Career Coach. Management Consultant. Writer. Marketer. And a dash of Accountant.
It sounds kind of ridiculous, right?
What kind of idiot would show up for a job interview with no pants?
It just so happens I know a guy. It also just so happens that this guy is me.
Much like another unfortunate incident where I accidentally ordered a veggie pizza, this story begins with me landing late in a Chicago airport.
What do you love most about your smartphone? Voice activated messaging? The ability to reach anyone in the world always at your fingertips? Or maybe just the comfort having your phone nearby gives you that you won’t miss out on something important.
Yay, technology!
Now, what if I told you your smartphone is costing you thousands of dollars in missed opportunities? [Read more…]
Even with declining unemployment rates, competition for positions in the corporate world remains high. I get a few emails every week asking me about how to find potential job openings. Part of what makes landing job offers so tough is companies focusing on cultural fit (look at the questions interviewers ask now). And rightfully so. They know that people who fit better within an organization are more likely to stay, which is good for the employee and the firm.
What’s the key to a successful salary negotiation? If your answer isn’t “lying,” then you’re doing it wrong.
It sounds harsh, but it’s a cold world out there in the business world. One of my mentors made a general comment to me about working for a company you don’t own: “If you’re not getting over on them then they’re getting over on you.” He gave this advice to ease my guilt for lying about a sick day to interview at another company, but why stop there with lying as a career advancement strategy? [Read more…]