Applying Marketing Theory
It’s good to think about ways to market and sell yourself at any point in your career. To do this, it is helpful to understand the three marketing concepts of Reach, Message, and Frequency, and how they translate to a job search campaign. Like the marketing department in any company, you will want to determine [ ... ]
Job Search Strategies: Networking
The importance of people Without question, job searching is a process of calling people, meeting people, and interacting with people. By comparison, written documents can’t: Give you the inside story about what it’s like to work for a particular company Tell you about unadvertised openings Refer you to someone with the hiring authority Hire YOU [ ... ]
The Art of Effective Negotiating
Nobody is born knowing how to be an effective negotiator – it is a learned skill that is honed and developed with experience. However, what often gets in the way of taking a win/win position in negotiations is the fear of rejection or potential conflict. Everyone can learn to negotiate effectively for what they want [ ... ]
How do you lead in challenging times?
There are many different types of leaders. Some leaders excel in situations where others don’t. You can have a history of being a “high achiever” and thought of as a high-level leader; but, there are some situations where these leaders feel like they’ve failed. Have you heard of leaders being relieved of their job duties for [ ... ]
Conducting Effective Employee Separation
Addressing and managing the separation of an employee or a group of employees from the company is a difficult task for any organization. The attitude, knowledge, skill, and preparation of managers facing this task play a significant role in the successful outcome of this process for the employees being released and for the vitality of [ ... ]
Goal Setting Principles
Are you a goal setter? Do you understand the benefits of goal setting? Are you committed to your goals once you set them? Edward Locke and Gary Latham are leaders in goal-setting theory. Their research shows that goals affect behavior and job performance, but they also help mobilize energy, leading to a higher effort overall. [ ... ]
5 Work Benefits to Understand
Most of us have worked for the greater part of our life. Over the years, work has given us several benefits that have become such integral parts of our lives that they have raised themselves to the level of “needs.” A need has become a requirement; if we don’t satisfy this requirement, we will begin [ ... ]
Adding The WorkPlace Big Five Assessment Into Your Hiring Process
You may know of The WorkPlace Big Five assessment, a personality assessment based on the five-factor personality model. But, did you know this assessment can serve as a great tool during your hiring process? Here are five of the reasons you should implement this tool: During an interview, it’s common to ask candidates about their strengths and [ ... ]
Understand the workplace: Seven basic facts
Whether you are looking for a job because of a recent downsizing or exploring your career options, below are seven facts to help you understand the workplace today. Fact #1: Opportunities are unlimited. Everyone has choices as to how they will spend their lives. Individuals will continue debating the precise form society should take, yet [ ... ]
Stages of loss and rebounding
Individuals react to the loss of employment the same way they react to the loss of anything significant in their lives – they grieve. This emotional process can be broken into several distinct stages: shock, denial, fear, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, and enthusiasm. Not everyone moves through these stages; individuals who do may experience strong [ ... ]