he Mental Zone of Success The mental zone of success enables us to live in the present moment, work stress free, and perform from a higher mental level. From 1998-2001, Jason Williams was the starting point guard for the Sacramento Kings. The February 15, 2001 Sports Illustrated cover featured Williams along with teammates Chris Webber, Vlade Divac, Doug Christie,…… Continue reading Intelligence Versus The Mental Zone Of Success
4 Traits of Highly Successful People
Highly successful people do many things that make them successful. Here are four traits that enable them to keep a clear head, make better decisions, do more, and have a well-balanced life. Highly successful people focus on solutions. They don’t obsess about things that worry them. Worry helps us by calling our attention to the problems…… Continue reading 4 Traits of Highly Successful People
5 Winning Steps to Turn Interview Jitters into Energy and Confidence
Interview jitters are a form of stage fright. If job interviews give you the jitters, you are not alone. Everyone experiences some feelings of uncertainty from time to time. Applicants know that another person or other people are judging the things they say and the things they do. They fear rejection. Many job applicants are nervous…… Continue reading 5 Winning Steps to Turn Interview Jitters into Energy and Confidence
Correcting People On The Internet
Correcting people on the Internet feels so satisfying while I am writing my comment. But is it good for me to judge others and police the Internet? By trying to correct people who post an article, I draw attention to the article. On LinkedIn, when I comment on an article, my comment makes the article appear in my activity…… Continue reading Correcting People On The Internet
Can You Get Rich by Continually Changing Jobs?
Can You Get Rich by Continually Changing Jobs? Can you get rich by continually changing jobs? Is job-hopping for more money smart or stupid? The answer to those questions depends on the answer to five simple questions. Is job-hopping for more money smart? The answer to that question depends on the answer to these five questions. What is the…… Continue reading Can You Get Rich by Continually Changing Jobs?
3 Steps to Job Search Success
3 Steps to Job Search Success Make your job search a success with these three simple steps. First, you do the job search basics. Write a terrific resume. Write a template for a great cover letter. Polish your online profile. Second, you rapidly expand your network. Job search is a numbers game. Contacting more people…… Continue reading 3 Steps to Job Search Success
4 Winning Steps to Emotional Intelligence
4 Winning Steps to Emotional Intelligence I can listen without bias. When I fail to listen for any reason, I frustrate people. I fail to understand people. I limit the information I have when making a decision. When I bring my bias to a conversation, it is harder for me to hear what people are saying.…… Continue reading 4 Winning Steps to Emotional Intelligence
4 Questions of a Successful Career Plan
4 Questions of a Successful Career Here are four questions to ask yourself in planning your career and in adjusting your career plan over time. What do you want to do? Write down what you want to do on the job. Write down where you want to live. Write down whether you want to work from…… Continue reading 4 Questions of a Successful Career Plan
9 Steps to Greater Success by Working Less
Here are 9 steps to greater success by working less. Value your time. People who value their time more than money are happier, according to an article from the Society for Personality and Social Psychology. Interrupt people who are wasting your time. Learn how tactfully to say, “This isn’t working.” In interviewing, for example, most…… Continue reading 9 Steps to Greater Success by Working Less
8 Leadership Skills You Can Develop Now
Leadership skills: here are 8 leadership skills you can develop now. Share your ideas with others. It takes time and patience to share ideas and train team members. Leaders who invest this time to show team members shortcuts and special skills increase the success of the individual members of the team and the success of…… Continue reading 8 Leadership Skills You Can Develop Now
10 Ways to Get Respect at Work
Getting Respect at Work affects your income, job security, and career progress. Here are 10 ways to get respect at work. You Will Get Respect When You Give Credit. People gain respect when they give credit to the correct person. Giving credit is a compliment with substance. On the other hand, people who claim credit…… Continue reading 10 Ways to Get Respect at Work
8 Winning Tips for Telephone Meetings
8 Winning Tips for Telephone Meetings: Telephone meetings have increased in popularity. More people work from home. Face-to-face communication over the Internet is easier. Before the telephone meeting, prepare as though someone is coming to meet you in your office. Have these things on your desk: A statement of the purpose of the meeting Any…… Continue reading 8 Winning Tips for Telephone Meetings
8 Simple Steps for Successful Presentations
8 Simple Steps for Successful Presentations Here are 8 simple steps for successful presentations. Whether you are in an interview, business meeting, or sales call, these steps will make your meetings more successful. Before you go to a meeting, do your homework on the person and the organization of the people in your meeting. Use this…… Continue reading 8 Simple Steps for Successful Presentations
The First 90 Days in Your New Job
The First 90 Days in Your New Job Do you want to have a successful start in the first 90 days in your new job? Here are some ideas to help you achieve success during that critical time in working for a new company. In the book “The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting…… Continue reading The First 90 Days in Your New Job
Are You Interviewing with The Wrong Company?
