Chances are you’ve asked yourself this question when the going got rough at work. What were you thinking!? Really. What were you thinking when you were excited about this job? Spend a few minutes recalling what is appealing to you. List those things that are still present. Do you still have the opportunities to learnContinue reading “Career Conversation-Why am I doing This?”
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Career Conversations – Feeling Stuck?
Do you believe… “My job is secure because [fill in the blank].” “I’m stuck because I have no marketable skills.” “My boss is looking out for me.” “I can ride a few more years before I retire.” Whether you have two or twenty years of work experience, YOU are the person who cares most aboutContinue reading “Career Conversations – Feeling Stuck?”
Building Your Network from Scratch
If you think you don’t know anyone who can help with your job search, then you need to look at this from a different angle. In most cases we don’t know that actual hiring person. But you may know someone who does, or can connect you to them. rather than just asking “Are you (yourContinue reading “Building Your Network from Scratch”
Courageous Career Conversation
Having a tough time at work? Do you see yourself in any of these scenarios: You are having more disagreements with your boss and or team mates. You aren’t getting the assignments or work that you want; You see others getting more opportunities. You’ve ‘paid your dues’ and now just want to do your job.Continue reading “Courageous Career Conversation”
Continuing the Career Conversation
You’ve just heard someone speak or attended a meeting where you met someone with common interests. Or perhaps you just attended a conference and have a stash on business cards. What’s your next step? First 12 hours Look at the business card or your note and recall everything that was interesting and important to rememberContinue reading “Continuing the Career Conversation”
Career Conversations – 7 Tips for Managers
By definition, in most organizations managers are expected to develop people as well as get ‘the work’ done. I can hear all the reasons why this is not a priority for you. The most common reason is lack of time; the urgency of the work takes precedent over long-term productivity. Do managers with high turn-overContinue reading “Career Conversations – 7 Tips for Managers”
Career Conversations: Exploration and Visibility
In my last blog I wrote about creating a bridge to career conversations with your manager. Another bridge is for conversations with others in your organization or outside of your current profession. A common reaction I hear is, “My boss will think that I”m being disloyal!” In some organizations the silo walls between projects orContinue reading “Career Conversations: Exploration and Visibility”
Bridges to Career Conversations
Career conversation can happen anytime and be about so much more than how to get a promotion. But I often hear people say they can’t initiate them without hitting a wall. If your manager doesn’t seem warm to the conversation… What’s your history with similar conversations? Is it always about more money or a promotion?Continue reading “Bridges to Career Conversations”
Do You Deserve a Raise?
Last October I posted Ask for a Raise the Right Way with good tips and infographic. You absolutely must do your homework to effectively leverage your value to your employer. Start with your accomplishments – the stand out things you did this year. But go further. Update your inventory of the knowledge and skills youContinue reading “Do You Deserve a Raise?”
You just had a Career Conversation
Were you paying attention? Not all career conversations are directly about you and getting ahead. Getting personal feedback is great, but it is only one aspect of career conversations. Career Conversations come from many sources, not just bosses and mentors. They may be hiding in meetings and other conversations. If you just had a hallwayContinue reading “You just had a Career Conversation”