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Admin February 6, 2025March 12, 2025Career development Leave a comment

How To Conduct An Effective Informational Interview

One thing that will help you gain interviews with your target companies is talking with more people who are “in the know.” Do this by conducting more interviews of your own. The informational interview is an effective way to build your network and gather information to move your career forward. Informational interviews can actually be quite fun. Meeting for coffee, or briefly in someone’s office, takes the pressure off both parties. The job seeker is simply asking for information, guidance, … Continue reading “How To Conduct An Effective Informational Interview”

Admin February 5, 2025March 12, 2025Career development Leave a comment

4 Ways To Turn Resume Fluff Into Marketable Facts

Your resume is the most important document to advance your career. And given employers will only scan it for about 7-10 seconds, you need to make sure you scream, “Here’s what I can do for you!” That means every word on your resume needs to earn its place by showcasing real impact, not just vague buzzwords. Fluff won’t capture a hiring manager’s attention. Instead, you need concrete, quantifiable examples that prove your value. The key is transforming generic statements into … Continue reading “4 Ways To Turn Resume Fluff Into Marketable Facts”

Admin February 4, 2025March 12, 2025Career development Leave a comment

3 Most Common Reasons You Got Fired

If you’ve ever been fired or laid off, you know it can be a traumatic experience, especially if you haven’t been given a specific reason. Nobody really ever gets fired without a cause; there’s always a reason for letting an employee go. There are multiple reasons why people are let go (reorganization, underperformance, being drunk at work, harassing co-workers, complaining about your boss on social media, breach of company’s policies, etc.), but there are three that are most common in … Continue reading “3 Most Common Reasons You Got Fired”

Admin February 3, 2025March 12, 2025Career development Leave a comment

How To Get A Job Interview In One Week

If I needed to land a job interview within one week, here’s exactly what I would do. As a 20-year career coaching veteran who has helped thousands of people secure better-paying jobs, I know what works—and what doesn’t. Follow this step-by-step strategy to increase your chances of getting an interview fast. Step 1: Target The Right Jobs The first thing I’d do is identify 10 jobs where I am a 100% fit—not overqualified, not underqualified, but perfectly aligned with the role. … Continue reading “How To Get A Job Interview In One Week”

Admin June 19, 2024March 12, 2025Productivity Leave a comment

The Cost of Sleep Deprivation in the Workplace

Sleep deprivation is a pervasive issue in today’s workplace, with far-reaching consequences for both employees and employers. Beyond the obvious effects on individual health and well-being, sleep deprivation takes a toll on productivity, absenteeism, workplace safety, and even the commute to and from work. The Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Productivity Numerous studies have shown that sleep-deprived individuals are significantly less productive than their well-rested counterparts. This decline in productivity can be attributed to several factors, including impaired cognitive function, … Continue reading “The Cost of Sleep Deprivation in the Workplace”

Admin May 30, 2024March 12, 2025Productivity Leave a comment

Mastering Remote Work: Digital Essentials for Staying Productive

Remote work has become a standard for many professionals, bringing both opportunities and challenges. Success in a remote setting hinges on the right tools and strategies to maintain productivity and efficiency. With the proper setup and resources, remote work can be just as effective, if not more so, than traditional office environments. This guide explores key digital tools and practices that can help you excel in your remote career. From setting up an efficient home office to using cutting-edge communication and project management tools, we’ll cover … Continue reading “Mastering Remote Work: Digital Essentials for Staying Productive”

Admin February 27, 2024March 12, 2025Productivity Leave a comment

7 Habits That Kill Productivity and How to Fix Them

In the pursuit of a productive and efficient workday, we often find ourselves battling against habits that stealthily sabotage our efforts. From the incessant lure of email notifications to the seductive grasp of social media, these productivity killers lurk in the corners of our routine. Let’s shine a light on seven common culprits and explore strategies to conquer them. Checking Email Too Often: The Inbox Dilemma The Habit: Constantly refreshing your inbox can be a black hole for productivity. Each … Continue reading “7 Habits That Kill Productivity and How to Fix Them”

Admin February 26, 2024March 12, 2025Productivity Leave a comment

Navigating Monday: How to Get Through the Most Hated Day of the Week

Monday – the universally dreaded day that somehow manages to extinguish the weekend euphoria faster than a pinprick deflates a balloon. But fear not, intrepid readers, for we’re about to present some useful tips on navigating Monday, a guide on turning the tide and making Monday a conquerable foe rather than a relentless adversary. Rise and Shine: The Early Bird Outsmarts Monday They say the early bird catches the worm, but on Monday, it catches a semblance of control over … Continue reading “Navigating Monday: How to Get Through the Most Hated Day of the Week”

Admin January 23, 2024March 12, 2025Productivity Leave a comment

16 Strategies You Can Use For a Productivity Boost.

Do you sometimes lay awake at night with a whisper of guilt in your ear? It happens to more people than you might think. We all have an intrinsic desire to be more productive and effective. The challenge is knowing where to start and how to make some changes to start being more productive and effective in the way we work and live. In this blog post, we’ll list 16 strategies you can use to help give you a productivity … Continue reading “16 Strategies You Can Use For a Productivity Boost. “

Admin November 6, 2023March 12, 2025Podcasts Leave a comment

Careers & employer engagement in schools – what works (ISE webinar)

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 up our sleeves and tried to solve some of the real problems that people on both sides of the education and employment divide experience. It … Continue reading “Careers & employer engagement in schools – what works (ISE webinar)”