Don't Burn That Bridge!
October 19, 2015
Burning a bridgeâeven if it's not intentional, really impacts your ability to network effectively in your job search. Landing a job is all about who you know and who those people know. Word travels fast. Customer service research says it takes 10 good reviews to make up for one bad one. The same goes for people and recommendations. In other words, if you make a great impression during an interview (even if you don't get the job) the interviewer may tell two people. But if you leave a horrible impression, he'll share it with the whole department and make you the topic of dinner party conversation with his family and friends. This is why it's important to be especially conscious of your behavior when you're interviewing and pay particular attention to how you treat people when youâre in the job market.
Whoomp! (There it is) may be the secret musical trigger to help you achieve your goals. New York University psychologist Gabriele Oettingen has developed a four-step plan from her years of research on motivation. She defines each step by using the acronym WOOPâwhich is close enough to the song to make it a useful musical reminder. This 4-step plan works well on personal and professional goals. Start small and see quick results, then use that success and muscle memory to conquer larger goals such as a promotion, a new job, or a great vacation. 
The New York Times featured an article focused on job search difficulties for 40-50+ year old's, and the interesting take-away is the research revealed on the behaviors that are required to successfully find work in this age category. The research showed that the best way to improve the odds of finding a job at any age is to build a broad network throughout your career. 
As a parent, thereâs no one more invested in your childâs future than you. Helping him start a smart job search is a huge milestone in the often long process of becoming an independent and self sufficient adult. And you donât have to spend money to help. There are several FREE things you can do to help start the job search process out on a positive note. Here are 5 ways you can help your child get a job. 
It's always a good time to re-focus on what is important in your life: relationships, work-life balance, giving back, and your career. Whether youâre a senior executive, mid-level manager, or recent college graduate, "Career Control" is hard to manage. If you're struggling to gain control over your career, here are 3 tips to help you focus your efforts and avoid career drift. 
Job seekersâyou HAVE to dress better for interviews. We're seeing more and more candidates rejected due to inappropriate interview attire. Regardless of whether it's intentional, human beings make immediate assessments based on appearance and the first interview is part of the "weed out" process. Do everything in your power to look amazing and professional on your next interview. Know your audience and choose your clothes wisely. Please do not show up to your next interview having committed any of these 5 major interview fashion faux pas:Â 
Regardless of the job, interviews all generally work the same way. The number of interviews you have may depend on the level of the job, but you can be certain that employers are looking for different things in a first interview than they are in a last interview. Understanding what you need to do to prepare will help you land the job. Here are some key tips that will help you survive the first interview and "seal the deal" in the final interview:Â 
Before you seriously begin your job search, it's important to take a few critical steps to ensure that you "look before you leap" and approach your search in a smart and savvy way. It will also lead you to a stronger search with better results. If you're not quite sure what you need to do to prepare, we're here to help! Here are 5 key factors to consider before starting a job search.
If you suddenly find yourself back in the job market again after a long time, you should know that things have changedâa lot. Itâs no longer a straightforward process and this is good and bad for job seekers. Learning to navigate this unfamiliar territory can be intimidating and just plain frustrating. Here are 4 new things that you can expect to encounter in a 21st Century job search: 
Feeling happy and stimulated at work is a major factor in your overall quality of life. Life is way too short to be miserable every day. If you find yourself with a consistent case of the âSunday Night Blues,â then you might want to start reevaluating whether youâre in the right job. Here are 5 clear signs that it might be time for you to consider a career change: