CAREERS CAFE
Career Planning & Hiring Insights
It's not the market holding you back.
It's your mindset.
The Careers Cafe is your go-to resource for insights and an insider's perspective on career planning and hiring.
Because we specialize in both hiring and career coaching, we have the latest insights on what hiring managers want to see, and what job seekers want to know. We’ll help you become the best you can be within and outside of your work.
Choose a topic from the list and find reliable advice on how to be best-in-class, packaged in quick bites to keep you moving through your day.
Check back often! We might surprise you. But more importantly, you might surprise yourself.
Life: Reverse Engineered
Sometimes, it’s hard to know what’s in the way of reaching a goal or solution. That’s when we play the game of Look Back. The Look Back is a process of looking backwards from the future, and breaking down the actions, resources and support needed to get there. When you get what you want, what will you have?
You Don’t Suck @ Networking
Deliberately building your network can pay off in the long run. When can you start?
Step Up Your Job Search, Step by Step
Step Up Your Job Search, Step by Step:
The last time you cooked out, did you skip a few steps because you didn't feel like, maybe, lighting the grill before you put the steaks on? Some things in life can be done on the fly. Important things, however, usually require having a plan/map/recipe/strategy and then sticking to it until you succeed. For many, finding a job is one of those important things.
Looking for Work? FRANK Can Help
Looking for Work? FRANK Can Help:
FRANK is a system of networking that keeps your search organized and your network ever-expanding. It's easy, too. To get started, open a spreadsheet or notebook and write these letters across the top, BINGO style: F R A N K.
Job Search Myths Might be Holding You Back
Don’t let common job search myths hold you back from finding engaging work.
Career Opportunities
Now hiring for Sr Contracts and Risk Administrator, Cost Accountant, Credit and Collections, Inspector, Financial Analyst, Cost Accountant, Engineer and more
Just Say Yes
After all the networking, applications, interviews and waiting, the job offer is finally coming through. Now what?
Informational Interviews ~ Still a good idea.
Informational interviews are a good way to explore career options and meet people in your chosen field. If you’ve been shortcutting your networking steps, this article will get you back on track.
Not Urgent * Not Important: Take 5 minutes to eliminate 25% of your to-do list
Win back your time and sharpen your focus by eliminating the ankle biters on your Eisenhower urgent/important matrix.
Bounce Back
Build resilience by asking for feedback, and by protecting yourself during unexpected setbacks.
