Get Noticed by the Higher-ups!
Get noticed at work by the Higher-ups while still being a team player!
Is It Time for a Brand Audit?
Part of managing your own career is personal branding. When is the last time you audited your brand?
Body Language Do’s and Don’ts
You only have a few seconds to make a great first impression, and your body language speaks loudly!
Show Me the Money – Negotiating a Salary or Raise
Uncomfortable about negotiating a salary or a raise? You aren’t alone, here’s some great tips!
Career Advice
Here’s the 5 pieces of career advice I wish every client understood from their first job to their last. There may be plenty of advice that’s more specific to a particular job, organization, industry, or issue, but these are the ones that leave some of my clients with lasting regrets. You only get one life. […]
Communication Skills and Millennials
Millennials get a bad rap in the business community as having a tough time communicating by phone and in person. What can they do to bridge that skills gap?
Job Search Olympics
Job searches, like the Olympics, favour the practised, prepared, and focused competitors!
Is Your Handshake Ready to Go Global?
You’ve practiced your firm, friendly handshake, and feel confident that you’re ready to introduce yourself to anyone. Is your handshake ready to go global?
The Value of Career Coaching
The value of career coaching is in using proven expertise to identify and achieve your goals.
Prepare to Resign
Don’t quit on a whim or go out with a bang, prepare to resign with tact, dignity, and ensure your bridges don’t burn!
Do You Invest in Your Career?
Do you invest in your career? Just as you consult other specialists to improve your fiscal and physical health, consider retaining a Career Coach to improve your career!
It’s Monday Morning, How Do You Feel?
Mondays are a transition from play to work, a time to take stock. It’s Monday morning, how do you feel? Every Monday morning, half the population goes to work unhappy, some return from the weekend only to find they’ve been terminated, and others begin the week at a new job with new hopes. Take a […]
