What differentiates you in the job market? What makes you special? A job seeker’s unique selling proposition is the key to standing out from the competition. Once you clarify what those key points are, you’ll have a powerful tool for success in your job interviews, your resume, your LinkedIn profile – in all of your [continue reading…]
In my last post I explored the emotional side of handling a career setback. This time I offer tips on the strategic side of handling a specific setback: the bungled interview. How can you handle this so well that you’re called back for another round?
[continue reading...]In today’s gig economy, freelancing is much more common than it used to be. It can be a great way to fill the gap after leaving a job. So make sure you know how to list freelance work on a resume. Are recruiters skeptical of consulting and freelancing work on resumes and LinkedIn profiles? Sometimes. [continue reading…]
Are you hanging onto a job you don’t like because you’re afraid to make a career change? Why is it that the fear of change so often overwhelms the desire for fulfillment? Human beings have a built-in tendency to be anxious and risk-averse – what neuropsychologist and author Rick Hanson calls the “negativity bias.” “The [continue reading…]
What’s the one New Year’s Resolution that will get you a new job? Reach your career goals by making a habit of this one thing.
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