Being A Bad Ass
When do you know it’s the right time to move out of your comfort zone and risk what you have now for the potential of something much better in the future?
Lisa Kaye's Recent Posts
What’s Your “Big C”?
It’s always good to know what propels you into battle before the appropriate boundaries are drawn. Here are a few “Big C’s “ that you might consider when you look fight for the good jobs.
Listen While You Work
One of the most under valued skills during the interview process is the ability to LISTEN!
Take The "Four C" Challenge
When it comes to figuring out what makes sense for you in how you handle your career, there are a few basic principles that might help. It does not matter whether you are starting out or have been at this job thing for a while now. What matters is how you arrive at your destination and what are the values you bring along with you to work everyday.
Denial, Meet Acceptance....
When we shirk off our responsibilities or any thought to how we arrived at our current predicament, we live in a state of denial, a false protection against the fear we have of taking charge of our lives.
In Memoriam-My Letter To Christine
There are special people who come and go in your life, who leave a lasting impression. Christine Kent, our beloved Career Coach, Mentor, Executive Recruiter, Counselor and Confidante, passed away on Saturday, September 8th at 46 years of age from a brief but terminal illness.
Lie, Cheat & Steal- What Would You Do?
How desperate are you really? Would you sell your soul for the right opportunity? Would you get a divorce, cheat on your significant other, steal, or lie for money, fame or a corner office? What lengths would you go to in order to secure your future career aspirations?
5 Ways To Know You’ve Aced An Interview
It’s great to possess self-confidence and to be self-assured when you are handling the interview process so well, but how do you really know you are acing the interview or living up to a higher standard?
Creating Your Client List
Like any seasoned professional worth their weight in contacts, knowing who can help you when you need a job is vital to your long-term success no matter where you are in your career. Creating your client list is like new business development; you need to know where the opportunities are when you go to sell your best commodity, yourself.
All In The Family
So how do you compete against someone’s relative for a job you know you want? The simple answer is, you can’t.But what you can do is find someone, anyone, cousin, relative, distant neighbor, someone you meet in line at Trader Joe’s or at the car wash and use your trump card to get an interview.
Have You Become An Urban Legend?
Nothing says you are old news because you have not landed the perfect job unless of course you are beginning to believe those tall tales yourself. Here’s how to avoid becoming and urban legend and make recruiters and hiring managers stand up and take notice.
Stress For Success
It’s not enough to look your best on an interview but being on your toes with a little self-directed stress might just do the trick. Here are a few tips on how to use stress for success.
Job Lies-Five Things They Tell You…
Here are a few job lies you hear when you think you just can’t take one more ounce of rejection.
Remember, Take The Meeting!
Here are a few simple things to keep in mind the next time you decide it’s not worth your time to interview for a job you are not sure you want.
5 Unexpected Side Effects Of Opening Your Mouth….
We often say things to sound prolific, savvy, or with it, but do you know how it sounds to the person sitting on the other side of the desk?
What A Recruiter Wants From You….
We know what you want from them, but do you really know what they would like from you? Here are a few rules to apply when crafting or updating your resume that recruiters will notice.
Know It Now: Five Great Questions to Ask a Recruiter
If you have not changed your job interview repertoire in awhile, try a new approach and ask some tough questions that may put you in the lead to become the perfect candidate.
Let It Be
Whether it’s the job market, the economy, your personal life or the fact you can’t stand the commute any longer, whatever is getting under your skin the fact is this to shall pass. When you are ready to call it quits, think about all that is good in your life (even if you have to think creatively), and pull yourself together.
Your Job- A House of Lies
Finding your footing on a seemingly slippery slope towards your success is not easy when each step takes you perilously towards your unknown future. It’s okay not to know where you are going at all times, just make sure you know who is in front of you and who has your back as you traverse up your career path.
Your Job - A House of Lies
Finding your footing on a seemingly slippery slope towards your success is not easy when each step takes you perilously towards your unknown future. It’s okay not to know where you are going at all times, just make sure you know who is in front of you and who has your back as you traverse up your career path.
