Posts by Stacy Harshman
How To Inform Your Network Of Your Job Search
The best job leads are likely to come from your network of connections; however, asking them for help can seem daunting. We often procrastinate about informing our network because it can be a bit awkward. Below are some ideas of how to talk with your contacts. 1. Know what you are looking for- Job seekers…
Read MoreWhat If You Quit Your Job And Want To Come Back?
The call I dreaded came. Jim, a long-term employee of 17 years, had just given his notice to quit the organization I working for as a recruiter. His job would be hard to fill because he had an excellent track record and his team loved him. A month later, I received word that Jim expressed…
Read MoreThe Biggest Mistake Career Changers Make
Most people assume if you want to change careers, you should start by deciding what your new profession will be, but that is not the first step according to Harvard business school professor Herminia Ibarra. She writes, “By far the biggest mistake people make when trying to change careers is to delay taking the first…
Read MoreThe First Step To Reinvent Your Career
Ever wished you could reinvent your life or your career? Apparently this desire is quite common. Social psychologist Richard Luker says that “adults are saying not only do I see a more vigorous life, I’m up for it, I’m game, I want to do more. Our research is bearing that out in spades”. Jane Pauley…
Read MoreWhat Is A Returnship and How Could It Help You?
Ever heard the word “returnship”? Returnship is an internship opportunity geared towards experienced professionals. The concept was coined by Goldman Sachs back in 2008 to help people restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce. Goldman began a program to offer a paid, ten-week program for professionals to experience working again and at the end,…
Read MoreTips To Get On An Employer’s Radar
Getting an employer’s attention is absolutely essential to job success. Who knows you is what really counts. Although it is not easy, you can actively work to become more visible to those who can potentially hire you. Below are some tips to accomplish this worthwhile endeavor. Engage with companies on their social media- Find out…
Read More7 Ways To Prepare For Your Next Networking Event
Have you ever gone to a networking event, met a lot of people, and then nothing ever resulted from it? This is a common situation, but when you are seeking to advance your career, you absolutely cannot afford to not take full advantage of networking opportunities. A study by the outplacement firm Drake Beam Morin,…
Read More4 Questions To Test If You Are In Job Burnout
Burnout, according to Dictionary.com, is fatigue, frustration, or apathy resulting from prolonged stress, overwork, or intense activity. Burnout can result in some serious consequences including depression, anxiety, and physical illness. To test if you may be experiencing burnout, here are 4 questions for you to ponder. 1. Is my work impacting others in a positive…
Read MoreShould I Try To Negotiate More Money When Offered A Job?
Picture this: you have sailed through grilling interviews, wowed the hiring manager, and now you have been offered a job! You ecstatically accept the offer on the spot. The next day you wonder, “Should I have negotiated for a higher salary?” It is a painful question, so before you are in that situation, take some…
Read More4 Questions To Ask After The Interview
What do you do after you have completed an interview? If you are like most people, you just want to shout “Thank goodness it is over” and consider it a task completed. Landing an interview is a big accomplishment and worthy of a little celebration; however, there is more work to be done. This is…
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