Are you interviewing with the wrong company? Use these follow tips to avoid your time to avoid wasting your time. As the owner of a recruiting firm, I worked with applicants who dealt with troubling issues during the interview process. Here are some of the things I learned from my experience in helping these applicants The…… Continue reading Are You Interviewing with The Wrong Company?
Why Friends Don’t Post Politics on Social Media
When politicians offend you, they are not talking to you. They are talking to the people who will likely vote for them. Everything that Politicians say offends someone. When politicians are on the campaign stump, the best politicians say things that draw headlines. The media people pick these things from political speeches and write their headlines. Conservative,…… Continue reading Why Friends Don’t Post Politics on Social Media
How Successful People Manage the Future
How do successful people manage the future? They don’t. Even when they are planning, they are not managing the future. They are managing their plans for the future. The future doesn’t exists. There is a sign that hangs above some bars: “Free beer tomorrow.” Of course, the same sign will be hanging above the bar tomorrow and carry the same message.…… Continue reading How Successful People Manage the Future
Picking Winning Teams and Mentors
Picking winning teams and mentors is an important part of making career progress. Although we often find ourselves on teams our company or a committee has assigned us, there are several times in life when we get opportunities to pick our teams. If we are the team leader, we get to pick the entire team…… Continue reading Picking Winning Teams and Mentors
Be the Leader in the Workplace.
Be the Leader in the Workplace. There are things that I can do to make work happier and more successful for my coworkers, my boss, my customers, and me. Give credit where credit is due. I do not like people to take credit for my work. I cannot allow myself to take credit for the…… Continue reading Be the Leader in the Workplace.
8 Success Habits
8 Success Habits How do you make success a habit? Here are some tips that work for me. Arrive early. I find that it is nice to arrive early for work or appointments. When I meet someone locally, I leave in time arrive fifteen minutes early. I can always find a comfortable place to relax before…… Continue reading 8 Success Habits
8 Steps of Leadership for Team Success
8 Steps of Leadership for Team Success Do your team leaders have authority to direct their teams to win championships? Teams most often come together as the result of coincidence and not design. For example, people land on teams based on positions they hold. In a company or division where all department heads are on…… Continue reading 8 Steps of Leadership for Team Success
Sticking with Winners
Sticking with winners is the key to happiness and success in my life. One of the things that attracted me to my wife, beyond the fact that she is attractive, intelligent, interesting, and fun, was her family. My wife’s parents were intelligent people. I enjoyed being with them. I admired them for the way that…… Continue reading Sticking with Winners
How Successful People Think
How Successful People Think I have a friend who is a professional poker player. He is a successful professional poker player. He also has the most discerning eye for controversy that is emotion based, and he seems to screen it out intuitively. I think that this trait is the reason that he is so successful…… Continue reading How Successful People Think
References
Rewrite for CPG Careers The references you provide and how well you prepare them can play a huge role in your chances for a job offer. Here are a few tips to keep in mind. 1. Choose people you trust and who can articulately vouch for the work that you do. Supervisors or others who…… Continue reading References
6 Things Successful People Do Everyday
6 Things Successful People Do Everyday Assess and Adjust Every day things can happen that can thwart the plans for the day. Successful people don’t focus on the frustrations that occur every day. They assess and adjust. What is the new situation? How practical is it to continue to with the current plan? What adjustments can they make…… Continue reading 6 Things Successful People Do Everyday
Did You Pass or Fail that Interview?
