Why I Dislike Career Advice

Why I Dislike Career Advice Actually, I usually hate it. It drove me mad last year, in the heat of my job search. Why? Because I felt that most of it didnt apply to me. For some reason, whether it was the city I lived in, the job titles I was going for, my background, my personality, or the income bracket I needed, the articles I read just didnt do it for me. After a while, I got really frustrated oh no, another 10-point list that says to do these things and Ill be successful. Really, I just needed someone who could pinpoint my problem. I needed someone to reach through my laptop and yell, Jason! Your resume is keeping you from interviews because you put all your stuffed-shirt titles (like CIO, general manager, vice president) but you are applying for jobs at lower levels (like product manager, project manager and even business analyst)! Change the titles to be more general, or generic, because you are scaring off the hiring managers and confusing HR!! I would have replied with ya but, I want them to see how cool and accomplished I am! And the response would have been something like You can be cool and accomplished, or you can start getting interviews, which do you prefer? Thats what I needed to hear. That was the biggest problem in my job search. If I had that I would have had a nice job over a year ago (and JibberJobber would have been nothing more than a dream). But I never read that anywhere. I just read articles on what to wear to an interview (ironed clothes, dark and matching socks, etc.), how to interview (always ask them questions to show you are smart and prepared), and those magic lists that seemed to promise do these 10 things and your wildest career dreams will come true. Sometimes we can do it on our own, taking a few hours to learn and apply. But sometimes it makes sense to get help. I just spent four action-packed days with resume and career professionals in Savannah, and it was incredible. This is my second conference with many of these professionals and I am always amazed at what drives them, and what their value prop to a job seeker is. Im hooked Im a believer. Sure you can do it on your own, but if you are stuck, seriously consider getting help. It can be free (you can get free help from the state, or a religious entity), or you can find a professional that specializes in what you do. For example: Kim Batson specializes in C-level and senior technology (IT) executives. She gave a presentation about IT resumes that taught me about my own industry she knows her stuff! Deb Dib specializes in senior-level executives who are entrepreneurial and want to make a difference in the world. Deb is very respected in the industry and helps her peers and her clients get laser-focus to acheive what they really want, with tools, techniques and strategies. Susan Whitcomb has written a number of books on resume, job search, interview, etc. She has researched and studied this stuff for years, and even certifies coaches in an accredited program she developed Susan knows how to find out what your problem is and help you develop the right solution. Claudine Vainrub specializes in educational consulting and helps you get into the schools you want. Her clients have called on her services to get into Harvard and other top-league schools she has been there, done that and instead of taking a gamble on getting in, you need to check out what she can do for you! My point? There are lists, and there is generic advice. But sometimes what we need is more than a list. We need a guru that can draw on experience and wisdom, someone who understands hiring trends and tactics, and someone who can identify our own issues. If you are stuck, or know that you want to accelerate the process for that next great step in your career, check out one of my partners (all four above have partnered with JibberJobber). Why I Dislike Career Advice Actually, I usually hate it. It drove me mad last year, in the heat of my job search. Why? Because I felt that most of it didnt apply to me. For some reason, whether it was the city I lived in, the job titles I was going for, my background, my personality, or the income bracket I needed, the articles I read just didnt do it for me. After a while, I got really frustrated oh no, another 10-point list that says to do these things and Ill be successful. Really, I just needed someone who could pinpoint my problem. I needed someone to reach through my laptop and yell, Jason! Your resume is keeping you from interviews because you put all your stuffed-shirt titles (like CIO, general manager, vice president) but you are applying for jobs at lower levels (like product manager, project manager and even business analyst)! Change the titles to be more general, or generic, because you are scaring off the hiring managers and confusing HR!! I would have replied with ya but, I want them to see how cool and accomplished I am! And the response would have been something like You can be cool and accomplished, or you can start getting interviews, which do you prefer? Thats what I needed to hear. That was the biggest problem in my job search. If I had that I would have had a nice job over a year ago (and JibberJobber would have been nothing more than a dream). But I never read that anywhere. I just read articles on what to wear to an interview (ironed clothes, dark and matching socks, etc.), how to interview (always ask them questions to show you are smart and prepared), and those magic lists that seemed to promise do these 10 things and your wildest career dreams will come true. Sometimes we can do it on our own, taking a few hours to learn and apply. But sometimes it makes sense to get help. I just spent four action-packed days with resume and career professionals in