What’s Your Weakness? The dreaded interview question. What should you say? Do you tell them that you’re a perfectionist? What if they ask “Why is that a weakness?” Then, if you’re nervous, you may be compelled to go on and on about the time you were in charge of a project, but couldn’t let it […]
Stressed Out? Go Zen for Relief!
Photo by Brittney Bush Are you “stressed out?” So many of us are so busy with our work and personal lives, stopping to think how to keep everything in balance doesn’t make the list of “things to do.” Marci Alboher’s  Shifting Careers column in the New York Times recently recounted a session with Jennifer Edwards, whom she describes as […]
Search for Jobs By Company Size
Photo by gisarah This week’s Wall Street Journal’s tip of the week: Search for jobs by company size. I have many clients who do this. They say, “I want to work for a small company where I will be able to get involved in a lot of different areas.” Or they say, “I want to […]
Discover Your Value Propositon – The Elevator Pitch, Part II
In a previous post, I outlined the importance of writing your value proposition or “elevator pitch.” To recap, this is a short (30-second), prepared speech that addresses the questions, “Who are you?” and “What do you have to offer?” In Part One, I suggested writing down your top five work and personal accomplishments. Now, think about what you […]
Discovering Your Value Proposition – The Elevator Pitch, Part I
Have you written your elevator pitch? Otherwise known as your value proposition or a personal infomercial, this is a brief (some say 2-minutes, I like 30 seconds) introduction to you with a focus on what you have to offer. Â This technique is used all of the time in sales and marketing, and since your job […]