Whenever I talked with an applicant about their job interviews, I always asked the applicant what the interviewer had said about next steps. Based on this information, I could know whether the person had passed or failed an interview. If the interviewer scheduled another interview before the applicant walked out the door, the applicant had…… Continue reading Did You Pass or Fail that Interview?
9 Great Ideas to Help You Find a Job in the Holiday Season
Jobs are always in season. I have had applicants accept offers on nearly every day of the year. There are holidays year round. If hiring managers have a need to hire a person, they continue the recruiting process until they make that hire. If you going through a lag in activity, you can do things…… Continue reading 9 Great Ideas to Help You Find a Job in the Holiday Season
12 Powerful Ideas for Landing Your Next Job
12 Powerful Ideas for Landing Your Next Job 1. COUNTER OFFERS “Counter Offers: The Reason That You Resigned Seldom Goes Away If You Stay.” Companies give counter offers when the timing works against them to lose a person. However, unless the reason you resigned have gone away, taking a counter offer means that you are returning…… Continue reading 12 Powerful Ideas for Landing Your Next Job
5 Simple Techniques to Get Rid Of Job Interview Anxiety
5 Simple Techniques to Get Rid Of Job Interview Anxiety LISA EVANS, Fast Company contributor and freelance writer, uses her technique of helping readers make small changes for huge results in this article. She writes, Don’t let your nerves stand in the way of landing your dream job. Here’s how to put your best foot…… Continue reading 5 Simple Techniques to Get Rid Of Job Interview Anxiety
College Scorecard: Finding Schools that Lead to High-Paying Jobs
College Scorecard: Finding Schools that Lead to High-Paying Jobs The website “College Scorecard” is a free resource from the United States Department of Education. The layout of the website enables to you to sort schools based on your interests, goals, location, costs, and earnings potential. Do you want to pick a college that will offer…… Continue reading College Scorecard: Finding Schools that Lead to High-Paying Jobs
Small Business Development Centers
Small Business Development Centers “Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) provide assistance to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs throughout the United States and its territories. SBDCs help entrepreneurs realize the dream of business ownership and help existing businesses remain competitive in a complex, ever-changing global marketplace. SBDCs are hosted by leading universities and state economic development…… Continue reading Small Business Development Centers
5 Interview Questions Hiring Managers Must Avoid
5 Interview Questions Hiring Managers Must Avoid I am not a lawyer. I am a writer and corporate recruiter. It is illegal for an employer to base a hiring decision on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. An employer can’t ask whether a person is a citizen. However, employers must verify that all employees…… Continue reading 5 Interview Questions Hiring Managers Must Avoid
24 Top Career Articles
24 Top Career Articles from JayWren.com 10 Ways to Get Respect at Work 5 Interview Tips for Getting a Job Offer How to Deal with a Bad Boss Post-Interview Thank You Letter Top 100 CPG Companies Correcting Mistakes in the Workplace Dealing with Difficult People Companies Use Social Media for Hiring Hidden Expenses at a…… Continue reading 24 Top Career Articles
The Death of Email
The Death of Email Email is hardly dead. However, more convenient, immediate, and more effective applications are taking over services that were formerly the exclusive role of email. Receiving news updates via web services Facebook, Google News, and other news feeds give news content and updates. These services allow readers to pick and prioritize content. Rather than…… Continue reading The Death of Email
Kindness Everywhere
I have had some excellent people work for me over the years. They were people I would like to have as neighbors around my home. They did things to help, often without my asking. They were people I could trust. One of these instances of trust resulted from my needing to look into the desk…… Continue reading Kindness Everywhere
Jobless Claims Fall to the Lowest Level Since 1973
Jobless Claims Fall to the Lowest Level Since 1973 “In the week ending July 18, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 255,000, a decrease of 26,000 from the previous week’s unrevised level of 281,000. This is the lowest level for initial claims since November 24, 1973 when it was 233,000. The 4-week…… Continue reading Jobless Claims Fall to the Lowest Level Since 1973
9 Great Ways to Find a Job Without Networking