Savannah, and it was incredible. This is my second conference with many of these professionals and I am always amazed at what drives them, and what their value prop to a job seeker is. Im hooked Im a believer. Sure you can do it on your own, but if you are stuck, seriously consider getting help. It can be free (you can get free help from the state, or a religious entity), or you can find a professional that specializes in what you do. For example: Kim Batson specializes in C-level and senior technology (IT) executives. She gave a presentation about IT resumes that taught me about my own industry she knows her stuff! Deb Dib specializes in senior-level executives who are entrepreneurial and want to make a difference in the world. Deb is very respected in the industry and helps her peers and her clients get laser-focus to acheive what they really want, with tools, techniques and strategies. Susan Whitcomb has written a number of books on resume, job search, interview, etc. She has researched and studied this stuff for years, and even certifies coaches in an accredited program she developed Susan knows how to find out what your problem is and help you develop the right solution. Claudine Vainrub specializes in educational consulting and helps you get into the schools you want. Her clients have called on her services to get into Harvard and other top-league schools she has been there, done that and instead of taking a gamble on getting in, you need to check out what she can do for you! My point? There are lists, and there is generic advice. But sometimes what we need is more than a list. We need a guru that can draw on experience and wisdom, someone who understands hiring trends and tactics, and someone who can identify our own issues. If you are stuck, or know that you want to accelerate the process for that next great step in your career, check out one of my partners (all four above have partnered with JibberJobber). Why I Dislike Career Advice Actually, I usually hate it. It drove me mad last year, in the heat of my job search. Why? Because I felt that most of it didnt apply to me. For some reason, whether it was the city I lived in, the job titles I was going for, my background, my personality, or the income bracket I needed, the articles I read just didnt do it for me. After a while, I got really frustrated oh no, another 10-point list that says to do these things and Ill be successful. Really, I just needed someone who could pinpoint my problem. I needed someone to reach through my laptop and yell, Jason! Your resume is keeping you from interviews because you put all your stuffed-shirt titles (like CIO, general manager, vice president) but you are applying for jobs at lower levels (like product manager, project manager and even business analyst)! Change the titles to be more general, or generic, because you are scaring off the hiring managers and confusing HR!! I would have replied with ya but, I want them to see how cool and accomplished I am! And the response would have been something like You can be cool and accomplished, or you can start getting interviews, which do you prefer? Thats what I needed to hear. That was the biggest problem in my job search. If I had that I would have had a nice job over a year ago (and JibberJobber would have been nothing more than a dream). But I never read that anywhere. I just read articles on what to wear to an interview (ironed clothes, dark and matching socks, etc.), how to interview (always ask them questions to show you are smart and prepared), and those magic lists that seemed to promise do these 10 things and your wildest career dreams will come true. Sometimes we can do it on our own, taking a few hours to learn and apply. But sometimes it makes sense to get help. I just spent four action-packed days with resume and career professionals in Savannah, and it was incredible. This is my second conference with many of these professionals and I am always amazed at what drives them, and what their value prop to a job seeker is. Im hooked Im a believer. Sure you can do it on your own, but if you are stuck, seriously consider getting help. It can be free (you can get free help from the state, or a religious entity), or you can find a professional that specializes in what you do. For example: Kim Batson specializes in C-level and senior technology (IT) executives. She gave a presentation about IT resumes that taught me about my own industry she knows her stuff! Deb Dib specializes in senior-level executives who are entrepreneurial and want to make a difference in the world. Deb is very respected in the industry and helps her peers and her clients get laser-focus to acheive what they really want, with tools, techniques and strategies. Susan Whitcomb has written a number of books on resume, job search, interview, etc. She has researched and studied this stuff for years, and even certifies coaches in an accredited program she developed Susan knows how to find out what your problem is and help you develop the right solution. Claudine Vainrub specializes in educational consulting and helps you get into the schools you want. Her clients have called on her services to get into Harvard and other top-league schools she has been there, done that and instead of taking a gamble on getting in, you need to check out what she can do for you! My point? There are lists, and there is generic advice. But sometimes what we need is more than a list. We need a guru that can draw on experience and wisdom, someone who understands hiring trends and tactics, and someone who can identify our own issues. If you are stuck, or know that you want to accelerate the process for that next great step in your career, check out one of my partners (all four above have partnered with JibberJobber).

