Learning new things is just great for your self-esteem and confidence, let alone your employability. That’s why I’m a huge proponent of life-long learning. I recently interviewed Stephanie Carter, from G5 Leadership, to discuss how G5 is democratizing, otherwise expensive, leadership training. I’ve been watching and following this training since late 2011 and I love it. The video quality is excellent and the speakers are top rate authors and experts. Check out our interview here… ... Read more

The graduate and entry level job landscape is as competitive as ever and job seekers are having to go the extra mile to stand out from the crowd. With an average of 23 applicants per job across the UK (and double that for entry level positions) , an interesting CV with compelling work experience is critical if you’re looking to get noticed. Internships at blue chip companies will certainly help, but expect them to be as competitive as the regular job market. So, without further ado, here is Adzuna’s top 5 under-rated experiences that could help you land you a job:                         ... Read more

Every once in a while we need a re-alignment.  And whether yours come from the chiropractor or is self-inflicted, the process can open you up or drive your attention down a more singular path. I’ve decided that February is going to be my re-alignment month. Why? As a blogger, entrepreneur, marketing coach, author, career strategist, speaker I’ve worn a lot of hats over the last few years.  It’s been an amazing journey full of unexpected surprises, great opportunities and, as you might expect, a few frustrations. But, just like in job search, we have to be ready to push through the frustrations and obstacles in our path to get where we said we wanted to go in life. So what does a realignment mean for me and how can you use the idea to help re-energize the things that are important in your life right now?       ... Read more

The age of the private exhibitionist blog is over. Today, blogging has become the single most powerful platform on the internet for the individual, the professional, and the thought-leader. When I graduated from college in 2000, there were no blogs. I’d had email for only about two years by then. But even then, the principles that make blogging so powerful still applied.                 ... Read more

Job seekers who are scheduled for interviews often assume they’ll be dealing with interviewers who know what they’re doing. Not necessarily. What’s more, those interviewers might have hidden agendas that you as a job seeker have no clue about. That being said, you increase your chances of making it through the first interview and into the second round if you keep some interview preparation do’s and don’ts in mind. (Note: Any direct quotes below are from an article called “What’s Wrong with Interviews? The Top 50 Most Common Interview Problems,” by Dr. John Sullivan.)

Interview Do’s: Things you should always do

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Dear Dr. Civitelli: I live in the Seattle area. I have worked at a bookstore for four years, since I graduated college with an English major. Retail has become more and more stressful for me, and I have told myself many times over the past few years that I should try to find some other [...] ... Read more

For those too young to remember, “buggy whips started to become obsolete when automobiles started to become commonplace in the late 19th century. The buggy whip is now known as an analogy of businesses disrupted by innovation. Buggy whips are often cited…as one of the industries that did not adapt with the advent of the automobile, and thus began the demise of the industry.” (Source: buggy-whips.com) Although you‘re an individual, not a company, the buggy whip analogy remains valid. If you conduct your job search along lines that are becoming out-of-date, if not already obsolete, you might be exhibiting buggy-whip mentality. In other words, ... Read more

You'd be surprised, but only about one out of 10 of the technology executive clients I speak to have a built-out online identity - that is, they show up in more places than just LinkedIn. The time is past when a progressing executive can afford to be invisible on the Web. In fact, a built-out Web presence can serve as a critical competitive advantage, whether you are in a job search mode or not. The one thing to remember is: EVERYONE GOOGLES EVERYONE! This is even more true of recruiters and ... Read more

Sometimes at difficult times it’s hard to think differently. But those who do work to change their thought process often will win the right opportunity in this work life. Realize Values Are the Heart of the Matter – In order to think clearly and creatively about your career options you need to find out what matters to you in this work life. Ask yourself some very tough questions or have someone ask you tough questions. What can I accomplish through work? What impact on others will make the most difference? When have I been most happy? So what does matter? What matters is that ... Read more