9 Great Ways to Find a Job Without Networking I read a great deal about getting a job through direct referrals. The NY Times has an article on companies using direct referrals for finding new employees. Forbes also had an article on the same subject. Networking for job seekers is important. I have written several articles that discuss…… Continue reading 9 Great Ways to Find a Job Without Networking
Top Ten List of Why People Get Fired
Top Ten List of Why People Get Fired Companies take risks when they hire people. Employees have access to company property, information, and in some cases, company money. In addition, employees interact with other employees and often have access to personal and professional information about other people in the company. What companies expect from employees…… Continue reading Top Ten List of Why People Get Fired
6 Steps to a Winning Career
Here are 6 steps to a winning career. Arrive early. “Better three hours too soon than five minutes late.” William Shakespeare If you cannot be at work on time, you are unemployable. That idea seems simple enough. The best way to be at work on time is to go to your work before your days…… Continue reading 6 Steps to a Winning Career
Focus on Work
Focus on Work: this simple principle determines my work success. Work Focus When I am the most successful at work, I focus on the job. I don’t focus on my issues with other people. I don’t focus on my feelings of frustration with my job or my life. I don’t focus on jobs that I…… Continue reading Focus on Work
Words that Motivate
Words that motivate employees are words that create inclusiveness and extend recognition for the contribution of other people make. They are also words that create a recognition of boundaries that each person feels about receiving help. I read an article on HBR.org about the power in the word “we” and a second article on HBR.org about the power in…… Continue reading Words that Motivate
Authority, Responsibility, Accountability, and Leadership
Authority, Responsibility, Accountability, and Leadership: these are four of the most discussed subjects on business forums and articles. Authority is the power to control the actions of people and the resources of an organization and comes from a person’s position. Responsibility is the accountability that people have in relationship to their authority. I often read articles…… Continue reading Authority, Responsibility, Accountability, and Leadership
The Real Jobs are on Google Page 2
Are you finding that searching for jobs with Google search is fruitless? There is a reason for that. The real jobs are on Google page 2. Perhaps, it is better to say that the real jobs are on page 2 or greater. Google ranks websites based on how many other sites link to those website…… Continue reading The Real Jobs are on Google Page 2
Things To Do In An Exit Interview
Prepare for the things to do in an exit interview. Despite what some headhunters will tell when they are preparing you to leave your current company, there are benefits to attending and even excelling in the way you handle your exit interview. Before resigning, weigh the pros and cons of leaving your current company. Once…… Continue reading Things To Do In An Exit Interview
Things Not to Do In An Exit Interview
Don’t burn bridges. There are things not to do in an exit interview to ensure that you leave on good terms. Somewhere down the road, you may find that the company you are leaving will help you with a strong reference in seeking another job. Don’t discuss counter offers. One of the purposes of an…… Continue reading Things Not to Do In An Exit Interview
How to Get Contacts on the Inside
Knowing how to get inside contacts is important. Do you feel there is a wall between you and the jobs you are seeking? You go to apply for a job on a company website and find that you have to complete an application. When you have completed the application and submitted your resume, you are…… Continue reading How to Get Contacts on the Inside
Does Your Boss Hate You?
Does your boss hate you or is your boss just cranky? What are the signs? What are your options? Should you just ignore the situation? Should you take action? What are the signs? Your boss focuses on problems with you. Your boss criticizes you more than your boss criticizes anyone else. Other people get glowing…… Continue reading Does Your Boss Hate You?
4 Job Search Myths
There are 4 job search myths that can prevent you from finding the perfect job. Myth #1 Interview Skills Let’s debunk the myth that interview skills are not important. If you believe that you only need to show that you are qualified to get a job offer, you are going to lose job offers to the…… Continue reading 4 Job Search Myths
How Important is Your College Major?
How important is your college major? Graduating from college did two things for my career. I got a key to let me in the door that said, “Degree required” on the job description. I gained acceptance into business circles and social circles where having a college degree meant credibility. With a liberal arts degree, I…… Continue reading How Important is Your College Major?
