Adding value to an organization is why anyone is hired, promoted and kept long-term, so continually finding ways to add value to your employer can often yield a higher return on investment than returning to school for an advanced degree or volunteering to take on an unmanageable volume of work. The … [Read more...] about Nine Ways To Boost Your Professional Value Without Asking For More Work
Five Ways To Reengage With A Stale Job
Work can be a grind and the luster of receiving the weekly paycheck fades over time. Add in a pandemic, the battle to prove you can be productive working remotely and annual raises that don’t keep pace with the rate of inflation and the honeymoon is over. If you're unsatisfied, bored or spend … [Read more...] about Five Ways To Reengage With A Stale Job
Easy Strategies for Business and Career Networking Success
Can networking boost your business and career? The answer is, “Yes!” I recently returned home from four days of professional development and networking with colleagues in the career services industry. I confess: I am a total conference geek. I love immersing myself in talking about and sharing … [Read more...] about Easy Strategies for Business and Career Networking Success
Tips to Overcome Job Search Fatigue
Job search fatigue is real and well-known to those who have endured a lengthy one. The longer a job search stretches out, the more challenging it can become to maintain your motivation and the belief that your dream job is just around the corner. What are some signs that you could be … [Read more...] about Tips to Overcome Job Search Fatigue
Showcase Your Value Instead of Your Age During a Job Search
Ageism is a reality of today’s job search for mature professionals. Discrimination in hiring based on age is illegal, but let’s face it, it’s happening out there, so it is an issue that mature job seekers must be aware of and learn how to strategize against. As the Great Resignation marches … [Read more...] about Showcase Your Value Instead of Your Age During a Job Search
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Professional References
Great professional references can make or break your job search, yet they are often the most overlooked part of an otherwise strong career campaign. Many people assume anyone they have worked with would speak about them in a positive manner, but this is not always the case. Even with the best … [Read more...] about How To Get The Most Out Of Your Professional References