Why Is It So Hard to Find a Job?
Are you struggling to find a job? Have you been looking for a while? Ironically, many employers report challenges filling positions because they perceive a talent shortage. So what’s going on? Why is it so hard to find a job when employers still need new employees? When it seems hard to find a job, there […]
Take a New Job or Stay in Your Current One? Here’s How to Decide.
Q: I received an offer for a new job but there are a lot of benefits in my current job. I really get along well with my co-workers and it is closer to my house than the new opportunity. How do I choose between the two? A: First, congratulations on receiving a job offer! There […]
How Can You Acquire an Irresistible and Marketable New Skillset?
Thanks to Amanda Wilks for this week’s guest blog! Please check out her bio out at the bottom. -Coach Wolfgang If you are looking to acquire an irresistible and marketable new skillset, you are most likely trying to change careers. It can be a scary thing to take that first leap to change careers. What […]
4 Networking Tips That You Can Learn From a Dog
When I tell my clients that the most effective way to land a job is through networking, their response is often a sigh of frustration or a look of dread. Even the most extroverted, outgoing people often don’t enjoy networking events. And one of the main reasons for this is that many of them aren’t […]
Get Hired in San Antonio With This Job Search Guide
San Antonio is a wonderful family town. It’s big enough to have everything you need but still has a small town feel where ‘everybody knows your name’. San Antonio has many places to visit such as the Alamo or the Natural Bridge Caverns. You can take a stroll on the River Walk or head over […]
Get Hired in Dallas With This Job Search Guide
Dallas has become quite a booming city when it comes to employment opportunity. That’s good news if you are seeking a job in Dallas. In recent years, Dallas has risen to become the fourth largest employment center adding 3M non-farm jobs (Wikipedia) in 2013. There are many industries represented, including real estate, consulting, technology, healthcare […]
Get Hired in Houston With This Job Search Guide
As the 4th largest city in the country, Houston offers a lot of opportunity. Good food, warm weather, wide open space and a very active employment landscape! Houston is known for the oil and gas industry and is home to the largest concentration of healthcare and research companies. Houston offers a wide range of top […]
How to find the right job. Follow your passion.
Following your passion is a hard road. More than half the battle is finding out what the heck your passion really is! Sounds easy enough, and I’ve seen it so many times before, people feel they ought to ‘know‘ what their passion is. But behind closed doors – trust me – the majority have no […]
Is Your Job Search Taking Too Long?
Some individuals seek out career coaching when the pain of their job (environment, lack of fit, etc.) is too much to bear. They are looking to get out of that job and want out as soon as possible. Oftentimes, these individuals ask, “How long will my job search take?” My answer, as it is to […]
I Used to Love My Job. How to Find a Job You Love.
Falling out of love with your job happens over time. The key is to be actively managing your career. Yes, jobs change but more times than not, it’s the changes that you experience that cause you to fall out of love with your job. As time rolls on it’s important to assess how your life is […]