Seasonal Jobs vs. Job Hopping (#209)

Send us a textHow Much Education is Enough?We used to be told we had to go to college!That typically meant a grueling 4+ years before we could earn a decent living.Today, the tables have turned. You can choose from a 2-year college, a trade school, and a great education online.Let's explore the numerous educations available to you.I'll also share a great FREE educational resource and explain the details.https://www.thriftbooks.com/https://www.edx.org/Support the show

Send us a textComplacency Can Cancel Your Career Growth! (#213)As we approach the New Year, thoughts of putting the past challenges behind us arise.Also, feelings of pride and confidence - things we overcame or achieved might pop into our memories.But for certain, the increased demands on you and me are at the forefront!As the world speeds up from 2G to 3G to 5G+ we're constantly moving faster.That can mean you fall victim to being asked to do more with less - less time, money, and resources.It might feel good to pump the brakes and say enough is enough.Today's show is a warning for that as we explore how Complacency Can Cancel Your Career Growth!Support the show

Send us a textLetting Your Emotions Drive Your Decisions (#212)We just celebrated a US holiday - Thanksgiving.What emotions, what feelings did you TRULY have?Were you able to truly be present and focus on what counts - family, friends, and relationships?Or, we're your emotions driven by a less-than situation. Less than a stellar job...Less than great pay...Less than positive work environment...The list can go on and on.Subscribe and listen to what happens when your emotions drive your decisions.And, as this is a career growth show, we'll give you several tools and tips to helpmake positive progress in your job/career field too!Support the show

Send us a textIf You're Not Getting Interviews, Your Generic Resume May be to Blame!The old days of a "one and done" resume are not returning any time soon.If you're serious about getting the right job, not just any job, you need to avoid generic resume usage at all costs!Recruiters, hiring managers, and Human Resource professionals can sea  generic resume coming miles away and that usually means you end up in the discard pile!Learn what a generic resume looks like and how to correct yours so that you start getting interviews with the companies you want!Support the show

Send us a textHere's How Learned Helplessness is Affecting You!Know the top signs of learned helplessness and how to overcome this condition.This condition mostly affects those new to their job or career.But, it can also affect seasoned professionals with 20+ years of experience.Know the warning signs and their potential consequences, if left unresolved.We'll wrap up with several easy-to-implement solutions!Support the show

Send us a textSeasonal Jobs vs. Job HoppingSeasonable Jobs - treat them like paid internships!Job Hopping - moving from job to job regardless of season or time of your, you're trying to find yourself.Did you know experience always beats education?Hit play now to hear the differences and similarities between seasonal jobs vs. job hopping and how to handle your resume during an interview.Support the show

Send us a textThe Best Ways to Reduce Interview Stress & Anxiety1) Why you need a resume during an interview2) How to increase your comfort with eye contact3) How to handle an interview question if you don't know the answer!If you don't know, don't fake it.  It's better to tell the truth, but there's a right and wrong way to do this!Related Episodes#113: How to Answer Common Interview Questions#124: Don't Do This During an Interview Support the show

Send us a textTop Resume Fails and How to Fix ThemMaybe you're grabbing your first job. Perhaps you've got a few jobs under your belt and are considering a level-up, Or are you eyeing a promotion that would take you into leadership?In most cases, you'll need above-average resume skills. Today we're talking about the Top Resume Fails and How to Fix Them! Your next episode of CGME is up next!Support the show

Send us a textThe Key to Recognition - Consistently Showing Up!Have you ever struggled at work -  struggled to get recognized or noticed? Then when performance reviews came around, your worst fears were realized!You received little to no pay increase, and little to no reward. Let's solve that on today's show.The Key to Recognition - Consistently Showing Up!Support the show

Send us a textHow to Realize You're More Than a Job Title This episode is a 2-Year Anniversary celebration of some words a listener shared with me in person, when I was at a speaking and coaching event. The special words came about after listening to episode #116: Your Job Title Doesn't Define You.We're going to talk about what makes you tick! What you like, dislike, what you're good at not so good at. Regardless if you wear a name tag at work, have an ID badge to swipe, or another form of work identification - your job title does not define you!  You are more than your job title!Up next - tune it to find out: How to Realize You're More Than a Job TitleSupport the show