Career expert John Crant says that using LinkedIn is one of the most powerful tools out there for job seekers. Here are some of his tips for using the business networking site more effectively: * Show your face: Crant recommends using a professional-looking headshot for your profile. It makes it more likely that others will [...]
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New Year, New YOU: Brilliantly Design Your 2011
Kicking off the New Year, we are making available a 6-week New Year, New YOU group coaching boot camp led by IFC founder Meredith Haberfeld. This rare opportunity is limited to just 6 individuals. If you want to secure one of these high-demand slots, CONTACT ALYSE AT OUR OFFICE TODAY – 800-353-5813. Details: New Year, New [...]
Career Coach News- How to Use LinkedIn Effectively, Part 1
Career expert John Crant, the author of “Self-Recruiter,” says that signing up for business-networking site LinkedIn has the power to “change the dynamic of your job search.” Here are some of his top tips to help you get the most out of LinkedIn: * Set your profile to maximum visibility: Crant says you should think [...]
20 Quotes to Inspire and Motivate
Every Saturday, we will publish a quote on our Twitter page to help you get inspiration and motivation. You can follow the Institute for Coaching on Twitter here. Week 1′s Inspirational Quote: “Failure is the tuition you pay for success.” – Walter Brunell Week 2′s Inspirational Quote: ”I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” – [...]
Career Coach News- Four Killer Resume Tips
How can you gain an edge in finding a new job? Executive recruiter Peter Bell of Peter Bell & Associates, LLC, has some top tips for the resume process: * Keep the resume design simple: Bell says that white paper and a simple, readable font like Times New Roman or Arial are the best choices. [...]
10 Tips to Get a Promotion
Every Thursday, we will publish a tip on Twitter to help you with getting a promotion at work. You can follow the Institute for Coaching on Twitter by going to http://www.twitter.com/ifccoaching . We will feature additional information on each tip at our website. Week 1 Tip to Getting a Promotion Work Tip — Focus on [...]
Executive Coach News- Getting SMART with Goal-Setting
Executive coach Randi Raskin Nash says that if you want to get things accomplished before the end of the year (or anytime!), you need to be smart about it. SMART is an acronym to keep in mind when setting goals, personal or professional. There are actually many effective variations for what it stands for, but [...]
Life Coach News- 5 Tips for the Newly Self-Employed
Self-employed work requires a different skill set — not to mention the ability to self-promote — than it does to work for an employer. Life coach Meredith Haberfeld has a few suggestions on how to get your name out there, and she shared those thoughts with Time Out magazine: * Get your own business card: [...]
10 Tips on How to Become a Master Business Networker
Every Tuesday, we will publish a tip on Twitter to help you with business networking. You can follow the Institute for Coaching on Twitter by going to http://www.twitter.com/ifccoaching . We will feature additional information on each tip at our website. Week 1 to Becoming a Master Business Networker: Networking Tip: Talk to people through every [...]
Unemployment, Labor Numbers Improve
Even though unemployment is still hovering around 10%, a few reports appear to show some signs of life on the job front. Reuters reports that the the four-week average for new unemployment claims fell to a two-year low, although last week’s claims did rise by 2000. The news agency also reported that “manufacturing activity in [...]
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