How to Use Words in Resume Writing

How to Use Words in Resume WritingEvery aspiring and current business person wants to boost his or her chances of getting a new job by writing a killer resume. Resume writing is a very important part of the entire job search process. Hence, people try their best to master the skill of crafting winning resumes in order to land that perfect job.However, it's not a simple task to write a resume. The objective of resume writing is to help people get the best of jobs in no time. To make your resume stand out among the rest, you need to write at least three to four resumes per day and use keywords creatively to maximize the response you get from your prospective employer.In this article, we are going to look at using keywords to stress out the importance of each word stress on each section of your resume. If you read through many resumes that have all the relevant information but no one seems to be using proper keywords, chances are that you are either lazy or don't know how to apply the r ight keywords. There are many ways in which you can utilize keywords to boost your resume's popularity. Let's take a look at some simple yet effective resume writing skills.One way to use keywords to improve your resume is to know what you're writing about. Think about what are the words that would have maximum appeal to your prospective employer. Remember, you want to know how to speak to your prospective employer's ear, so you should learn how to use keywords to convince them to hire you.Another way to improve your resume is to use words that are closely related to your experience in the same field. Your skills may be on a completely different level, but your experience may still be very valuable. Don't just think about your qualifications, try to remember the things that you have learned and experienced over the years. Instead of putting in your education, put in your experience, or try to include both your education and experience.A third way to improve your resume is to write y our resume in a conversational tone. Don't write to a certain audience like teachers, doctors, managers, etc. People in these fields don't necessarily need to hear what you have to say, unless you're trying to sell a product or service. All you have to do is grab their attention and speak to them in their native language.Finally, if you are writing your resume to fit in a different position or industry, just remember that the words that you use should be more specific than your usual writing style. If you're applying for a managerial position, for example, you don't have to mention everything in the educational field just because you graduated from college.Use words that will help you get a job. By using good resume writing skills, you can increase your chances of landing that new job of your dreams.

