The Fork in the Road: Making a Mid-Life Career Change
When I was growing up I always said I wanted to be a teacher. I had teachers who inspired me to learn and grow and I knew that I wanted to be that same figure providing encouragement for young people. My parents thought differently, however. They felt that I would be frustrated because of the […]
Organizational Design – What’s Best for Your Company?
Until very recently most companies utilized a hierarchical organizational structure. Well, times they are a changin’. Companies are moving toward a more level organizational design composed of interactive teams that work in a much more collaborative manner. In the past most organization designs were more of a simple structure that was authority from the top […]
Networking: Do’s and Don’ts
Networking has become an integral part of our business culture for many reasons. It is important to socialize with people who are like minded and professional to keep your name out there. Networking can be used for many purposes, not just to garner clients or to try to secure a new position. It can be […]
Perfecting the Elevator Pitch
Here it is! Your big moment. The recruiter asks you the time tested question, “So,,,,tell me about yourself.” YIKES! How in the world can you concisely and adequately describe yourself to someone without sounding boastful or too modest? This is often referred to as an “elevator pitch”. Your elevator pitch in this instance may well […]
The Dreaded Cold Call: 4 Tips to Help with Successful Prospecting
The mere mention of Cold calling can send chills down the spines of many a sales person. But cold calling doesn’t have to be a scary thing. Depending on how you approach it and how well you prepare before you make the dreaded “cold call” it can be as pleasant and productive as a sales call to […]