If you would like to negotiate your salary the key is to clearly define the reasons why you should receive a higher salary. Saving up to purchase a Range Rover Sport or sending your kid to college are not valid reasons for asking for a higher salary.Read more

There are two #1 ways to be visible to hiring authorities. The number one, #1 way is to create a complete Linkedin profile. The number two, #1 way is to post your resume on the job boards. Read more

It used to be you considered yourself successful in your career you were a Manager, perhaps working your way from the floor, to leader, to supervisor and finally to management. From Management your worked your way to upper management then to the executive suite. While that paradigm still exists in today’s world career success may depend on how flexible and nimble you are within the workforce. Read more

The main reason that most companies make counter-offers is so that they, not you, are in control of the timetable for your transition. After you have informed your boss that you are leaving you might be asked why you are leaving and what could your current employer do to retain your services. Have an open and honest conversation with your boss about the reasons for why you are leaving but let them know that your mind is made up that you will be vacating your role with the company. Read more

Your offer might be rescinded if:
• You lied on your employment application about your criminal history, financial history, employment history or education credentials.
• You cuss and scream at the recruiter that the offer letter process is taking too long
• You email your soon to be hiring manager that your current employer is pressuring you to stay.
• You bad-mouth via email, social network postings, or other means, any aspect of your interviewing experience you had with your soon to be new employer.
• Your position has been eliminated.Read more

Showcase your abilities through effective communication. Good communication skills are one of the most important skills an employee can master. On one hand effective communication skills may be taken for granted but on the other hand poor communication skills will stick out like a sore thumb. While the ability to verbally express our ideas and directions will always be important, technology has demanded that we sharpen our written communication skills.Read more

As you reach for the next rung on the corporate ladder you’ll have a better grip by knowing how to effectively negotiate your internal salary. Read more

I will be giving a Job Search Presentation at St. Andrews Church in Rochester, MI this Thursday, September 8th from 7pm -9pm. I'll be covering the following 4 topics: the Resume, Interview Preparation, How to Effectively use Linkedin and Important Communication Skills. If you have the time and feel these topics may be of interest to you please stop by and attend this free presentation.

St. Andrews Church * I'll be speaking at the multi-purpose room
1400 Inglewood
Rochester, MI 48307

Every stress-filled job needs a little injection of humor to lighten the workday load. With deadlines zooming, quotas not being met, mistakes made, boss not pleased with your performance, co-workers complaining, and back-stabbing...some days the workplace can seem like nothing but one big self-esteem sucking machine. Since the innate desire to shout and slam will not be acceptable try taking two jokes and laughing your way to the next part of your day. Read more

Oh the ways to $%*&-off your co-workers, the possibilities are endless. Just like family you don’t get to pick your co-workers and yet you need to find a way to get along with them. Following are the top ten ways that are sure to tork-off your fellow working brethren:
1)Gossip

2)When someone asks you a question and really need your assistance be vague with your response. ?Following is an actual instant messaging conversation that I had with an I.T. professional at one of the companies I worked for as a consultant: Read more