Don't feel left out! We've taken the very best of what we learned from this summer's Empowerment Tour and compiled into a handy eBook: The Career Coaches' Book of Wisdom: Tips from the Empowerment Tour . Download it today – it's free! – and let us know what you think. Enjoy!...
Q & A: I’m unemployed and new in town, what do you suggest? Obviously, you like a challenge. Since 90% to 95% of jobs come through networking, not through job sites, and you are new to the area, you need a network, fast. First, be clear what work you want, because you will need to be focused. Second, consider who needs to know about you? This is your target. These are the companies, associations...
Still following the tour ? Here's another video from the GMA Job Club segment with Tory Johnson which appeared yesterday at 3:30 p.m. on ABC's NOW, staring career coach Michael Cushman.
Alisha, after 3 semesters, has decided on a degree in music therapy, but her school doesn't have one. Should she transfer? Few students realize they can mix and match programs and customize their degrees. Here are your tools: 1. Interdisciplinary study 2. Independent study 3. Transferring credits 4. Exchange programs You can mix courses from other departments and other schools to create the degree...
I'm asked this question almost every day on the tour, "Is online really as good as going to school?" Long before the internet, the world had correspondence classes and schools. Students would buy books and receive assignments through the mail. (Not email, but the mail with stamps, envelopes, and carriers: your basic “snail mail”). Students returned their work for review and grading...
This is the most common question people ask me when they learn that I'm touring the US coaching job seekers. As of July 8th., I've been to Denver, Dallas, New Orleans, Mobile, Pensacola, Tampa, Miami, Jacksonville, Atlanta and now Nashville. Up until a few days ago, I didn't have a single answer for this question. Everyone's life and circumstances is unique, how could there be one, big, common mistake...
On my first radio spot of the morning, I chose to share this advice: stop talking about the past. How ironic, my next job seeker was a "past expert". As soon as Charlie was greeted by two young women, he starts talking about his past. He tells them that he has 40 years of experience driving trucks. He has driven trucks all over this country; he has driven every type of truck, and he knows...
One of the best things you can do for yourself while unemployed is to volunteer at a non-profit. Yes that’s right, work for free. Here are seven reasons why: You can gain valuable leadership experience that expands your skills: marketing, membership drives, event planning, treasurer, etc. Board members and committee personnel often are well connected people. You get to work side-by-side and develop...
