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How to prepare for your annual performance review
Many employees think of the performance review as a time to passively receive their boss’s opinion of their worth. If that’s your view, you may be missing a valuable opportunity. Instead, look at the performance appraisal as a chance for an in-depth discussion about...
How to quantify your experience on your resume
This article is part of the "Resume tips" series.If you've been doing your homework about how to write an effective CV/resume (or if you've had a coaching session with me!:-), you’ll be aware that you have to quantify your experience. Although most people understand...
How to self-promote effectively
If you want to become visible in your work or community, you’ve probably been told you need to “put yourself out there”. When I did a survey last year, one of the most popular topics was also self-promotion. We recognize we need to be visible to our bosses, clients...
Revealing the hidden job market
The "hidden job market" is one of the biggest of buzz phrases for job seekers. Many experts argue that up to 80 percent of the available jobs are hidden, although absolute documentation is hard to come by. So where are all these jobs, and how can you access them?...
5 biggest mistakes you are making with work relationships
5 biggest mistakes you are making with work relationships that prevent you from being an effective leader For this week's post, I've recorded a short video where I talk about the biggest mistakes people make with work relationships. This will be relevant to you...
[Video] How to build your assertive communication skills
This article is part of the "Career Development and Self-Promotion Tips" series. Assertive communication is defined as clear, direct, honest statement of feelings; use of “l” messages; speaking up appropriately for oneself while considering the needs, wants, and...
5 Reasons Your LinkedIn Profile Isn’t Working
This article is part of the "LinkedIn tips" series.By now, you’ve certainly heard why a polished, professional LinkedIn profile could actually be MORE important than your resume. However, you could spend hours perfecting your profile, and still not receive results...
7 New Ways To Start Your Cover Letter
It’s time to dump the old line: “Please accept this application in response to…” If you’re still starting your cover letter with this overused one-liner, then I implore you to stop what you’re doing, delete the line, and spend a few minutes reading this article to...
How to Set Goals & Actually ACHIEVE Them in 2013
Many people feel as if they're adrift in the world. They work hard, but they don't seem to get anywhere worthwhile. A key reason that they feel this way is that they haven't spent enough time thinking about what they want from life, and haven't set themselves formal...
7 questions to help you reflect on 2012
I don't know about you, but at the end of each year, I like taking time to reflect on the year that has passed and prepare for the year ahead. So as we near the completion of 2012, I thought you might be interested in a few question to help you reflect on what you’ve...
