How to ask for a raise Is it time to ask for a raise? There are many scenarios right now that might be prompting a financial discussion with your manager. And because asking for a raise follows as a close second to negotiating salary as one of the toughest career conversations that you will ever…
Activities that can lead to a job You’ve already let your family, friends and professional network know you are looking for a job. Now it’s time to expand your reach and gain access to an extended network. You need to get out there, meet new people who are gainfully employed and not already in your…
Remember your manners during a job search Common courtesies such as please, thank you, follow up calls, acknowledgements, graceful exits, referrals, straightforward responses and open, honest communication may very well mean the difference between you and another candidate. Listen in for these five quick ways you can remember your manners during your job search:…
5 reasons small business can win the hiring game in 2023 This article was published as part of the Denver Business Journal Leadership Trust, an invitation-only network of influential business leaders, experts, executives and entrepreneurs. I’m going to proclaim 2023 as a year of transition. There is a bunch of uncertainty around the economy due to…
Removing self-imposed obstacles to your career success The greatest obstacle to getting a job is you. We can all find reasons NOT to accomplish our goals, and it’s easy to blame many of those reasons on someone else. The first thing you need to do is accept responsibility for your situation and then take…
Bad advice that job seekers follow – and what to do instead When it comes to job search advice, you can count on every single person having an opinion. There is a LOT of information out there – and not all of it is valid content. In fact, some of it is just bad advice.…
Who is responsible for career development? Career development is an engaged activity and you must be active in your pursuit for a quality career – not just when you’re looking for a job. In fact, it’s even more important when you are not. In this episode we visit some common beliefs about career development and…
Bad advice that job seekers follow – and what to do instead When it comes to job search advice, you can count on every single person having an opinion. I just did a Google search for “job search advice” and got 126,000,000 results in .52 seconds. That’s a LOT of information! How in the world…
Take care of these five things before starting your job search Happy New Year! If one of your 2023 goals is to find a new job or reenergize your career, now is a great time to make a change! You might be ready to jump right in and see what happens, but before you put…
‘Tis the season for working the room It’s officially the holiday season, and if you’re unemployed or considering looking for a new position, now is a great time to build your professional and personal networks. Here are some easy tips for making the most of your holiday events: Do your homework Seek out the hosts…