Lucrative Careers Coaches' Blog
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career development
Risks That Advance Careers...And Make Life Amazing
Not everyone is cut out to initiate, to strive for the new and vital, to improve and innovate. But if you are, what are you doing for your company, your industry, and yourself? Have you had the courage to share your ideas and take action?
Jul 12, 2017 by
Trash Your Boring Elevator Speech--Today!
Trash your elevator speech! Do it today! Sure, everyone says you need a 30- or 60-second elevator speech if you're job hunting or promoting yourself. But chances are, you're boring them to tears.
Apr 29, 2016 by
Is Your Career Stagnant? 8 Ways to Get Moving
You were very happy when you landed this job a while back, but now you're feeling: Bored. Uninspired. Hungry for more. Trapped. Underpaid. Underappreciated. Stuck. Just waiting and hoping for a better job won't cut it. You need a plan.
Apr 11, 2016 by
How to Get Hired Even If you're "Too Old"
These days, employers tend to hire young and cheap. They have a lot of opinions about older workers. Too expensive. Out of touch. Hard to work with. So what do you do if you find yourself "too old" to get a job?
Mar 17, 2016 by
Being Invisible at Work Can Cost You Big Time
you're doing a great job, right? You deserve a big raise. But beware! "The Maintenance Man Syndrome" can eat that raise-and even send you packing. It cost Sam his job.
Feb 22, 2016 by
I Just Blew Thousands on Free Career Services
Free services? It sounds so very tempting-especially when you're out of work. If you can get something for free, why pay for it? Right?
Feb 15, 2016 by
An Expensive College Degree-And No Job
It Cost A Fortune To Put Your Son or Daughter Through College.
But now, you're worried. You hear about smart kids from great schools working at Walmart and Starbuck's. They can't seem to find a decent job. So far, your grad hasn't done any bet
Jul 29, 2015 by
Do You Dread Networking Events? How Not To
Are networking events excruciating?
--Do you avoid them?
--Do you stand in a corner, nursing your drink?
--Or stake yourself to the snack table, eating out of nervousness?
Believe it or not, you can actually make them enjoyable.
--Do you avoid them?
--Do you stand in a corner, nursing your drink?
--Or stake yourself to the snack table, eating out of nervousness?
Believe it or not, you can actually make them enjoyable.
Jul 27, 2015 by
Tired of Being Underpaid?
Women often ask why men tend to get paid more than women. We'll talk about that, but more importantly...what are you going to do about being underpaid, whatever your sex?
Jun 16, 2015 by
Don't Blow the First Interview Question
Don't screw this one up. It's often the first question in a job interview and it sets the tone for the entire interview. How you answer can set you on a path to either boring or engaging the employer.
Jun 1, 2015 by
Bold Moves: A Life & Career-Changing Workshop--Feb. 21st
Bold Moves Career Workshop: What holds you back in your career--Really? Find out--and do something about it Feb 21st. A powerful group experience that propels people toward achieving their goals. Stop putting up with less than you want.
Jan 23, 2015 by
Age Discrimination--Made WORSE by Neglecting Job Search Fundamentals
A number of readers responded to my post about the very real issue of age discrimination. Many were neglecting the fundamentals. This will kill job campaigns--no matter how old you are.
Nov 18, 2014 by
Seven Reasons To Get a New Job--Quick!
Sometimes, we all get frustrated with our jobs. We may even think about quitting—even without another job. Most of us can't afford to do that, but we DO need to get out fast. Here are a few signs that say it's time to scram--ASAP.
Oct 22, 2014 by
Hate your job? Take This Quiz
Many of us despise our jobs, but most remember a time when we were passionate at work. Spending our precious life doing things we hate is bad for our bodies, souls, and loved ones.
A first step is to diagnose the
A first step is to diagnose the
Sep 24, 2014 by
How to Escape The Golden Handcuffs
What do you do if you hate your job, BUT make lots of money? For some people, finding new satisfying work is relatively simple. They take a job somewhere else. Affluent employees, however, face an enviable, but difficult challenge.
Sep 11, 2014 by
Get Out Before you're Fired
The boss said, "Sorry, we don't need you any more."
Three people we know were devastated when the got fired. They said there was no warning, but later, they recognized very clear signs they should have seen and acted up
Three people we know were devastated when the got fired. They said there was no warning, but later, they recognized very clear signs they should have seen and acted up
Jul 19, 2014 by
Six Expensive Job Search Blunders College Grads Make
After spending over six figures sending your child to college, you might be feeling concerned about the tough job market. It's not a friendly place for most people these days, but especially hard on those who Don't know what they want-or how to get it.