Learning How to Write a Book
My latest skills development project is learning how write a book. When I built my first website, I had articles on how to make a job change. I began to post links to other useful articles. I added a newsletter to my website. My son suggested that I begin to write articles for my website…… Continue reading Learning How to Write a Book
Employment References
Employment references are an important part of the job-seeking process. Generally, companies will ask for professional references. These are people with whom and for whom you have worked. They often include former employers, co-workers, vendors, buyers, and people you know through business associations. In addition, companies may ask for personal references. These people are your neighbors,…… Continue reading Employment References
Why Do You Want to Work for Our Company?
Why Do You Want to Work for Our Company? This question is helpful for you to know before you go to the interview. Preparing to answer this question will help you prepare to discuss the opportunity with the company. If you know enough about a company to explain why you want to work for the…… Continue reading Why Do You Want to Work for Our Company?
‘Why Were You Fired?’
“Why were you fired?” is one of the most difficult questions in interviewing. How do you prepare your answer? How do you deliver it? Write down and rehearse your answer. Do not let a bad case of the nerves and poor interview preparation allow you to trip over your words. Rehearse your answer so that…… Continue reading ‘Why Were You Fired?’
Eleven Things that Annoy Co-Workers
Eleven things that annoy coworkers is a starter list for etiquette around the workplace. You might want to read more articles on the subject. Being annoying is not the best way to advance your career. Using Big Words and Jargon to Impress People Using big words to impress people is phony and annoying. Building your…… Continue reading Eleven Things that Annoy Co-Workers
How to Bridge Employment Gaps in Your Resume
If you have gaps in your resume, you are not alone. Long recessions and a restructuring of the economy in the United States have created new complications for people who need to find jobs. New types of jobs often require that job seekers develop new skills. In some cases, job seekers must receive certifications, credentials,…… Continue reading How to Bridge Employment Gaps in Your Resume
You Do Not Have to be a Genius to Manage Well
You do not have to be a genius to manage well. As a new Navy ensign, I was assigned me to work directly for a limited duty officer. The first day that he and I met was my first day of service in the Navy. He did not hire me. I reported aboard the USS…… Continue reading You Do Not Have to be a Genius to Manage Well
What are Your Salary Expectations?
What are your salary expectations? At some point in the interview process, you may have to answer this question. Some companies will ask you to give the information at the beginning of the interview process. If the question comes up on a job application, you can try to leave the answer blank. With some online…… Continue reading What are Your Salary Expectations?
How to Write a Resume
How to write a resume: having a resume is an essential part of getting a job for most people. I based the information in this article on two sources. The first source is the hundreds of resumes I have read as a corporate recruiter. The second source is the feedback I have received from hiring…… Continue reading How to Write a Resume
Why Did You Quit Your Last Job?
Why Did You Quit Your Last Job? If you are unemployed, a common job interview question is why did you quit your last job. The answer has value to the interviewer for several reasons. Your answer can help the interviewer know whether the type of job you are seeking is available at the interviewer’s company. …… Continue reading Why Did You Quit Your Last Job?
How to Cancel and Reschedule a Job Interview
How to Cancel and Reschedule a Job Interview Knowing how to cancel and reschedule a job interview is an important part of the job interview process. Having to cancel a job interview can cost you the opportunity itself. Before you can return for a rescheduled interview, another applicant might fill the job. Additionally, frustrated hiring…… Continue reading How to Cancel and Reschedule a Job Interview
How to Calm Your Nerves Before A Job Interview
How To Calm Your Nerves before a Job Interview is an important skill for many applicants. Many job applicants are nervous before a job interview. A bad case of the interview jitters works against you. Instead of having a clear mind, you think less clearly and effectively. At a time when want to feel poised and confident, you feel…… Continue reading How to Calm Your Nerves Before A Job Interview
Job Change: What is Your Greatest Strength?
What’s Your Greatest Strength is a popular interview question. Answering this question gives you an opportunity to shine as the perfect applicant for the job. When you are preparing for your interview, think specifically about how your strengths fit the job. There are different types of job strengths. Each of these strengths has value depending…… Continue reading Job Change: What is Your Greatest Strength?
