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An Ideal Career for Everyone?
One of the first roadblocks to making a career change, and this causes a lot of people to rot in their existing job, is that assumption or feeling that there is one right answer. One magic profession, that if it could be identified, would be the solution to everything. So, in the absence of finding the “right answer,” people stay put. But, while they stay put, life goes on.
In my experience, some, and only some people, have a specific thing that they “find” and in which they can be happy for the …
Managing Internal Transfers
My most recent Monster.com article has just been published. Transfer Internally the Right Way presents 7 key success factors to increasing the probability that you will make a successful internal transfer. Have a look!
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I am telling you, it is a powerful way to go …
Dealing with Career Setbacks
My most recent Monster.com article was published today. The topic is Recovering from a Career Setback.
“You’re good at your job. You fit well with your team and within the organization. You receive solid performance appraisals and have a track record of accomplishment. Then, when the chance for that promotion you’ve been working toward finally arrives, you get passed over…”
Go here to read the article.
360 Degree Evaluations
Have you ever been participated in a 360 Degree Evaluation? As a reviewer, or the recipient? If the thought causes fear in you, you might want to read an article I just wrote for Monster.com on how to survive and benefit from a 360 degree evaluation.
Globe & Mail Article
The Globe & Mail, a national newspaper in Canada, published an article on Saturday, July 31st titled “Disengagement said ‘common’ in workplace.” I am pleased to have been interviewed for this article. The big, I will say it…”cheezy” photo of me, however, has caused some ribbing from friends. Oh well.