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 …
When I write my book about all the interesting people I’ve encountered throughout my career, I think this story will make the cut. Someone stepped into our office today (we are part of an office complex). One of the first things I could not help but observe was that it appeared she had fallen into …
YIKES: Where is my interview? Is this where I’m supposed to be? Read More »
So, you have a world-class resume, or, at least, you certainly should; is this enough to land you an interview? In many cases the answer is yes, but in a job market where there are often several hundred resumes submitted for one position, there is a way to further increase your chances. A cover letter …
When is the right time to think about your future? A critical look back at yesterday? Today? What about tomorrow? The answer is to develop a daily practice of resiliency. When a life event comes knocking on the door, people find themselves at a place in time when they have to make a hasty decision. …
People Who Make Decisions Based on Fear, Never Make Great Decisions Read More »
I’m a big fan of assessments! Not too many people will openly admit that, but I do. I use them in just about every engagement I’m working in, including leadership and executive coaching, succession planning, and team building. I have my favorites, and I tend to stick to those assessments that have proven over time …
On a recent trip to Italy, I visited Montecassino Abbey, a 6th century Benedictine monastery high on a hill. The 45-minute bus ride up the hill and then climbing 86 stairs to the top with no railing were so very worth it. The view was breathtaking, and the story of the location is amazing. The …
Think of a time at your job when you worked very hard, liked it, and accomplished something that yielded a strong sense of achievement when you were fully engaged with the task at hand. These are commonly called “peak moments”; those times you were certain that your contribution made a difference in meeting or exceeding the desired goals. …
What makes a great leader? One of the top three traits associated with great leaders is the ability to effectively give feedback to drive operational performance. In the millennial workplace formal performance evaluations are increasingly being phased out in favor or more regular, informal forms of ongoing feedback. Good leaders use corrective feedback to change …
