Tag: career advice

Hate Your Job? Learn 5 Game Changing Ways to Turn Things Around Right Now

October 17, 2016

Can I be brutally honest with you for a minute? Not in the thanks-for-telling-me kind of way, where I tell you there’s food stuck in between your teeth. I mean in the slap-you-in-the-face, straight-to-the-point kind of way that usually doesn’t feel good. It’s harsh. It’s not pretty. It’s uncomfortable. And I’ll be willing to bet … More Hate Your Job? Learn 5 Game Changing Ways to Turn Things Around Right Now

6 Reasons Smart People Make Not-So-Smart Career Decisions

September 23, 2016

Do you know the difference between smart people and not-so-smart people when it comes to making career decisions? That’s a trick question. There is no difference. It doesn’t matter if you made good grades in college and/or excelled in sports or the arts. Or if at work you became the go to person on the … More 6 Reasons Smart People Make Not-So-Smart Career Decisions

3 Game-Changing Things I Wish I’d Known When I Started My Career

August 1, 2016

I’d like to think that when people look at me, they see a woman who’s got her stuff together – someone who is sure of herself and her career.  I am a HR professional and career coach and have the opportunity to do something for work that I love and am good at.  I’ve hit … More 3 Game-Changing Things I Wish I’d Known When I Started My Career

Interview Slay: How to Dominate Your Next Interview – Part V

July 29, 2016

Today’s lesson will be about the last part of an interview when you are given the opportunity to ask questions to the interviewer. The first thing I’ll say about this is that: YOU SHOULD ALWAYS ASK QUESTIONS! It is never a good idea to say something like “I’m all set, you’ve covered everything already.” Not only … More Interview Slay: How to Dominate Your Next Interview – Part V

Interview Slay: How to Dominate Your Next Interview – Part IV

July 28, 2016

In today’s lesson we will discuss the main section of an interview – the Q&A portion. We all know that the questions portion of the interview is where you can either make or break your chances of actually getting the job. Interviewers are not only looking for someone who is a good fit and professional, but … More Interview Slay: How to Dominate Your Next Interview – Part IV

Interview Slay: How to Dominate Your Next Interview – Part III

July 27, 2016

Today’s lesson is all about building rapport with your interviewer. Interviews can be fun. Yea, that’s right – I said it! And this is something I truly believe and have experienced first hand. There are definitely elements of interviews that can be nerve wrecking. I mean, the entire time is spent with you being judged by recruiters, … More Interview Slay: How to Dominate Your Next Interview – Part III

Interview Slay: How to Dominate Your Next Interview – Part II

July 26, 2016

This is Part II of the Interview Slay Series. Be sure to read Part I if you haven’t already. Part III is here. Today’s lesson is all about the most important part of any interview – RESEARCH. I’m not sure why, but many people think they can just “wing it” when they go on job interviews. … More Interview Slay: How to Dominate Your Next Interview – Part II

Interview Slay: How to Dominate Your Next Interview – Part I

July 25, 2016

  This is Part I of the Interview Slay Series. Check out Part II here. I am super excited about this week on the blog! If you’ve been following my story for a while, then you’ve most likely heard me tell bits and pieces for my career journey. If you haven’t, you should know that I … More Interview Slay: How to Dominate Your Next Interview – Part I

4 Realistic Ways to Steer Clear of Office Drama (Without Being a Goody Two-Shoes)

July 20, 2016

  Working with people you like and enjoy speaking with—especially about non-work related topics—makes the eight hours most of us spend at our jobs every day more enjoyable. There are so many aspects of work that can be a little bit (or very) irritating. Things like having a long commute, working irregular hours, or dealing … More 4 Realistic Ways to Steer Clear of Office Drama (Without Being a Goody Two-Shoes)

3 Strategies You Can Use To Stay One Step Ahead of HR, Your Boss And Your Company At All Times

July 18, 2016

I’ve been in HR since 2010 and during this time I’ve learned a lot about how decisions are made on employees. In the past 6 years I’ve done the hiring and (unfortunate) firing as well as everything in between for thousands of employees. I’ve had the opportunity to recruit and interview potential candidates, design and … More 3 Strategies You Can Use To Stay One Step Ahead of HR, Your Boss And Your Company At All Times