Welcome to the blog!

If you are urgently looking for a new job opportunity for any reason – graduating school, unemployed, or feeling completely unfulfilled in your current role – the last thing you want to do is waste a bunch of time doing the wrong things. Here are some things to STOP doing right away: Simply applying for […]

The best information about a company or organization comes from people that are already working there. So how do you connect with them? Informational interviews. It really is the “secret weapon” of networking. You get to have a no-pressure, informal conversation with someone who can provide insights you need. Insights on the company, industry, and […]

“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” ~Milton Berle When making a career transition and seeking for that next opportunity, it’s important that you focus and understand what really makes the most difference. There are so many things that people spend WAY too much time focusing on, thinking they are the silver bullet, when in […]

“Your network is the people who want to help you, and you want to help them, and that’s really powerful” – Reid Hoffman, founder of LinkedIn We live in a time where it is not often possible for people to talk face to face due to safety precautions, travel restrictions, and less in-person events. Now […]

“Networking is not about just connecting people. It’s about connecting people with people, people with ideas, and people with opportunities.” – Michele Jennae Many people today have misconceptions that networking can never be something they are good at, it’s a waste of time, and it’s only for friends or close circles. Do not let these […]

“Your actions and approach with what you have will showcase to others what you would be able to do with more” ~ Loren Weisman Evidence is anything that you see, experience, read, or are told that causes you to believe that something is true or has really happened (collinsdictionary.com). This is one thing that is […]

All players, coaches, and viewers put a lot of focus on one particular thing whenever there is a sports game going on. The scoreboard! Now, what is on the scoreboard? Numbers! Numbers are symbols. You can identify who’s winning or losing. Often you see other data like time, fouls, timeouts, and more. Because of the […]

In the world of marketing, creative leaders invest a lot of money and time to have a great logo for their companies and clients. Why is this so important? Let’s take McDonald’s as an example. Fans of the fast-food giant always have a smile on their face whenever they see the Golden Arches logo. A […]

“Networking is more about ‘farming’ than it is about ‘hunting’. It’s about cultivating relationships.” – Dr. Ivan Misner How you expand your network affects your job search, career opportunities, and personal growth. You are cultivating relationships with people all of the time. Networking isn’t about just trying to get something out of someone else. Increasing […]