I have written previously about how to give critical feedback effectively, and how to ask for it. The other part of the equation is what to do once you receive critical feedback. It can be emotionally difficult, even if you asked for it, so it’s worth it to take...
As many people return from the holiday break and get back into their job search (or back into hiring mode if you’re a on the other side of the table), I want to take a minute to emphasize how important it is to have a strong executive summary in your resume. I’ve...
Did you know that most hiring managers only spend 6 seconds reviewing a resume before they decide whether to keep reading or toss it into the reject pile? That might sound harsh, but as someone who used to review up to 100 resumes a day, I can tell you that it’s...
Working remotely is becoming more the norm than the exception these days, but there is still a long way to go to making sure that virtual teams function as smoothly as those that interact in person every day. After talking to hundreds of employees across many...
Nobody wants to be surprised at review time, but most people also sit back and hope that their manager is going to recognize their hard work. I suggest taking a more active role in the process, so you can communicate what you want and set yourself up for success. As a...
For many of my clients, this time of year is an important one, because it’s review time. Ideally, you would know what your feedback would be and would be on the same page with your manager about any scores or ratings you will receive. However, for most of us, we will...
While it is easy to focus on how to deal with employees who are under-performing, I have found that it is equally important to know how to get the most out of your star performers. Not only do top performers contribute to the output of the team, but they also help...
Whether the context is a meeting with your superiors, an informational interview, or a formal in-house interview, everyone is likely to get some variation of the question, “Tell me about yourself” during their job search. This is a similar concept to the...
Do you look forward to interviews? After over a decade of conducting interviews and 6 years of running my career coaching business, I’ve come to realize one universal truth: preparing for interviews is not most people’s idea of a good time. So today I’m going to give...
If you are interviewing for a management or leadership role, as most of my clients are, you will inevitably be asked about your personal style. This question may come in a slightly different form, such as “what would your direct reports say about you as a...