Why Community Management is Essential for Recruitment Marketing

Why Community Management is Essential for Recruitment Marketing Its essential for recruitment companies to have a voice and to really engage their followers. We spoke to  Christie Fidura to discuss why  brands need community management, some common mistakes made by businesses and much more! Listen to the interview  below, read the summary and subscribe to the Employer Branding Podcast. Why brands need community managers: Well, there are several reasons that an organisation might want a community. Its a big responsibility. Its like getting married. You dont enter into this relationship lightly because its extremely difficult to extract yourself from a community once youve built it. So I think that theres some good strategic decisions and initiatives that need to be laid out and decided upon before entering into the relationship. But specifically, my belief is that, there are a few reasons to want to have a community, and on a very high level ranking, its my personal belief that any company that sells anything should want to have a community. The perfect circle of community management: I believe you have to give in order to get. It is a 50% and a 50%, something has to come from each side. Again, going back to that marriage analogy. So if you give, so that youre building advocates, the advocates, the engagement that you undertake, the advocates are actually creating loyalty. So by the very action of you engaging with these advocates, youre creating your own loyalty. And that is, in fact, what I believe the perfect circle is all about. But specifically entering into community management is not just something you do on a lark, obviously. You have to have a strategy behind what youre trying to achieve and what youre trying to do. You have to build in a lot of different types of ideas, and the graphic that youre referring to just talks about some of those specific things that need to be considered before undertaking such a relationship and such a commitment. So for example, what is the strategy for this group that youre creating? What kind of data are you going to be tracking? How are you going to maintain growth? And then we move and we have to think about relationship development. So how are we going to develop the relationship further? What kind of content are we going to provide them with? It has to go across the entire organisation. And so thats the things that I think about and I talk about with my clients is before we undertake this idea to create a strategy for what your community should be doing for you, you need to think about all these other things. Because something forgotten here will be very difficult to implement later. The benefits of an engaged community: I think if you start listening and seeding the relationship, hearing what your customers are really saying and what they really care about, figuring out where theyre located, even thinking to yourself that every mention socially can be an opportunity for further engagement. Its going to allow you to uncover key trends and topics, and if you do that, then youre actually ready to start engaging that person to retain the relationship, to build a fan out of that relationship. And so, the way that you do that is by sharing content. Right? So thats going to be retaining and sustaining the relationship because high touch can, in my cases, equal a high reward. So being a good community member with frequent communication means that these individuals are starting to get more and more loyal to your brand. You can then continue that process by then building advocacy. So now is the time when youre ready to start deepening that relationship and really turning your power users into your ambassadors. How do you know what content you should be sharing into your community? Well, any good community manager will tell you that actually you dont share content into that community. What youre hoping to achieve is to pull content out of the community to create that Holy Grail of user generated content, and Ive just spent a week at Social Media Week London where they all referred to it with this hip acronym of UGC, and most of them said they had no idea how to get UGC. Right? So you have really big viral campaigns like the Share a Coke campaign. That was a fantastically successful campaign. Im sure that you might have heard of it, or in fact, the Ice Bucket Challenge. So that had like 1.2 million Facebook videos that people were creating and putting up. But those are humongous, humongous campaigns. So the community can give you that. And the way you might want to ask them is ask them first, Hey, everybody, were going live with this idea next week, this really great campaign. What do you think about it? But mostly, the way that youre going to get this user generated content is with good moderation and by paying attention in your customer forums and your community forums or the things that your community leaders are saying. So if, like I said, one of them says, Oh, I published a book last week. Thats wonderful. Well done to you. Congratulations. Can you maybe point to an article that youve written about your book or maybe has an article been written about your book that we can share with other community members, people who love you best, people who are supporting you most? But specifically the content, in order to generate those ideas, that moderation is key. Youve got to be listening to those ideas, those little nuggets, getting that feedback from your community members. Maybe giving them briefings and asking them for this type of content. Most importantly, learning how to tell a good story. Youve got to seek out great stories and know how to tell them. Theres lots of great stuff out there in the world today about content marketing, and learning how to tell a good story, and the art of storytelling. Follow Christie on Twitter @CFiduraUK  and be sure to  subscribe to the Employer Branding Podcast.

