by Travis Jones | May 29, 2018 | Career Development Partners, Travis Jones | CEO
Memorial Day is merely the beginning of summer for some but to others it is a day to remember those who have passed from this life. May I suggest that you consider a new approach to Memorial Day that carries significance into the next several generations. A friend...
by Rick Christensen | May 24, 2018 | Interviewing, Job Search, Rick Christensen
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...
by Mike Duke | May 22, 2018 | Leadership, Mike Duke
You can’t control people. You can’t manage them either. You can manage a process or a system that people are involved in but you can’t manage the people. The fact is you can only lead people. The definition of leadership is, “The ability to get a predetermined...
by Rick Christensen | May 17, 2018 | Career Transition, High Performance, Job Search, Rick Christensen, Successful People
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 bad habits, practices and...
by Travis Jones | May 15, 2018 | Career Development Partners, Job Success, Leadership, Outplacement, Travis Jones | CEO
At the time a decision is made to reduce your workforce, all the way through to the re-engagement of your remaining employees, planning remains a critical and meaningful factor in the effort to mitigate the many risks associated with reductions in your staff at any...
by Rick Christensen | May 10, 2018 | Career Transition, Job Search, Rick Christensen
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...