Negotiating a Job: Focus on This, Not That
In general, job offer negotiations are rarely easy but can be critical in advancing your career and ensuring you're paid fairly for your skills and experience. How you handle yourself will depend on where you are in your career and what aspects of the role are most important to you.
Why both? The resume and career portfolio have different purposes and unique benefits.
11 Compelling Reasons to Create a Career Portfolio
A traditional resume highlighting your awesomeness is mandatory when looking for a job or changing careers. But depending on your situation, developing a career portfolio in addition to providing your resume might tip the scales in your favor.
Why both? The resume and career portfolio have different purposes and unique benefits.
Is Your Workplace Culture Toxic?
You’ve been looking for work. You get through the interview process and land your dream job. Or so you thought. Two months into the job, you’re miserable and wondering how your take on the culture was wrong. The workplace is toxic, and you want out… What now?
What is the Right Way to Quit?
If you have signed an at-will agreement, have an employment contract, or are a union member, do your research to find out how to turn in your resignation. Do you need to provide two weeks’ notice? Does notice need to be provided in writing? Make sure you are following the process outlined in the written materials.
Let's Get to Work: Practical Tips for 50+ Job Seekers
THE “A” WORD
I love coaching people in their careers and job searches. Recently I spoke to a group of unemployed job seekers, mostly 50+, as I have done many times. The focus of the presentation involved outlining the actions needed to conduct a successful job search in 2015. I made no mention of age.