How to Prepare for Tough Interview Questions
How to prepare for tough interview questions is part of becoming a more effective job seeker. First, prepare thoroughly for the routine questions. This approach will make large parts of the interview easier for you. You will increase your confidence and reduce the pressure when an interviewer asks you a difficult question. Here are some of the…… Continue reading How to Prepare for Tough Interview Questions
How to Introduce Yourself at a Job Interview
How to introduce yourself at a job interview is a series of fundamentals. The way you introduce yourself can set the tone for the entire interview. You create that all-important first impression. Start with a positive tone and maintain it. It is much easier to maintain a positive impression than it is to reverse a…… Continue reading How to Introduce Yourself at a Job Interview
What to Say in a Job Interview
Knowing what to say in a job interview is critical to your interview success. “I want this job.” You may not know that you want the job until after you leave the job interview. Keep selling and moving forward through the interview to do the best job you can of getting a second interview or a…… Continue reading What to Say in a Job Interview
What Not to Say in a Job Interview
What not to say in an interview is as important as what you say in an interview. When you are in a job interview, don’t ruin your chances of getting a job by saying the wrong things. You are rarely the only candidate in the interview process. Saying things that make hiring managers and recruiters…… Continue reading What Not to Say in a Job Interview
What to Bring to an Interview
What to bring to an interview is an important as the things you say in an interview. Getting to an interview to discover that you do not have the things you need is not only embarrassing, it is often an interview killer. I recommend that you buy a portfolio case or a briefcase that you use…… Continue reading What to Bring to an Interview
Phone Interview Tips
Phone Interview Tips: Before the interview, prepare as though you are going to a face-to-face interview. Your goal is to move ahead in the interview process. Even if you are uncertain whether you want the job before you get the call, make sure that you do the best job you can. If you decide later…… Continue reading Phone Interview Tips
Dealing with an Angry Boss
Dealing with an angry boss is a skill that every great manager must develop. Even the best bosses will eventually find themselves frustrated with something that you have done. Here are some tips that have worked for me. Listen to what your boss has to say about the problem. Let them air out their feelings. …… Continue reading Dealing with an Angry Boss
Landing a Job with Your Elevator Pitch
Landing a job with your elevator pitch takes preparation. Before you go to an interview, you should script and practice a brief presentation to discuss why the company should hire you. Your elevator pitch should cover three points. State the objective of the job. Before you go to an interview, study the job description. Learn…… Continue reading Landing a Job with Your Elevator Pitch
Why Should I Hire You?
Why should we hire you and not one of the other candidates? This interview question is one of the many scripted interview questions that challenge your ability to think on the spot. You do not know anything about the other candidates. Therefore, you need to focus the answer on yourself. Some people focus on the…… Continue reading Why Should I Hire You?
Best Words for Your Cover Letter and Resume
Best Words for Your Cover Letter and Resume The best words for your cover letter and resume are words that will get you an interview. A hiring manager or a recruiter spends just seconds reading either one. The cover letter is usually an email. Often, the hiring manager will decide to read your résumé based on the keywords…… Continue reading Best Words for Your Cover Letter and Resume
Advice on How to Give Notice
Advice on how to give notice can help you transition with less stress and start your new job with a fresh attitude. You have an offer. You have accepted the offer. Now is the time for you to resign. You want to show up at your new job rested and ready to work. Making a…… Continue reading Advice on How to Give Notice
Finding Hiring Companies
A great way to get a job is through a friend. This approach gives you an inside track on a job. You start with a personal connection. Another excellent source of finding jobs is through former supervisors and coworkers. These people know your skills and your work history. They can recommend you base on their knowledge…… Continue reading Finding Hiring Companies
How to Turn Worries into Plans
I used to think that a certain amount of worrying was healthy, productive. Over time, I have found that worrying is really counterproductive. Worrying makes me tired and causes me to become confused. When I am worrying, I am not finding a solution to anything. What happens when I worry is that a painful idea…… Continue reading How to Turn Worries into Plans
Overcoming Intimidating Titles
`Parla con il suonatore d’organetto e non con la scimmietta. Talk to the organ grinder and not the monkey. Titles and Functions The concept of the organ grinder and the monkey is about titles and functions. Overcoming intimidating titles (Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Executive Vice President, Chairman, etc.) is valuable in many ways.…… Continue reading Overcoming Intimidating Titles
Learning as a Lifestyle
Learning as a lifestyle is as simple as remaining curious. Knowledge is more available than ever. Here are some common sources. Internet encyclopedias and dictionaries to clarify issues and provides facts Forums that range from LinkedIn Groups, Reddit, and specific information related to product uses Do-It-Yourself Websites Search engines to guide an Internet user to…… Continue reading Learning as a Lifestyle
Are You Working too Hard?
