Recruiters will remember – Issue #52 As I’ve said before, you build your career on a foundation of relationships. Successful careers rest on powerful foundations that you continuously develop and maintain.  Weak careers often suffer due to neglect. Ignoring your professional development, letting your online presence go stale, and neglecting your relationships.  This neglect is…

Here’s how you can avoid making them – Issue #51 Job interviews are stressful. During my 26 year career, I have sat on both sides of the table hundreds of times. It’s already hard enough to meet all of the requirements, impress the interviewers, and secure an offer. There’s no need to make it even more…

Clear is better than artistic – Issue #50 Having a recent and recognizable profile photo on LinkedIn is essential. Why does it matter? Well, profiles with photos receive: 21x more profile views 9x more connection requests 36x more messages However, not all photos are equal. Some people try to be a little too clever and…

It’s not how you create a lasting career – Issue #49 How often have you heard that you should follow your passion? Over the past 20+ years of my career, I’ve listened to so many people say that they would be happier if they could follow their hearts and chase their dreams. Unfortunately, it’s the go-to advice…

Don’t wait for the big ones either – Issue #48 About 15 years ago, I decided to start celebrating my wins. All of my wins, not just the big ones. It’s easy to get into the habit of only celebrating large and apparent wins: Landing a new job Getting a raise or promotion Buying a…

Work will always be there – Issue #47 I’m as guilty of being a workaholic as anyone else. I spent decades making work my top priority to the detriment of my relationships with friends and family. However, your job will always be there. Family will not. Friends will not. This moment in time will not.…

Don’t ask for an easy life – Issue #46 It is human nature to seek comfort. We experience a range of mental, emotional, and physiological signals that drive us to avoid pain and discomfort and find that which will fulfill our needs. Once we secure that source of comfort, we are reluctant to engage in difficult or…

Ask more, talk less – Issue #45 One useful interview tip that I discovered during my personal job interviews was to get the interviewer talking and let them roll. I used to feel like I had my story to tell and I wanted to make sure to demonstrate my brilliance with verbose answers. So, I…

Their problem doesn’t have to be your problem – Issue #44 We all know that stress is literally a killer. It leads to elevated levels of cortisol which interferes with learning and memory, lowers immune function and bone density, and increases blood pressure, cholesterol, and heart disease. “People who always perceived their daily life to…

Make a plan before your next event – Issue #43 Going in with a plan makes networking events less painful. Ok, maybe they’re just painful for me. As an introvert, it is sheer torture to be stuck in a crowded room full of people shouting to make small talk. I always felt a bit awkward trying…