12 Skills Veterans Have That Help Them Excel in Business - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

12 Skills Veterans Have That Help Them Excel in Business - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career There are certain kinds of people who excel in the business world, and veterans are one of them. Thanks to their military training, veterans excel in intangible assets, making them valuable to any organization. With a variety of experiences, prior training and leadership skills, they may be the best hire you can make. Creativity With Problems Military experience doesn’t sound like it would dole out creative people, but it’s where to find someone who can come up with ingenious solutions to difficult problems. Being able to think fast and on your feet is vital to a combat situation, and even if your business isn’t exactly in combat, you can still benefit from creative solutions. If you look at the basic steps to become better at creative problem solving, it’s easy to see that veterans not only have most of them, but they’ve also practiced them a million times. Leaders, Not Bosses There’s a big difference between being a boss and being a leader. Leaders are hard to find, and they’re almost impossible to create in the workplace. The main difference between bosses and leaders is how they view themselves in relation to their team they either lead the team or they’re part of it. Being part of the team is part of being the leader, and it’s an area where veterans can really shine. Fortitude and Perseverance Sticking with issues is difficult for everyone. Veterans, however, tend to have a different idea of what perseverence means. One of the first things people are taught in the military is not to give up. That kind of perseverance is a great asset both in the military and civilian worlds. That tenacity can also do great things in business. Taking the Initiative Red tape is everywhere. Dealing with bureaucracy is part of business, and it can really put a halt to projects. People who are willing to take the initiative is becoming increasingly rare, but military experience counteracts that. Taking the leap and doing your job regardless of the obstacles can be an amazing advantage in business. High Stress Tolerance Military jobs are rated as some of the most stressful jobs you can have, so working in business is not likely to put veterans on edge. At least, not as much as civilians might be. They tend to be able to keep their heads when dealing with high-pressure situations, like negotiations. Keeping your cool is vital in touchy situations, since it can help you get the edge. Management Experience Everyone in the military has had some kind of management experience. They might not have been captain, but knowing the chain of command, who to report to and who to depend on are all aspects of that management. Plus, they know what it’s like to be on the bottom. Keeping that experience in mind is vital to good management. Self- Motivation Keeping yourself going through a tough situation is hard. Of course, sometimes it’s hard just to get out of bed in the morning. A lot of the time, people depend mostly on external motivations, which is fine as long as they remain adequate. Internal motivation, however, is what pushes people to go above and beyond, and get the best results. Adaptability Being in the military requires you to be flexible. You have to adapt to changing circumstances, whether it’s new orders about where you’re moving to when you’re home or an emergency adjustment in a battle situation. In business, the stakes might not be quite as high, but veterans are still quick to adapt to sudden changes and excel in a fast-paced company. Discipline Creating a team and getting tangible results is one of the things that’s the most difficult at work, and there’s absolutely no way to do that without discipline. You need to be disciplined to keep your temper with some clients, and to push yourself to continue to keep trying for hard-to-reach goals. Organization Disorganized people are often seen as creative, free-thinking types. While they certainly have some advantages, they’re still more likely to lose things, miss deadlines and generally come across as somewhat flaky. Being organized, however, changes all that. It enables someone to run a team, keep track of their daily responsibilities and get consistent results. Different Experiences There’s a lot to be said for getting new viewpoints on your team. Having someone with a military background does exactly that, providing new ideas and new ways of thinking. On top of that, about 85 percent of military jobs have a counterpart in the civilian sector. That means there’s a good chance they have training that’s applicable to your business, but in a context that can give you a fresh take on things. With the speed that business changes today, every new idea is helpful. Dedication Military forces are taught that showing up on time is showing up late. If you’re meeting with a veteran, don’t be surprised when they’re there early, and expect you to be there early as well. Anything after 15 minutes before you’re expected is late, and anyone who wants to show their interest is going to be early. Regardless of where they’ve served, be it Navy or Army, sky or air, home or abroad, veterans have learned skills that make them valuable to any business. Understanding what you get when you hire a veteran means you can fully utilize their skills, both those that have direct importance to their role and those soft skills that make then a better member of the team.

How to Write a Resume That Makes Resume Writing For General Responses Easier

How to Write a Resume That Makes Resume Writing For General Responses EasierWhen starting out with resume writing and objective for general resume, it is very important to have a well-thought out objective. It should tell the reader what you intend to accomplish and what your goal is. It is essential that your objective and description of job objectives are clear and to the point so that they do not require any additional information to be explained or a link to your resume.When starting out with resume writing and objective for general resume, it is important to think about your occupation, skills, and area of expertise in order to make sure that the objectives for general resume sound appropriate. Many times, writers forget about their strengths, which is why they get stuck in the weeds. So in addition to putting emphasis on your qualifications, it is important to put emphasis on the benefits that the recruiter will receive when hiring you. An organization will be much more likely to hire someone with your strengths when compared to someone who is not as qualified.In addition to the information listed above, a person also needs to include an explanation of the experiences that are pertinent to the position that you are applying for in order to have the reader understand that you can handle the job duties. It is a common problem in some of the large corporations that many people look down on a small, one-time emergency employee. However, if this is your first job, then you may be considered an emergency, but this is not something that should be discouraged.In resume writing and objective for general resume, you need to list all the areas of expertise that you have. If you have a specific area of expertise, then make sure that the job description is written in such a way that it fits your skill set. It is advisable to use bullet points as a way to explain your specific areas of expertise. If you have no specific areas of expertise, then listing the job descript ion in several different sections will be very beneficial.To start off with resume writing and objective for general resume, there is an area that must be mentioned: education. In today's job market, nearly every job has an educational requirement. If you are applying for a position that does not have an educational requirement, then the employer is not looking for an individual with a university degree. Therefore, listing your previous education is a great way to get the point across to the employer that you have acquired the necessary experience that is required.When starting out with resume writing and objective for general resume, it is important to keep in mind that you must cover a lot of ground. You need to list all of the relevant experience and the relevant education in a comprehensive manner. By completing a one-page resume and then uploading it to hundreds of different job boards, you can create quite a stir.Specialties are also needed to be included on resume writing and objective for general resume. This is an area that has a high interest rate because not everyone has a specialty. With specialized jobs, it is not unusual for the position to only need one person to fill in the position. If you are not a specialist, then simply listing the job as a general field and telling the recruiter what area of expertise you have will suffice.The most difficult area of resume writing and objective for general resume is the information regarding salary. This area of the resume writing is usually not that hard to type and is not difficult to get through, but still requires some thought. Most employers will pay a lot of attention to this information. Some of the strategies that can be employed include going back to school, using the skills and talents that you have to gain an edge in the job market, or simply making your salary offer higher than what the market calls for.

