Successful executives and entrepreneurs embody this famous sentiment, “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” Famous athletes spend hours practicing how to hit a game winning shot in a championship game. Mega social media influencers write, shoot, and edit a ton of content before they gain their first 100 followers. All performers know the
Not everyone who knows you and likes you can take the time to write a recommendation for you. Unfortunately, your requests for recommendations on LinkedIn might be ignored until your contacts have a moment to reflect on what you do well and put it down into words. While there are ways to make it easier
Every movie has three parts. Same with a book. A poem. A song. And life. The three parts they all share are a: 1) beginning, 2) middle, and 3) end. A job interview or networking conversation have the same three parts. Each part plays a specific role in creating an impression and helping you get
Unless you are famous, no one hopes to receive an email that starts off with your name. For example, Tabitha Weston immediately loses the attention of her recipient, when she writes: “Hi, I’m Tabitha Weston, a recent graduate of Chapman University.” Now, if you are – or when you are – a highly visible expert
A very successful creative director once said, “Without a deadline, nothing would get done.” Because Alice was renowned (and recruited) for her rare combination of imagination and leadership skills, her reliance on the pressure of the clock might be shocking. Of course, Alice simply revealed the ultimate determinant of great advertising: when is the ad
“I found the absolutely perfect job. It’s me! I have to work there!” These can be the most nerve-wracking, heart-breaking, and time-wasting sentiments a job seeker can have. Having a job crush means you found an attractive and exciting opportunity that stops you in your tracks. You fixate on it. Read the post over and
Employers have a right to ask you about your workspace and your ability to manage on your own, now that you are likely to start a new job by working from home. You don’t need to showcase an Instagram perfect loft, but you do need to prove you can manage to get everything done in
The ingredients for a successful search include a smart strategy, variety of tactics, and consistent outreach. Personal sources, alumni, connections from the families of your friends, and recommendations from your social, religious, or other communities are especially valuable. Of course, your search strategy must include regularly reviewing the opportunities posted on Handshake, LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter,
Our economic and physical environments have demonstrably changed, altering our vision of what the workplace looks like, how we go about accomplishing the tasks of work, and how employers recruit and on-board new employees. Some sectors are experiencing once in a lifetime challenges that present not insurmountable hurdles, but undoubtedly real obstacles. The people who
Right now, it may occur to you that this time isn’t like any other transition you’ve ever made before. It’s not like going from high school to college. It’s not like moving from one town to another. It’s more like getting on a spaceship all by yourself and leaving this planet without being fully trained