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 …
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 …
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 …
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Below is a list of guidelines that can serve as a guide during the first phase of your career transition process. These guidelines should help you stay positive and not feel overwhelmed. Speak Positively About Your Employer – Do not burn bridges! You will need to rely on your prior employer for references. Losing a …
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We at Career Partners International are experts in career transitions, and have helped thousands of individuals successfully achieve their career goals. We tailor each individual’s programs to their specific situation and provide resources and personalized coaching to help one successfully shift into the next phase of their career. Here are a few highlights of what …
Many career pilgrims avoid interviewing for jobs because they think that the salary may be significantly below what they are willing to accept. The primary reason for this avoidance is that they do not want to waste their time and the interviewer’s time. This is not a sound strategy for many reasons. The main one …
Have you ever had a delusional boss? The kind of boss who’s clueless about the impact his or her behavior is having on the department’s morale, or worse yet, could care less but still can’t understand why performance is down? A leader who lacks self-awareness can destroy careers and business success. It’s the number one …
Time is the most precious commodity we have. Each minute is an asset that once spent, you will never get back. Your time is perhaps the most meaningful thing you can share with someone else. You don’t have to be productive every minute of the day, because time spent in relaxation and enjoyment is time …
An interview is a competition, plain and simple, and only one person can win that competition. Having a good resume and answering the interview questions reasonably well will rarely be enough to win the competition in today’s job market. You need to ask yourself “what am I doing before, during, and after the interview to …
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There is a lot to be said for counting your blessings. Frequently. Driving to work recently, I heard a broadcast asking for three or four-word phrases that were words to live by and that had meaning for yourself. I started thinking about lessons from parents as I was growing up and lessons from where life …