Top 6 Career Services People Want - Wolfgang Career Executive Coaching

Top 6 Career Services People Want - Wolfgang Career Executive Coaching Over the last few years, our website has received a little over 2,500 form submissions from people who were seeking help with their career. These submissions showed us some interesting trends about what career services people are seeking and consider engaging in. We found this data fascinating and want to share it with you. 2,500 form submissions! On our website, we have a pretty simple form for people to request a free one-on-one career consultation you can see it on the right. The last question on that form is, “How can we help you?” The responses we get are very genuine and thoughtful. They are also very insightful. We can see things like: when people come to a career coach what career services they want what their current struggle is what their goals are Top career services We read every comment on these 2,500 form submissions. It has helped us understand the career challenges people are experiencing and how we may be able to help. Sometimes, particular career services were asked for, but most times people wrote their challenges, described their symptoms or listed the things they wanted to achieve. We removed any identifying information and categorized the answers. Many submissions counted towards two or even three services! We were able to identify 6 career services that garnered 80% of the data points. Here they are: Resume Writing 27.0% Career Exploration 26.9% Career Transition 19.6% Job Search 18.4% Interview Preparation 11.7% Career Development 11.2% We let the words people put in our website form define the categories as well as the number of categories. We then gave them names which, as you’d expect, match career services we offer on our website. Curiously, the definitions from the data were slightly different than how we defined them! We’re now updating those web pages. Career services definitions The key to drawing insights from this data is understanding the definitions. Below are definitions derived from the data as well as unedited samples: Resume Services: inquiries who specifically mentioned needing assistance in reviewing or writing a Resume and/or LinkedIn profile. need help rewriting my resume You helped me re-do my resume in the past. I’ve had a new position in the last year and need your help including it in my resume (and maybe changing the focus). Career Exploration: you need help determining what jobs/careers would fit you best. You don’t know what career is right for you but you feel unsatisfied and unfulfilled in your current job and career path. You don’t know what it is but you’re ready to explore who you are and find a better career fit that will result in a great job you love. Im in a good job thats very comfortable, but I dont enjoy the work and I dont feel like Im growing or doing what I want to do in life but I also dont know what that may be. I need to find out how to best utilize my skills and background to find a fulfilling career that I love. Career Transition: There are two common transition scenarios. 1) You’ve had a big change at your employer or in your life and your career needs to change too. 2) You know what you want to do or what industry you want to be in and need assistance figuring out how to make that move. In both of these scenarios, you need help leveraging your existing experience, branding yourself properly and then figuring out how to successfully land the right job. I need consultation regarding a career shift from the tech industry to starting a non-profit. I am recently divorced and transitioning into a full-time career. My pre-mom years in the workforce were spent as a successful recruiter and recruiting manager. Job Search: inquiries who were actively trying to find a job but expressed challenges getting job offers. They are looking for strategies around applying for job openings, networking, and professional branding. I am looking for assistance in resume preparation, job search, interviewing, and salary negotiations. Getting interviews but not offers. Interview Preparation: inquiries who were getting interviews but not many offers and wanted an objective assessment of their interviewing ability as well as how to get better. Looking to identify a new fulfilling career path, position my skills and transition into that career. Possibly also interested in resume/LinkedIn review and interview coaching. Just took MBTI / Strong assessment and would like help with the next steps. I am struggling with my interview skills. I need professional help. Career Development: it’s about the future and looking ahead. You want to either 1) proactively develop a long-term career plan, 2) develop existing skills, address a skill gap, or overcome a current obstacle or 3) prepare yourself for an upcoming opportunity. You have a vision of where you want to be and need a deliberate plan and be held accountable to reach your goal. I am looking for help on communication, getting what I need from coworkers and feeling confident in making decisions. I am interested in professional coaching. I need to improve my self-confidence and presence with executive leadership. I would also like to explore career goals and a possible shift. Key observations and takeaways One of our key takeaways was that career coaches and career counselors need to do a better job of defining common terms and broadcasting their meanings. This will help individuals find the right professional to work with more easily and quickly. It also helps people communicate what they are experiencing and feeling which is easier said than done! Many clients come in asking us for one thing but really need something else. As individuals, we look to what the most pressing need is (e.g. a resume) but arent able to see the deeper challenge (e.g. what their best career options are). Please read our post titled, A New Resume is Not the Answer, for more on this. The terms counseling, consulting and coaching are used interchangeably but often meant the same thing to those seeking a career shift or tactical help. The training needed for career counseling, career consulting and career coaching are different. Individuals need to ensure they are getting the right assistance from the professional who can most help them. Challenges hit at all ages, all positions, all management levels and in all types of organizations. They hit at all times of the year. Our data proved this, however, see the notes below. The “corporate world” is the biggest source of inquiries and it’s mostly people who are close to a major metropolitan area. “Challenges” are rarely just about career. They are usually sparked by changes in your life which then manifest as challenges with your job. While every situation is unique and every individual is unique, most career challenges fit into a limited number of categories. We know that you may feel alone in your career challenges, but know that you aren’t alone! While our clients’ challenges are all highly personalized, there are many others who are experiencing feelings of being overwhelmed, lost, stuck, or even discouraged about a future career journey. Know that you can realize your potential, find the right career path, and experience connectedness and fulfillment in your career! Please note Please note the following about this data and the insights we are drawing Many of these form submissions came from our services pages. Undoubtedly, this influenced the terms people used and symptoms that they listed. We believe these 6 career services are representative of the United States, as a whole, however, our data primarily came from residents in the 4 major metropolitan areas in Texas. There are other career services (e.g. executive coaching) that would probably be in the top 6 but didn’t get included because of the demographic we target. Soon, we’ll have similar data from our parent executive coaching company, Coaching 4 Good that focuses on executive coaching, leadership development and career advancement. By Wolfgang Career Coaching|2018-09-29T04:44:08+00:00September 29th, 2018|Career Change, Career Coaching, Career Counseling, Career Management, Job Interview, Job Search, Resume|1 Comment

