We’ve all heard the stories about how a taxi driver was a “transportation logistics manager” on his resume and the greeter at WalMart becomes a “human relations director” in the next job search. Now some people are contending that lying…
[powerpress] All We Need is Love People are not looking for more systems and processes. They’re looking for hope, encouragement, love, respect and transformation. If you’re already providing those you are likely in a position to prosper financially as well. …
Here’s a frightening statement. I read this week where a sales manager was berating his staff for missing their sales quotas. He screamed at them, “If your marriage is not in trouble, it’s probably because you are not spending enough…
The lead-in question on the information requested when I coach with someone personally is this: “Briefly describe your current work situation.” Here is a classic response I received from a 28-yr-old: “Antithetical to my personal and professional expectations. And unfulfilling on multiple…
[powerpress] Does the world really need my contribution? If you have a talent for technology, art, music or brain surgery, does the world really care? Is your contribution meaningful if twenty other people can do the same thing? Let’s look…
I received this note two days ago: Hi, Dan, I have read your book, 48 days, and I wanted to know does your job search process really work? I have been told that approach, mailing through the mail is old…
We hear from lots of “starving artists.” You know the routine – you do a demo for your next album and hope to get a $100 gig at a local restaurant to buy groceries tomorrow. Sell one painting for $300…
Being April 1st, getting spring fever, seeing friends who have gone on to better things – these can all give you the urge to just turn in your resignation letter and just say “I Quit!” Well, here’s help. This site makes…
[powerpress] I love ____________, but it doesn’t pay enough. No, the issue is not that it doesn’t pay enough. The issue is you need to be more creative in your thinking. With an abundance mentality you can always find ways…
I hear this as a frequent interview response – “You are overqualified.” One legitimate concern is that right now a lot of people are settling for “survival” jobs, where any job is better than nothing. A firm in St. Louis…