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What are you really good at?
More importantly… Can you prove it?
Recently I have had the pleasure of meeting with candidates currently out of work to help with how they present themselves in the employment market. That’s not unusual I hear you say, isn’t that your job?
Yes, very astute of you it is my job, but I thought this week I should share with you the reoccurring theme arising from my meetings.
The Snowball Effect
It’s not easy to focus on yourself when it comes to job hunting and most of us do not know where to start. Recently we came across an article which provides a starting point for you.
You don’t build momentum at home while emailing recruiters or beating up the job boards rings true
We especially like the point of “Helping Others.” It takes time to get the ball rolling…
You’ve heard of the snowball effect.
Plan your Career – Plan your Job Search
Hind sight is a wonderful thing, so when the economic climate takes a dive and you unexpectedly find yourself without a job it is easy to think I should have planned a little more effectively, or ok I admit it “I should have planned… full stop!”
If you do find yourself in this position, take a breath and remember it is never too late to start.
Want an Awesome Career? Buy some Binoculars!
Simply put, for our careers to thrive, we need to find time to sit calmly on higher ground, pick up the binoculars and take a measured view of the entire landscape of our roles, capabilities and opportunities.
Working Successfully with Recruiters
8 Ways to Successfully Work with Recruiters.
Although you will have been contacted by recruiters from time to time, you may or may not have been interested in what they had on offer. Most people should have realized by now that recruiters are not only useful when you are changing jobs but also when you are perfectly happy within your position.
Over time, your relationships with good recruiters will prove mutually beneficial as long as you nurture them.
The Most Effective Strategies for Success
Is success about who you are or what you do?
The Most Effective Strategies for Success
Harvard Business Review continue their evaluation of strategies for success. This topic has been the most read content since the original article was released 2 years ago. This article follows up by looking at which strategies are most important.