Archive for 'Career Coaching'
Give Back to Move Forward
Posted on03. Feb, 2012 by Joe Lavelle.
Even if you currently have a 9-to-5 job, ask yourself if it’s what you really want to be doing. If not, why not consider giving some of your time to an organization within the field that is your true passion? If you’ve always wanted to run a dinner theater, offer to do their books and learn the ins and outs of such an operation.
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You Are Invited! UIC Hosts “Bridging the Gap Between Education and Employment” HIMSS12 Luncheon
Posted on27. Jan, 2012 by Gwen Darling.
You are hereby cordially invited to: University of Illinois at Chicago’s HIMSS12 Luncheon & Round Table Discussion As jobs in the health informatics industry continue to grow faster than average, understanding what hiring managers are looking for is a must. With that in mind, we are facilitating a round table discussion & luncheon at HIMSS12 [...]
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A Very Brady Career Lesson
Posted on19. Jan, 2012 by Joe Lavelle.
You may be asking… Is he really going to try to derive some career coaching from The Brady Bunch? You must think that I am crazy, however, there is an important lesson that I have used many times from The Brady Bunch Movie that was released in 1995.
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Make People THINK You’re Important
Posted on12. Jan, 2012 by Joe Lavelle.
As you think about ways to boost your career to a new level and earn more prestige and recognition based on stunning contributions to your field, perhaps you are realizing that such committed work is simply too hard. Maybe there is an easier way to give the impression that what you do really matters and you are a professional worthy of respect — just make it LOOK that way.
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The “Attitude of Gratitude”
Posted on30. Dec, 2011 by Joe Lavelle.
If you say this to a client or customer and genuinely mean it, you are well on your way to developing a long-term professional relationship that is likely to be both profitable and meaningful. I can’t speak enough about how important I think it is to approach every day with gratitude and to look for opportunities to tell others about the positive difference they have made in your life. It just might be a few kind words from you that remind a customer why they connected with your business in the first place or simply make another human’s day a little brighter.
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How to Construct a Resume that Sells You
Posted on26. Dec, 2011 by Erin Kennedy.
Some people think that resumes are nothing more than a list of your accomplishments, the jobs you’ve had, and the number of places you’ve worked. But, it’s not that easy to construct a resume that markets you to your prospective employer. A resume should be designed to sell you and your potential to an employer. [...]








