“Protect my tweets” is the only option in Tweet Privacy, one of the few Account Settings required to create a Twitter profile. Additional “Account Settings” consist simply of your Name, Username, Email, Language, Time Zone and Tweet Location. Although simple and self explanatory, instructions are included with each criteria. There should be little confusion in choosing a name or email address […]
Reputation, Recommendations and Your Career
Your future success will be influenced by the reputation and recommendations you establish throughout your career and how you choose to quit your job may or may not have an impact. It is very likely that the following individuals would have benefited if they had opted for a professional conversation with a senior company official followed by a […]
Promote Your Value
What is the one word that describes you? This is likely a question you have heard alot lately especially if you are in career transition. More than ever before the key to advancing your career is to promote your value. Give careful consideration to the one word that will describe your most impressive attribute but at the […]
Look and Stay or Look Away
How many seconds will you spend looking at a Facebook Page, Twitter profile, Linkedin profile, a professional resume, a video on Youtube or any website before you make a conscious decision to look and stay or look away? Most studies indicate an impression will be established and the resulting decision to stay or look elsewhere within 10 to […]
Don’t be left behind
“Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.” ~ John Wooden You’ve likely said at one time or another, “I’m not changing my style to that“! or “You won’t catch me there!” or “I’m happy with what I’m using and I won’t consider changing it!” It is human nature to become comfortable with the old and […]
Heated Conversation Threads
Do not hit send until you are absolutely positive that the comment you are posting or emailing is above reproach! It is all too often that I find myself grimacing as I peruse a conversation thread that suddenly takes a turn for the worse and becomes an emotionally heated, antagonistic dialogue. With the advent of social media […]
Are you happy in your career?
We’ve all had a job at one point in time that we can reflect back on as an absolute nightmare or at best, “get me out of here” experience. The priority as students was solely to acquire a minimal income while gaining an education, experience and maturity. Not that we didn’t consider ourselves mature back then. Today, the focus may still be on your current job […]
A Professional Image
Presenting a professional image is critical to your success and should be a serious consideration at all times while managing your executive career. A lack of professionalism could easily create a negative impression and eliminate you from consideration for a potential opportunity. How easy is it to tarnish an image or a reputation? One negative is likely to have […]
Current and Emerging Trends
Maintaining a successful career requires staying abreast of current and emerging trends. Although active networking, continued education and a professional online presence are all key elements critical to ensuring your career advancement, there is one task that will have the greatest influence and provide the most important basis for making key decisions in the direction of your career; […]
Are you a mystery?
Everyone loves a good mystery and there are many who are intrigued by vagueness or anonymity. With Hallowe’en fast approaching the excitement is in the air for children and adults alike who are preparing to don their costumes and transform themselves into a totally new character. Hiding who you really are at a costume party is […]
Is your resume ready?
Don’t be complacent! The global economy has experienced unprecedented stress. Mass lay-offs, corporate restructuring, downsizing, mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcies, business closures, unions walk out, company relocates to far away country; all are headlines that have become so prevalent that fear seems to have evolved into complacency. Make no mistake, the consequences are job losses, across all industries, levels and functions. Whether you have been […]
Questions For The Recruiter
Higher Bracket, a leading executive job board recently shared an article, “8 Questions To Ask A Headhunter”. It is common that the recruiter/headhunter will have lots of questions for you but are you aware of the questions you should be asking them? It is important for the recruiter to discover if you will meet their needs as a potential candidate but equally […]
Professional Recommendations
Have you been active in securing professional recommendations from your boss, peers, coworkers, associates, clients, etc? Acquiring recommendations is an ongoing process, one which should be a consideration at every opportunity whether you are in a career search or secure in your current position. Networking is the most successful tool in any job search so it is critical to […]
Your Resume is Your Foundation
Whether you are building a house or managing your career your success will be determined by a strong foundation. In your career, your resume is your foundation. Your career can take you in many directions but your advancement, your success, will be directly related to opportunities. By maintaining a professional resume you will ensure your opportunities for job interviews are secured and not lost. Your […]
Inspiration
Current affairs are offering little inspiration these days with the media focused almost solely on the current economic melt down. Few are not directly affected by the severe market downturn and resulting job loses. For many it will be a test of perseverance unlike any they have ever known. Throughout this test of time, it is imperative to […]
Executive Recruiters? Career Management Organizations?
Are they who they say they are? Today’s global recession presents a prime environment for many organizations that prey on the misfortunes of those who will be affected by it. The increasing loss of jobs will leave some desperate and vulnerable, willing to believe promises of a new and successful career and gullible enough to invest $$$’s in order […]
Business Owners and the Economy
Wallace Immen provides some insight into business owners and how they are responding to this frightening economic downturn in his article, Scary times? Try being on your own, in the Globe and Mail. Amy Casson, Principal of Polished Image Inc. says she is wrapping up contracts and finding potential new sources of business unwilling to […]
Manage the Effects of Financial Stress with Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep and Happiness
It’s no surprise that most people agree the major cause of stress in Canada is financial pressure and it is unlikely that these results would be any different in the United States. What is surprising, even shocking, is the financial cost of stress on the Canadian industry. According to Dr. Kenford Nedd, it is approximately […]
Online Sites Not Just For Your Job Search
Yesterday I wrote about the misconceptions surrounding the job of a recruiter in, “Head Hunters, Search Firms and Recruiters. What do they really do?” At the same time, it came to my attention that there seem to be just as many misconceptions about the purpose of online web sites as there are about recruiters. In each of […]
Networking and Your Job Search
More jobs are found through networking than by any other means. 37 Ideas to Grow Your Job Search Network Right Now, is a must-read article for anyone, employed or not, providing a simple list of everything you need to do in order to grow your network online and offline. Included in the list are #1. a simple email address, #5. & 6. join LinkedIn, #9. & […]
