Career Development Partners Blog
Our expert coaches offer advice ranging from Networking and Resumes, to the benefits of Outplacement and Leadership Development.
Have a Tiger Woods Mentality
Whether it is Tiger Woods, LaBron James, Payton Manning or any other sports figure they never make 100% of their shots. Tiger Woods shanks a ball into the woods (not often, but it happens), LaBron James throws an “air ball” (again, not often), Payton Manning...
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I Need 10,000 Hours to Master My Job Search – NOT!
by Travis Jones, CEO at Career Development Partner Traveling by jet and reading the in-flight magazines brings new insights on fascinating topics. A few years ago a Southwest Magazine cover story captured my attention. The headline story was about Dan...
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Evaluating Job Offers
You cannot take the offer stage lightly. Many areas need to be evaluated
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Want a more positive and productive workplace? Starts with a culture of Trust!
What Does a Respectful Trusting Workplace Look Like? A respectful workplace is one where all employees are valued, recognized, treated fairly, have clear expectations, and work harmoniously. It is an inclusive environment where ideas are acknowledged and celebrated,...
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It Can Be Difficult NOT To Take Rejection Personally
When you first embark on your job search journey, you are filled with anticipation, enthusiasm and high expectations. If your job search efforts continue over a long period of time, you may have already experienced rejection, objections and frustration. Many job...
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6 Ways to Know When It’s Time to Change Jobs
Are you unsure if your career is stalled or if you need to start looking for another job? Here are six ways to know it’s time to begin a job search or change employers.
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Teaching and Leading in the Workplace is Noble Work
Excellent leaders are admirable teachers and help to mold the future of those they lead. Leaders stereotypically shape an individual’s future by sharing their expertise as well as sharing the wisdom essential to master not simply the work they do, but a successful...
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JOB SEARCH AFTER 60
As one adds years to their career, it becomes more difficult to change jobs or be re-employed after a reduction. While challenging, it is not impossible. You have to be smart on how you conduct your search, here are eight missteps that older job seekers make.
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Beware! The Phantom Job Posting
What do I mean by “Phantom job posting”? It is a job posting that is advertised but no real job exists that the company is hiring
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7 Email Tips for Job Search Success
Email has become an essential form of communication in today’s job search, but how you handle it can make a positive first impression or make your next employer question your judgment.
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