by Margaret Buj | Dec 4, 2013 | a dream job, a job, Blog, career, Career Advice, Career Development, Career Planning
Everyone has their own unique skills and interests, and an ideal career is out there for everyone—if, of course, you know where to look. Finding that perfect career can be a challenge so job seekers should take note of the tips and resources available to connect...
by Margaret Buj | Oct 17, 2013 | a job, Blog, Career Advice, Career Development, Coaching, money
I had recently worked with an accountant who’d been to 17 (yes, seventeen!) interviews in the last several weeks, yet she still hadn’t secured a job offer. Her interview technique was very poor though, and I was very pleased that after our session, she secured a job...
by Margaret Buj | Jul 31, 2013 | a dream job, a job, Blog, Career Advice, Career Development, competency based interview questions, interview questions, interviewing, job interviews, Job Search, job seeker
This article is part of the “Interview Questions tips” series.If there is one thing most of my clients have in common is that they struggle with answering competency or behavioral interview questions during job interviews. Even if an employer has not told... by Margaret Buj | Apr 14, 2013 | Blog, Career Advice, Career Development, work
How to keep going when the going gets tough is a question we all face from time to time. We all encounter times when life is tough, and we may wonder if we are ever going to get to where we want to be, whether we have what it takes to get there, or even if we have... by Margaret Buj | Mar 4, 2013 | annual review, Career Advice, Career Development, performance evaluation, performance review
This article is part of the “Career Advice” series. A few days ago I posted a video with advice on how to prepare for a performance review – if you’ve missed it, you can watch it here: How to prepare for your annual performance review Here’s... by Margaret Buj | Jan 21, 2013 | assertive communication skills, assertiveness, Career Advice, Career Development, communication skills, confidence
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,...
