Lucrative Careers Coaches' Blog
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self management
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
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
Surviving Office Politics: Keep A Paper Trail
Survival at work obviously depends on more than just doing a good job. A lot of incompetents and bullies manage to survive and thrive-often by stepping on people like you. Keeping a paper trail can help you defend yourself against their nefarious schemes.
Dec 5, 2015 by
The Little-Known Secret to Nailing Job Interviews
Another job interview. Though you've spent a lot of time practicing your answers, you're going to be put on the spot and you will be judged. It's painful. A short while later, you find that you just blew another interview. So what can you do differently?
Oct 19, 2015 by
Depression & Unemployment--Beat It Before It Beats You
Depression is a major hazard when you're out of work. A while ago, a client just disappeared. We left many voice mails and emails. We weren't sure if he was alive. Finally, he called and said he was severely depressed. Please Don't let this happen to you.
Jul 21, 2015 by
Age Discrimination--Made WORSE by Neglecting Job Search Fundamentals
A number of readers responded to my recent post about age discrimination. I found many of them are neglecting job search fundamentals. This will kill your job search, 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
Does Your Online Reputation Need a Cleanup?
Only seven percent of Americans believe their online reputation will affect their job search, but seventy percent of US recruiters have rejected candidates based on their online reputation. Do you know what information about YOU is online?
Jul 29, 2014 by
Beat Your Depression - Before It Beats You
Out of work? It's easy to get depressed. You're rejected by employers. You've lost comaraderie, structure, sense of purpose, status, and of course, income. Depression can be debilitating and even life-threatening, so beat it before it beats