Phone interview tips to get hired

Phone interview tips to get hired A while back I started a blog series on how to improve your chances at each stage of the interview process. In the first two parts I focused on the top of the funnel – specifically, how to make your application and resume jump out of the applicant pool […]
When to ask for a raise

When to ask for a raise The question of when to ask for a raise is almost as important as how to ask for a raise, and how to do it in a way that gets you something meaningful. Here is a question I recently received from a subscriber: Q: I finally got a raise […]
Want a Promotion? 5 Things You Must Do in January

Want a Promotion? 5 Things You Must Do in January I’m always thinking about how to advance my career. Like many of you, I want to maximize my success so I can achieve my personal goals and do nice things for my family. Whatever your reasons are for advancing your career …more money … more […]
6 Career Changes I’d Make If I Had a Time Machine

6 Career Changes I’d Make If I Had a Time Machine Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about my younger self. Mostly I’ve been thinking about all the mistakes I made early on in my career. Check out this slide-share and see the 6 pieces of advice I’d give the 25 year old version of […]
New Boss? Company Acquired? 3 Tips to Take Advantage of Change

New Boss? Company Acquired? 3 Tips to Take Advantage of Change In my experience, the greatest moments for career advancement come in times of uncertainty and disruption. I know this sounds counter intuitive but its very true and something most of us overlook or won’t admit. During highly tumultuous periods, like in an acquisition or […]