Prior to the pandemic, only about 3.5% of Americans worked remotely halftime or more.  But now that so many people spent the past year and a half working remotely, there is more and more interest in doing so. Research has shown roughly a third of workers prefer jobs that are at least hybrid. And 27% would like roles that do not require them to go into the office at all. If you are interested in negotiating work-from-home arrangements, here are several tips for how to do so. Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a ..read more

If you want a new job in 2022, start job hunting now. Traditionally, January and February are the most popular hiring months. But that doesn’t mean you have to wait until the New Year to start applying. This episode gives you 5 convincing reasons to start job hunting now if you want a new job in 2022. Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/ Visit the episode website for the full show notes: https://masterthejobsearch.com/31 ..read more

Whether you are a young professional or someone much more seasoned, you should have a brag book. A brag book is similar to a portfolio, but it isn’t a resume. Your brag book goes beyond your resume to the next level to demonstrate the impact of your work and other people’s opinions about your work. A brag book is essentially a collection of evidence to support you during a job interview, when applying for a promotion or in an annual review meeting. If you don’t yet have a brag book this episode includes 5 major components you should include. Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achie ..read more

Careers don’t just happen. You need to take a proactive approach. Working a job isn’t enough. As James Clear says in his book, Atomic Habits, “a 1% improvement every day for a year results in you being 37 times better at the end of those 365 days.” Working IN your job is likely to improve your career a little bit. But purposefully working ON your career will generate more long-term and useful benefits. You don’t have to work a lot on your career. You just have to put in small efforts. Done consistently, this can yield major results. This episode provides several ideas for how to take wha ..read more

Recently, 2021 was deemed the year of the “Great Resignation” because people are expected to quit their jobs in record numbers. Forced return to the office policies, salary cuts, and overall job dissatisfaction, are some of the major contributing factors. But buyer beware; this mass exodus may have longer-term consequences than many employees realize. Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/ Visit the episode website for the full show ..read more

During economic downturns, many people consider a graduate degree in the hope of receiving better job offers. But does a graduate degree really result in better job offers? Sometimes. But there is no guarantee. This episode dives into why a graduate degree may hurt your job search, as well as the potential benefits a graduate degree may offer. Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/ Visit the episode website for the full show notes: h ..read more

A lot of people feel totally disconnected from their colleagues and peers right now. Remote work arrangements, high turnover, and general chaos in workplace operations due to a revolving door of new hires and swift departures are to blame. This episode describes three ways to help you re-establish your own standing within the organisation and help mentor new hires in a way that stimulates cohesion. Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscri ..read more

Is your New Year’s Resolution for 2022 to find a new job? After two years of pandemic job losses, the Great Resignation, and the typical employment turnover, lots of people are looking to find a new job this year. If finding a new job or developing your career or professional reputation is your focus for 2022, check out 5 of the Best New Year’s Resolutions for 2022. Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/ Visit the episode website for ..read more

Congratulations! After spending hours putting together the perfect resume and cover letter you have been invited for a job interview for a position that really excites you.  A job interview should be a two-way street. The company is interested in learning about you. But it is also an opportunity for you to learn more about the company, specifically the company culture. This episodes covers the 5 signs to look for during a job interview that indicate good company culture. Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job ..read more

If you are looking for a new job, you first need to identify companies that fit with your lifestyle. Many people think they can make concessions and compromises, but there are going to be non-negotiables. If you know a company cannot give you the non-negotiables that are important to you, there is very little use in applying. Often, people accept jobs without considering their non-negotiables and 3 months or 6 months down the line they realise those compromises just aren’t worth it. They end up right back on the job market. How do you evaluate a company’s culture and determine whether or not t ..read more