What can a candidate do to affect the outcome of the screening process? Not much. You can’t set the search criteria for an employer. You can’t make screeners meticulously follow the criteria they have. And you can’t eliminate bias. You can only present a coherent argument, and make sure that it highlights what you have […]
Hey You! Who's a Who-Do to You?
Please take a few minutes between now and next Tuesday at noon to nominate someone who deserves recognition, and to tell the world why you see this person as defining the spirit of the “Who-Do.” If you want to send the nomination directly to me, e-mail it to sean@higheredcareercoach.com and I will post some of the essential pieces here, so people can at least know who was nominated and why.
How to Tell a "Who-Do" from a Guru: Part 2
You know, there are many, many cartoons that depict a seeker going to the mountaintop to ask a wise guru for advice, only to be met with questions. The punchline here shouldn’t be lost on you…this is how people learn.
It's the End of the World as We Know It, And I Feel Fine
Have you set aside aspects of yourself as you pursue the “next steps” in your career? Are there ways to incorporate these aspirations and skills into your current job? What risks are you willing to take to create more fulfillment in your life and career?
Do What You Value!
Doing what you value is a powerful idea that should carry over into your everyday life and your work.
Here are some ways I am trying to live up to my own expectations.