Career Development Partners Blog
Our expert coaches offer advice ranging from Networking and Resumes, to the benefits of Outplacement and Leadership Development.
Goal Setting for Job Search Success
The first step in successfully achieving your goal is to be crystal clear about what you want, writing it down then sharing it with someone you respect. In fact, statistics show that people who write down their goals have over an 80% higher success rate of achieving them.
How to Write Thank-You Notes that Impress Hiring Managers
Like it or not, thank-you notes are a must. Whether it’s an informational interview or traditional job interview, you need to send a thank-you note. But is an email enough these days? Does a handwritten note really help your chances? What should you say besides, “Thanks for your time!”
Break These Habits to be More Successful
Sometimes we are our own worst enemy, or our most critical judges. We do things that sabotage our success.
Not intentionally, of course. But if you take a close look, you might be surprised to discover you’ve picked up a few daily habits, practices and perspectives that keep you stuck in a rut and incapable of moving toward your goals.
10 Ways to Supercharge Your Career in 2020
It’s not enough to expect your job search to turn around; you have to make it happen. Most individuals who are finding employment have constantly changed up the way they conduct their search.
Happy New Year from Career Development Partners
New years resolutions are an interesting way to look back at your last year and set goals. Fact is that 80% of people fail to stick to their goals by February. Can’t even remember those from 2018. What’s wrong with that picture? Could be it’s the resolutions you...
The Mental Side of Job Search
One of the greatest challenges of any job search is establishing and maintaining momentum regardless of results achieved. Your job search is a learning experience that will build character and teach you things about yourself you never knew.
DON’T LOSE YOURSELF!
Your job search is a life changing event filled with many emotions especially at this holiday time. Your normal routine is non-existent. You will consistently be forced out of your comfort zone and you will experience rejection daily.
Adopt These 2 Mindsets and You’ll Become Unstoppable
Despite the difficult circumstances that may happen in your life, there is always an opportunity to overcome them and grow. You want true freedom in every area of your life. You want to create financial security and leave a legacy for your loved ones. You can become...
4 Strategies For the Roller Coaster Ride of Small Business
4 Business Principles “The definition of Leadership is getting a predetermined objective accomplished through the voluntary efforts of others.” All business can be boiled down to four things: Profits… No profit, no business Products/Services… Your target market must...
Awkward Interview Situations
There are a number of situations that come up during job interviews that require a bit of finesse to navigate. Especially given the power dynamics of job interviews. You may feel awkward trying to address these situations with the interviewer, however, not addressing...