Feedback, in the world of business, is the breakfast of champions. Feedback “feeds” us. It’s at the top of the food pyramid for learning and professional development. If you’re not actively seeking it, you’re missing out on one of the most powerful tools for career growth. How often do you ask for feedback? Feedback can…
LinkedIn can be an extremely valuable resource in your job search if you know how to use it properly. Whether it’s using LinkedIn to make a new connection and earn a job referral or to try to get noticed by recruiters, there are ways to use the platform that can improve your chances of landing…
Perhaps the most intimidating aspect of leadership is knowing that, in addition to playing an important role in a team’s success, leaders are held responsible for their team’s failures. In order to obtain great results from their teams, leaders must be able to consistently motivate their team members. As a new manager, the implementation of…
Who isn’t a little curious about what a successful professional does differently from the average person? It’s not about what they do with their money. It’s how they approach their careers. Passenger or Pilot: Which One Are You? It’s easy to think we are all doing what we can to take control of our careers….
I’m going to tell you something that might be hard to hear: if you’re still relying on one job to define your career and secure your future, you’re walking toward a cliff. Over two decades ago, I walked away from corporate America because I didn’t like who I was becoming—burned out, uninspired, and terrified my…
Even at work, you have a personal brand, whether you’re aware of it or not. What are people saying about you when you’re not in the room? Are you giving off the right vibe to your colleagues and conveying the brand you want to convey at work? Your personal brand is the impression you leave…
I love working with recent grads in their job search. After 12 years in school, they are experts at learning, which makes teaching them easier. They’re like sponges. They learn and do. They have no bad job search habits, so teaching them is fun because I get to see their reaction when they get positive…
Successful networkers don’t just make an effort to meet as many people as they can. They also make an effort to bring people together within their network. When you introduce two connections, your network becomes stronger and more valuable. A well-crafted introduction email can open doors, spark collaboration, and strengthen professional relationships. But, how do…
Last month I had the opportunity to participate in an ISE webinar to talk about what works in careers and employer engagement in schools. It was a great opportunity as, as well as me, there were also employers and representatives of schools there. I talked about currently policy and practice, but then we all rolled…
Photo by Narcisa Aciko on Pexels.com I recently had the opportunity to be interviewed as part of Veilederforum-podden (the Norwegian guidance forum’s new podcast). In the podcast I discuss the issue of sustainability in career guidance with Mari Thorbjørnsrud from the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills. In the conversation we discuss both the…