Are you working too hard to become successful in your job? I worked with a recruiter who earned $200,000 – $500,000 a year for over twenty years. The person would sit down at her desk at 8:00 AM. She would take a thirty-minute walk at noon. She left the office every day at 3:00 PM…… Continue reading Are You Working too Hard?
The Disney Half Marathon
The Disney Half Marathon is an event I value in terms of family time. As a kid growing up in Houston, the idea that I would ever visit Disneyland was a far-fetched fantasy. My family vacations were times when I went to small towns in Texas and visited relatives. The fact that I have been…… Continue reading The Disney Half Marathon
Perfection, When Is It Worth It?
The comedy of my pursuit of perfection probably began years ago. However, I learned from developing websites that I could waste a great deal of time trying to perfect things that just have no point at which they become perfect. When I began to learn to edit my websites, I studied website coding. I learned…… Continue reading Perfection, When Is It Worth It?
Why Send a Thank You Letter After a Job Rejection?
Nothing is over. Companies make offers to their leading candidate. However, people turn down job offers. When this happens, companies may turn to the next candidate and make that person an offer. Sending a thank you letter after an interview might just be the missing piece that can get you a job offer. Furthermore, sending…… Continue reading Why Send a Thank You Letter After a Job Rejection?
Performance Afterburners
During my service as a Navy officer aboard an aircraft carrier, I piloted the ship so that there was enough wind down the deck for planes to take off and land. Sometimes, the wind speeds would gusts up and down. When necessary, Navy aviators would use afterburners to increase the thrust to launch their planes…… Continue reading Performance Afterburners
Six Tips to Keep Your Job Search Fresh
Keep your job search fresh through these simple but effective steps. 1. Constantly review your goals. As you go through your job search, you will learn more about the opportunities you have set as goals for your career search. You will learn which companies offer opportunity and which companies are a waste of time. You…… Continue reading Six Tips to Keep Your Job Search Fresh
Shakespeare Learned by Doing
Shakespeare Learned by Doing. You can, too. William Shakespeare had a basic public school education. He studied grammar and Latin classics. It was common for playwrights during Shakespeare’s time to have a Bachelor of Arts and even a Master of Arts degree from Cambridge. Here are examples of the education of some of Shakespeare’s contemporaries.…… Continue reading Shakespeare Learned by Doing
Post-Interview Letter: Follow Up the Interview With a Letter That Will Get You the Job.
Post-Interview Letter: Follow up the interview with a letter that will get you the job. Often people pay little attention to sending a thank you note to the person who interview them. If you are not sending thank you notes and not getting invited back for an interview, there may be a connection between the…… Continue reading Post-Interview Letter: Follow Up the Interview With a Letter That Will Get You the Job.
Turn Your Career Worries into Career Plans.
I used to think that a certain amount of worry was productive. I saw myself focusing on things that might happen. I was being vigilant. I was anticipating problems. Business people need to anticipate problems to reduce risks. Everyone experiences a moment of uncertainty from time to time. However, making a practice of worrying is…… Continue reading Turn Your Career Worries into Career Plans.
5 Elements of A Career Change
5 Elements of a Career Change: Below are common tools and suggestions others have found helpful in making an effective career move. Suggestions on writing a resume Here is what you put into a resume and the order in which you put this information. If you replace this information with your information, you will have…… Continue reading 5 Elements of A Career Change
There is more than One Way to Get a Job.
There is more than One Way to Get a Job. I read a great deal about getting a job through direct referrals. However, some career coaches recommend that you limit yourself to a dozen companies where you really want to work and use a direct referral to get into those companies. Companies still use several…… Continue reading There is more than One Way to Get a Job.
