Photo Credit North Charleston Confession: I am a procrastinator. I like writing, whether it’s research, curriculum, or my blog, and I have lots of ideas that run through my brain at all times of the day or night. But when it comes time to type it up I can find a million other things I’d…
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Photo Credit BasicGov In my last post, I revealed my deep-seated fear of networking in person. I’m also afraid of sharks and Alex Trebek, but I’ve bodysurfed in the ocean and taken the qualifying test for Jeopardy, so overcoming networking jitters is definitely doable. If you’re like me, and you don’t like meeting new people…
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Photo Credit Bureau of Land Management Oregon Eleanor Roosevelt advised all of us to do one thing every day that scares us. As a naturally risk-averse person, daily thrill seeking isn’t necessarily in my cards, but the theory does have some merit for planning a solid career. Whether you’re searching for a new job or…
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Photo Credit 401(K)2013 Of all the career advice I’ve encountered over the years, “do what you love and the money will follow” makes me sigh the most. I agree that you should let your interests guide you toward professions and jobs, but I will never promise anyone that the money will follow. Depending on your…
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Photo Credit Rodney Campbell Lots of people tell me they don’t like networking. They say it feels fake and disingenuous. If it does, you’re doing it wrong. Networking is nothing more or less than building relationships. A good networker is a bridge builder, someone who makes connections for others without expecting anything in return. This…
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Photo Credit Julie_G In our digital world, we devote countless hours to submitting applications online. But most resumes contain simple mistakes that remove them from ever being considered, especially if the employer is using an Applicant Tracking System. Here are 5 simple mistakes you can easily correct: • File Format – Many employers use an applicant…
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Photo Credit Brandur Ossursson I can’t begin to count how many times I hear phrases like “I’m planning to…” “I’m trying to…” or “I am going to…” That kind of thinking is a cop-out that gives you permission to procrastinate or ignore your goals. A few months ago, a guest on a local news…
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Photo Credit Amanda Downing Like Ben said, it’s insanity to keep doing the same thing over and over and expect different results, but this is exactly what the majority of jobseekers do every day, growing more and more frustrated. They hit the job boards over their morning cup of coffee, identify some positions they think…
DetailsLast week I shared a post on LinkedIn by Josh Bersin about giving thanks to coworkers, colleagues, customers and volunteers. Aside from providing empirical evidence that recognizing others’ contributions is a good practice, Bersin got me thinking about how I could properly thank the people and businesses who have played a role in helping me…
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Photo Credit Nguyen Vu Hung If you are thinking about leaving academia, or have already started looking, one of the first decisions you face is whether to use a cv or a resume for your search. The curriculum vitae is the academic standard in North America (not to be confused with the EU CV), but…
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