One strategy regularly recommended for people seeking a promotion is to take on stretch assignments. Stretch assignments are tasks, projects, or assignments that are (1) outside of your regular job duties; and/or (2) outside of your current knowledge or skill set. These assignments stretch you into new professional territory. Stretch assignments are a great […]
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One of the most important things to remember when you want to get promoted on your job is that we are all in the people business. (Actually you need to keep this at the forefront of your mind everyday) Whether you are working in a car dealership, retail store, classroom, restaurant, manufacturing plant, or hospital
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Two of my new favorite television shows are ‘You Live In What’ where visionaries turn diverse nonresidential buildings into amazing abodes and ‘Tiny House Nation’ where families abandon regular residences for homes that are less than 500 square feet. The homeowners have ditched conventional living to reside in the homes of their dreams and live a
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I have 3 important questions for you today! 1. Are you a college intern hoping to land a full-time position with your current internship agency? Let me help you get hired. 2. Have you outgrown your current position and want to advance in your company? Let me help you get promoted. 3. Did
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I am in WORK mode right now. No long blog post today just a note based on my weekend introspection and leadership training. It’s a brand new year and I am doing the inner work that results in outward manifestation – implementing proven strategies and (re)packaging myself for success. Success is intentional and I am
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Happy New Year! Welcome to 2015! In 2014 I helped you Get Hired. Now it’s time to move up the career ladder. I am here to help you Get Promoted in 2015! Career development requires a clear understanding of your skills, abilities, interests, and goals. If you want to Get Promoted you must also
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Whether you are unemployed, underemployed, or ready to change careers these blogs are for you: All Those Skills Are Transferable? Where Did Your Email Go? Include A Cover Letter With Your Email Which Writing Sample Should I Choose? Don’t Disqualify Yourself Don’t Do That Want more help landing the job of your
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The job search process can be demanding, intimidating, and just plain stressful. There are barriers to employment that many people encounter but with planning and support these barriers can become detours instead of stop signs.Common employment barriers include: Long-Term Unemployment Gaps in Employment Housing Appearance/Hygiene Transportation Citizenship/Ethnicity Family Obligations Health Concerns Lack of Experience Lack
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More than one in five Americans ages 18-34 told Pew Research Center pollsters last year that they’ve postponed having a baby “because of the bad economy.” The same proportion said they were holding off marriage until the economy recovered. More than a third of 25-to 29-year-olds had moved back in with their parents. The
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