While a little competition in the workplace might help bring out the best in everyone involved, an atmosphere rooted in envy, fear, or jealousy can do the exact opposite. This post will help you recognize signs that your coworker is threatened by you, and help you navigate the situation. 1. They Don’t Want You Involved with Important Projects One sign that a coworker feels threatened by you in the workplace is exclusion from important projects or meetings. Think about your interactions with your colleague. They might try to meet with others behind your back to complete work in secrecy or acti ..read more

Job search requires writing and marketing skills. It also requires strong verbal communication. If these skills are not part of your normal work function, you’ll want some help. That’s what this week’s Summary Sunday is all about. There’s no doubt that LinkedIn is one of THE most powerful tools in your career toolbox. It contains all the tools you need to nurture strong connections, build your online visibility, learn new things, and find jobs. Are you using it to its full capacity? In this week’s Summary, you’ll find articles about: 4 ways to enhance your LinkedIn profile How posting PDF ca ..read more

It is now no longer optional…you must have an online presence! Your career stability and your job search demand it. Here are some tips to help you begin claiming digital terrain and brand it with your unique messaging!   Why Should You Own Digital Terrain? You need to stake a claim by owning turf on the internet. In other words, if a hiring manager is searching for someone who is well-known for managing projects or developing innovative marketing strategies or successful in managing finances, you want them to find YOU! Think about the last time you searched for something online. The ..read more

Job search strategies change based on the economy, the level and type of work you are looking for, and your personal situation. In other words, there’s no absolute right way for everyone. However, there are best practices you should know about. In this week’s Summary Sunday, you’ll learn about: How to handle a series of 6 interviews Questions to reveal your future boss’s true colors How to handle ageism Revamping your LinkedIn profile for a career change Visibility for career opportunities Emerging professionals have some but not all the skills required I carefully curate these articles and ..read more

Get the inside scoop about what recruiters look for and what you can do to stand out. In this week’s Summary, you’ll find: Should you bother applying for a job that’s been posted for weeks What recruiters evaluate: risk vs reward Your LinkedIn vs resume (the employer’s perspective) Export your 1st-degree connections No more group message work around Optimize your LinkedIn profile Return to the employer labor market I encourage you to follow these expert authors and creators! JOB SEARCH Applying for a job that’s been up for weeks | Shelley Piedmont Job seekers know that the best chance of ge ..read more

If you are new to job search and you are turned off by hearing you should network, you should know this. You have been networking all along, but you just didn’t call it that. Take the focus off of job search and you’ll feel better about “networking”. The Harvard Business Review wrote this piece on how leaders create networks.  “How Leaders Create and Use Networks“. The article defines networking as: “creating a fabric of personal contacts who will provide support, feedback, insight, resources, and information…” You need support, feedback, insight, resources and information, right? W ..read more

Many people wonder if jobs and employers actually call references often, or if it’s something they only do on occasion. And this doubt makes them unsure if they should spend time on providing excellent references, or if it makes more sense to focus on applying to more positions. This post will help you understand the likelihood of an employer calling your references, and if that means they’re interested in hiring you or not. Table of contents Do Employers Actually Call References? Do Employers Check References If They Aren’t Going to Hire You? Questions Your References Will Often Be Asked Wi ..read more

Spring Forward! And gain insights to help you find a job faster with this week’s Summary Sunday articles and posts! In this week’s collection of curated articles and posts, you’ll find information about: Find good recruiters Discover niche job boards Improve your job search strategy News about your LinkedIn feed Networking tips Interim and Fractional leadership Always be sure to follow the talented people who author this content! JOB SEARCH Recruiters hold an important role in hiring. But there’s often a lot of confusion from job seekers about how they work. External (3rd party recruiters ..read more

Social networking (using social media to interact and share information) isn’t just about finding posted jobs…it is about building relationships. Your job search requires you to do more than just apply for jobs online. Learning how to use social networking sites will help your long-term strategy – by creating new relationships to open doors now and in the future.  Add Social Networking To Your Job Search Mix LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, Threads (social networking tools) help you create new connections and solidify old connections. Any of these can lead to referrals to jobs ..read more

Summary Sunday is a collection of curated posts by well-respected experts. Most of these articles I’ve either found on social or through newsletters. I’ve highlighted my weekly favorites for you. It can feel like there are different views and opinions when it comes to job search advice but if you are doing the right thing for the right reason, then you’ll end up on the winning side. In this week’s summary, you’ll find: LinkedIn tips for job seekers What recruiters see on LinkedIn Revitalize your LinkedIn About section Announce your job search on LinkedIn Prepare for your job interview Questi ..read more