Status Board
One of the tools for organizing a job search is a status board. Using a status board is a great way to track on-going projects. Status boards come in all types of formats to fit the purpose. When I was a Navy officer, there were at least four status boards on the bridge of the…… Continue reading Status Board
Why You Should Never Accept A Counter Offer When You Resign
Why You Should Never Accept a Counter Offer When You Resign Counter offers are risky. The reasons you resigned seldom goes away if you stay. In addition, when you met with your boss to turn in your resignation, you showed your boss that you have been disloyal by interviewing for another job. However, your boss…… Continue reading Why You Should Never Accept A Counter Offer When You Resign
Companies Use Social Media for Hiring
Companies Use Social Media for Hiring. Companies use social media to find job candidates. Companies use social media profiles to weed out weak candidates. Companies use social media to terminate workers who break company policy on what workers can say and write in public. Candidates who get high marks as job applicants often market themselves with…… Continue reading Companies Use Social Media for Hiring
Job Search is a Numbers Game
Job search is a numbers game. Contacting more people will increase the likelihood that you get a job. In terms of numbers of prospects or shoppers, getting a job is similar to running a retail store. If the store has no shoppers, the store will have no sales. If shoppers line up out the door, the store…… Continue reading Job Search is a Numbers Game
Are Standing Meetings More Productive?
Are Standing Meetings More Productive? In a study at Washington University, St. Louis, MO., researchers found increases in the performance of people working in groups. Beginning with the knowledge that standing and working is healthy, the researchers, Andrew P. Knight and Markus Baer, created their study to learn how standing affects the performance of groups. They…… Continue reading Are Standing Meetings More Productive?
Self-doubt is a Sign that I am Growing
Self-doubt is a sign that I am growing. Things that I can do easily do not create self-doubt. I do not get nervous when I ride a bike or use a keyboard. I have had a lot of practice at doing both of these things. New, complex things create self-doubt. I feel anxiety. I feel…… Continue reading Self-doubt is a Sign that I am Growing
Hidden Expenses at a New Job
Hidden Expenses at a New Job If you have a job offer, congratulations. Before you sign the offer letter, consider the hidden expenses that can change the pay increase in the job offer. Here are some things to consider before you accept the job. The hidden expenses in tax increases with a pay raise Have you…… Continue reading Hidden Expenses at a New Job
Workplace Relationships: Accept, Change, or End
Workplace Relationships: Accept, Change, or End (A.C.E.) Sometimes, working with other people becomes difficult. Carrying the problems in my head is stressful. Understanding that I do have options helps me stop worrying and start working on solutions. In dealing with relationship problems, in fact, in dealing with most problems, I can ask myself three questions. Should I accept the…… Continue reading Workplace Relationships: Accept, Change, or End
Things to Understand About a Job Offer
Things to understand about a job offer Disclaimer: Federal and state laws change. I am not a lawyer. At the bottom of this article, I have posted a link to a source for information. The points in this article will helpful lead readers to find the information they need. A job offer is more than…… Continue reading Things to Understand About a Job Offer
Avoiding Interruptions
Avoiding interruptions I am not the best when it comes to avoiding interruptions. I wish I were. However, I have come up with a few things that help me avoid interruptions and stay on task. I keep a calendar. This one is simple enough for avoiding interruptions. When people interrupt me, I simply say that…… Continue reading Avoiding Interruptions
Dealing with Difficult People
Nearly everyone is difficult sometimes. I have days when I do not handle things as well as I wish I had. For me, dealing with people when they are being difficult takes a little patience. I wish that I could say that I always had that patience. When people say or do things that upset me,…… Continue reading Dealing with Difficult People
Department of Labor Unemployment Rates for Large Metropolitan Areas
Find jobs in each metropolitan area at JayWren.com/jobs. Monthly Rankings Source Bureau of Labor Statistics Department of Labor Apr. 2013 preliminary Last Modified Date: May 29, 2013 Rank Metropolitan Area Rate 1 Oklahoma City, OK Metropolitan Statistical Area 4.1 2 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area 4.9 3 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area 5.0 4…… Continue reading Department of Labor Unemployment Rates for Large Metropolitan Areas