Too many are feeling “….unappreciated, Al !”
A favourite action film of mine, “Die Hard” with Bruce Willis, has a litany of great one-liners. One in particular that makes me chuckle is when John McClane is talking to Sgt Al Powell, the Twinkie eating policeman, outside in the grounds of the Nakatomi building. He expresses over the [...]
When push comes to shove – career transition
When I worked with professional rugby players as a career consultant, there was an understanding by the players that in the not too distant future (from mere months, to possibly over a decade) there would be a need to transition to a new career. My work with people who find [...]
Plan, or Pipedream?
When I chat to people about the concept of finding and following their passions, some are dubious or downright indignant – “but you need to work to eat, not run around having fun!” (or words to that effect). There are also often comments about it being “hard work” or that you [...]
Pushing Out the Comfort Zones
One step at a time... In developing your career, often development is synonymous with growth – and growth, with discomfort. Just like youthful “growing pains”, any personal growth can be uncomfortable and force us to endure new experiences that are unknown or simply go against the grain of our upbringing and [...]
Asking for Directions
Have you ever been on holiday in another country, or for that matter, just been outside your familiar home territory and then realised that you are well and truly lost? Whether you didn’t have a map with you, or just had no clue as to your position on the map, [...]
Pitch Yourself – at Interview
Congratulations! If you have been called for an interview for a job, it means that you have passed the first hurdle. ”On paper” (your CV and application letter) it appears that you satisfy the criteria for the role. The purpose of the interview is to meet in person (or over [...]
Pitch Yourself – in Person
Networking - the mere thought of it can make some of us break out in a sweat. It is often thought of as the domain of the extrovert - the social butterfly who flits around the room making friends with everyone. What about the introverts who would rather stay home [...]
Pitch Yourself – Online
So, you've crafted a great resume. Great. Now, how is your online profile looking...? It is costly and time consuming for companies to find good people. Employers, understandably, are looking for low cost, accurate measures of quality hires. Enter LinkedIn - a powerful online platform that allows graduates and job [...]
Pitch Yourself – on Paper
When it comes to applying for a job, or producing a document from a contact who says "give me your CV", you want to know that you are giving yourself the best chance for success. The trouble is, getting it right can be tricky, especially when it is about YOU [...]
Book Reviews
Open book. Photo in old color image style. Recommended reading, from Lois at Career Wisdom. There are some great books and resources out there on careers / life direction / following your passion / job seeking and enterprise. Here, I've added reviews of my favourite resources, to assist [...]