Personal branding can be something as simple as a title or label:General ContractorNurseCEOStay at Home MomThese “tags” allow others to immediately know something about who we are and what we do. As adults, most of us identify ourselves by our jobs or what we do. We understand others in these same terms as well.We are known by these tags until we choose to provide more insight or information into who we are and what we find...

Today a long time friend was laid off “unexpectedly” – she was given no notice and turned in her company computer and phone on the spot. Nothing against her employer (business IS business), but she was left ill-prepared, to say the least.“I have a few cards,” she told me in a flat monotone. “I am eerily calm.” Of course, I offered my commiseration and any help in the way of a resume and contacts. HOWEVER, I was absolute...

No matter where you live, if you want to change careers you have to do your homework and make this goal your part time job!If you haven’t already, identify an alternative career goal. If you are currently employed, you may want to give more thought to a niche or area of expertise, especially in today’s job market! Review the Help Wanteds regularly. Use a job search engine like LocalJobNetwork.com to peruse all job openin...

Personal branding can be something as simple as a title or label:* General Contractor* CEO* Stay at Home Mom* NurseThese “tags” allow others to immediately know something about who we are and what we do. As adults, most of us identify ourselves by our jobs or what we do. We understand others in these same terms as well. We are known by these tags until we choose to provide more insight or information into who we are and wha...

Today a long time friend was laid off “unexpectedly” – she was given no notice and turned in her company computer and phone on the spot. Nothing against her employer (business IS business), but she was left ill-prepared, to say the least.“I have a few cards,” she told me in a flat monotone. “I am eerily calm.” Of course, I offered my commiseration and any help in the way of a resume and contacts. HOWEVER, I was absolute...

You lost your job (the reason doesn’t really matter so much at this point does it). What do you do?BREATHE. It may feel like the end of the world, but for most it is not. As an adult you structure your life around your work schedule. You are your job. When you unexpectedly lose your job it wreaks havoc with your emotions. Your self esteem suffers. Your relationships suffer. You feel miserable. Don’t do anything. Now...

AttitudeNoun1. the way a person thinks and behaves 2. a position of the body 3. Informal a hostile manner 4. the orientation of an aircraft or spacecraft in relation to some plane or direction [Latin aptus apt]Collins Essential English Dictionary 2nd Edition 2006 © HarperCollins Publishers 2004, 2006FACT: Attitude = Effectiveness & Success On-the-JobThinking and behaving (attitude) influence the world around us in ways obvi...

I was recently asked about the best way to be considered for a position with a company which is not currently advertising. The answer: Research, research, research...Find out what you can on the internet through the company website and/or twitter and facebook. Many companies are using social networking to manage their image, disseminate information, and/or recruit. Even if they are not, others may be talking about them! U...

I have had a couple of clients ask me how to network now that they have moved. Career change is hard enough, let alone finding new network contacts in an unfamiliar area. First, let me recommend that you have your career goal in mind and, preferably, at least partially achieved. It surprises me how many people move without having a job or even the prospect of a job – not the independently wealthy, mind you, just regularly f...

1. Ensure client loyalty: The grass is always greener...Clients and customers are always on the lookout for a better, quicker, more attractive response! There is no quicker way to lose a customer or opportunity for business than to rest on one’s laurels and assume you have things wrapped up. A good job yesterday may mean nothing if a more visible competitor impresses one’s best client. Ensure visibility and present one...