The Interview Question that You Dread Your Most Challenging Interview Questions and What to Say What’s the one question that you dread hearing during the interview process? If dread is too strong a word, what’s the one question you are tired of hearing? It might be a question that feels as though the interviewer…
Interview Like a Champion, Part 2 The “Non-Salesy” Approach to Interviewing Now all I need to do is convince them to hire me!” said Joe. After struggling for months to navigate the company’s Applicant Tracking Software (ATS), and working to make connections inside the company, Joe was excited to have an interview at last.…
Interview Like a Champion Six Steps to Interview Success Congratulations, you got an interview with a top company in your industry. What’s the best strategy to ensure that you interview like a champion? This six-step process has helped my coaching clients navigate even the most demanding interview process. 1. Beyond Research: Due Diligence…
The Power of Strategic Alliances Could You Be Overlooking this Business Accelerator? Strategic alliances. When the term “strategic alliance” is mentioned, most people think of two or more businesses pursuing common goals. A strategic alliance is typically a non-legal but formalized agreement to work together where both entities remain independent. We’ve all seen it. For example,…
What is the Best Mentoring Advice You Received? Indispensable Lessons Shared Think of your next mentoring relationship as a pilot program, one with a laser focus on a singular goal that requires a modest commitment on your mentor’s part. Start small and build on your successes with your mentor. The test of a great…
Taking the Next Steps on the Mentor Journey Fantastic Mentors (and Where to Find Them) “If only I had known then what I know now.” Chances are you have heard someone say those words during the course of your career. Perhaps you have uttered those words yourself. Over the years, I have heard clients…
Mentoring: The Power of Honing in on One Game-Changing Thing If you could get transformative mentoring help in one area of your career or business, what would it be? What would happen if you received focused help on the one thing that could translate into a quantum leap forward? With the help of a…
How a Great Mentor Can Transform Your Career Every career has turning points. Every career has setbacks. Have you thought about the positive impact a great mentor could have on your career progress and lifelong success? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a mentor as “a trusted counselor or guide”. The mentee, or protégé, gains…
Use this Currency to Distinguish Yourself as a Leader Good Boss or Bad Boss? Last week I wrote about executive presence gone bad. Think back through the best and worst bosses from your favorite television shows and movies. Last week at the 8 O’clock Career Club, we were in search of the right words to describe…
