Career Advice, Tips, Trends, Resources

I sincerely believe that college has provided me so many valuable tools, lessons, and skills.  I am confident that I would not have had the opportunities that I have had throughout my career if I did not have my education.

What do you think?

While some employers may not make the time to thoroughly research your online presence and reputation, this article states that according to a 2012 report from CareerBuilder, nearly two in five organizations use social networking sites to research job candidates.

So, do clean up your photo, description, skills, etc.  Do everything you can so that your online image represents and differentiates you from the pack!

BYOD - is a very interesting concept, which stands for bring your own device.

Generation Y workers see their devices as a connection of their personality and style.  Working from home on the beach, at Starbucks is the way to go.  Workers will be able to have more control and freedom in their surroundings.

This is absolutely a must-see video.  Okay, I want to warn you this is not what you would typically expect from one of my articles.

I hope that the ending brings you a smile and some inspiration.  You see when you have fire and passion, that to me is the golden ticket. 

Please keep your recommendations coming....I love them!

This article's tunes are singing my song!!!

If you are a student, recent graduate, or mature professional....every person should have a brand.  If any of you have ever attended any of my leadership trainings, speaking events, or coaching -- you will know that everything starts and ends with you being clear on who you are. Every successful company has a brand; they know who they are, what makes them special, and how they add value.

My advice:  Pick three words that describe who you are on your best day.  For example my brand is:  Professional, Respected, and Value-Adder

All of my words, actions, behaviors, etc. should be consistent with my brand.

Do you know who you are?  You are to know yourself to grow yourself...right?

This article gives you 5 steps to brand yourself:  "Ultimately you want to make sure that when recruiters and hiring managers are looking for a person like you, you are 1) being found and 2) they understand your value and contact you for an interview."

Do you want to share your brand with us?  What are your three words or phrases to describe your brand?

Wonderful quote:

“Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do, than by the ones that you did do,” it read. “So, throw off the bow lines. Sail away from safe harbors. Catch the trade winds in your sills. Explore, dream, discover.”

So many students have huge dreams, and give up too early! 

Please read this success story for some inspiration. 

If your aspirations of becoming a professional athlete are becoming distant dreams, consider looking into other careers to stay in the industry.

Read the article that discusses ten different sporting career options, such as:

Event Co-ordinator:  Someone who is responsible for overseeing all the details to ensure that the game, match or race goes off without a hitch.

Besides the 5 considerdations noted in this article, in my humble opinion there are a few things that you should think about.

I like to view a career like a chess game.  Every move you make should be strategic in nature and take you closer to your ultimate goal.

Before you accept the position -- few considerations:  Is this position a strategic move (career ladder step)?  Am I taking this position solely because of the money, and the position could potentially place me steps backwards in my career plan?