Should you consider a career in automotive retail - Margaret Buj - Interview Coach

Should you consider a career in automotive retail The automotive industry is always looking for new people to join. Whether you are starting your first job or wanting a career change; with the wide range of opportunities available, you’re sure to find something suitable for you. This variety of job roles requires different skills and interests that can lead to fantastic career progression. The industry is constantly growing and developing, and businesses offer a lot of support and training to their employees Whether you have a passion for cars, or inspiring sales experience, the automotive industry could be for you. The industry isn’t just about becoming a technician or selling cars. There are many career paths to explore such as customer service, HR, administration and marketing. Within these sectors there is an apprenticeship route to help kick-start your career, or you can start an entry-level role with either little or no previous experience required. With the increasing involvement of technology, this is a very exciting time to join the industry. There will always be something new for you to work with. Having a willingness to learn will take you a long way in the industry. Caring and being passionate about the products you may be selling or working on, will help you deliver a great customer experience and develop further in your career. Not only is the industry an incredible workplace for personal development, it also supplies you with well paid salaries, bonuses, benefits and social events. There is room for you to succeed in the automotive industry if you are positive, eager to learn and up for a challenge. Many automotive leaders started from the bottom, worked their way up and are now shaping the future of the industry. If this sounds interesting and relevant to you and you want to find out more about starting a career in the automotive industry, visit www.drivemycareer.co.uk for more information. Drive My Career is an employment platform launched in February 2018 to help young people connect with local automotive employers in their local area. On the website, users can do a postcode search to find the automotive retailers near them who are looking for talent. On its social media channels, Drive My Career showcases the variety of job roles available and runs campaigns to highlight the positive aspects of a career in today’s automotive industry.