Career Development Partners Blog
Our expert coaches offer advice ranging from Networking and Resumes, to the benefits of Outplacement and Leadership Development.
How to Write the Perfect Email Signature
When you’re using email to job search or network, it's important to include a professional email signature that has your contact information. This makes it easy for hiring managers and recruiters to get in touch with you. First, make sure that the email account you...
6 Signs You Nailed Your Job Interview
While you’ll probably never be able to tell with one hundred percent certainty which way a recruiter is leaning, there are a few signs you can look for that indicate good news.
Launching New Managers for the Success of the Whole Team
Many of the best and brightest emerging employees in organizations have the desire to advance and develop quickly. If the opportunity does not happen quickly, some will seek it elsewhere. It is crucial to challenge these employees to understand...
A Prescription for Career Resilience
No one will be as invested in your career as you. Therefore, it is important to take the initiative to design your own career development plan.
6 Steps to Success on a New Job
Congratulations, you landed that new job you’ve been praying for. Now it’s time to deliver on what you promised in the interview. You were selected out of a candidate pool of several hundred candidates, you were judged the best – now you have to prove they were right. Here are six things you should do from day one on your new job so you position yourself for success.
If Networking Works, Why Don’t We Do It?
It’s estimated that 70 – 80% of all jobs are filled via networking. Strong networking skills allow us to effectively uncover new opportunities, forge lucrative partnerships, and continually advance in our careers. So, understanding the importance of networking, why don’t we feel comfortable and eager to do it
“Truth” is the Engine That Propels Growth
Collaboration is something that energizes me when others participate in a conversational dialog. Speech that is filled with a person’s belief about truth creates growth and expanded energy for our team. From my experience with myself and others, speaking the truth,...
Writing A Results-based Resume
Many people run into trouble when writing the details of the work experience section on a resume. However, for your resume to stand out, the details of your work experience section should identify the value you brought to your job through your accomplishments.
Is Your Hiring Process Like Playing Roulette?
Take the gamble out of the hiring process. If your current hiring process is subjective and at best giving you 50/50 odds of making a good hire, then learn how to quit hiring on a “roll of the dice” or a “Gut” feeling. Learn how to have a hiring process that is...
How Older Workers Can Recover from Job Loss
Once an older worker loses a job, it takes them longer than younger job seekers to find a new one. On average, 25- to 44-year-olds land a new job in just over five months, but it takes two to five months longer for older workers, depending on their age