Career Development Partners Blog
Our expert coaches offer advice ranging from Networking and Resumes, to the benefits of Outplacement and Leadership Development.
The Best Qualified Applicant Doesn’t Always Get the Job
The good news: You are great at your profession, none better, superheroes aspire to reach your level of competence. The bad news: You may not be the one that gets hired. How is this possible? You're competent, know your business and you're an all-around great person....
Pad Your Resume in 2021
Make no mistake, I'm not suggesting that you "Pad" your resume with exaggerated or misleading (false) accomplishments but if, like many people, you're hoping to enhance your job prospects in 2021 then strengthening your resume should be at the top of your New Year's...
10 Ways to Supercharge Your Career in 2021
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. Realities in Today's Competitive Job Market: Over 80% of job seekers found...
What Do You Want to be Remembered For?
Another year has come and will be soon be gone and we are about to embark on a new year and new adventures. Take some time to reflect on the highs and lows of the past year. Honestly evaluate what you got right and identify areas you want to improve. If we are...
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. A job search can also be...
Merry Christmas!
Gathering for the holidays has shifted this year and a time we will never forget. Social distancing, zoom gatherings, no gatherings, no traveling to see family and friends and lack of seasonal holiday and Christmas parties, are memories of the past at least for now....
Countering the Counteroffer
You finally landed your A level candidate after spending tons of money on advertising, paying in-house recruiters, sifting through hundreds of resumes and months of interviews. The last thing you want to happen is for the candidate to take a counter offer. Here are a...
Character Traits to Project During Your Interview
Image and first impressions are critical during your interviews! You need to think about what image you want to create and how you will successfully accomplish that task. There are some character traits that are common and should be used in order to create that...
7 Habits of Successful Job Seekers
For over 25 years one of the most respected business texts has be The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People. I wondered if these same principles could be applied to job search. So I took Dr. Covey’s list and applied them to the modern job search process. Be proactive –...
Job Search vs. Career Management
There is a big difference between job search and career management. Job search is more an event that commences when you need a job and ends when a new job is secured. Career management, on the other hand, is a mindset that goes beyond job changes. Back when the...