Peter Bell of Peter Bell & Associates, LLC, one of New York’s top executive search firms, has some advice on how to impress in a job interview: * Arrive early: If you get to the interview site a few minutes early and take a look at the office environment, Bell says you may be able [...]
Archive Tagged Career Coaching
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 [...]
How to Handle Difficult Relatives Around the Holidays
The holidays are supposed to be the most joyful time of year, but seeing some annoying or difficult relatives may want you to say “No, no, no” instead of “Ho, ho, ho.” So what can you do keep things merry? Seth Kaufman, psy.d, a certified career and life coach, has some tips on how to [...]
Life Coach News- Five Tips for Dealing With a Difficult Boss
If you’re having issues with your boss, join the club. Such problems are all too common in the corporate world these days. Here are some tips to some tips to resolve the problems: * Take a deep breath – literally: Instead of reacting right away, take a few deep breaths – and take some time [...]
10 Secrets for Entrepreneurial Success
Every Wednesday, we will publish a tip on Twitter to help you with entrepreneurial success. 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 Achieving Entrepreneurial Success: Entrepreneurial Success Tip: Share, share, share. Make sure wherever [...]
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: [...]
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 [...]
10 Secret Tips to Land a Job
Every Monday, we will publish a tip on Twitter to help you in your job search. 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 Secret Tip to Land a Job: Job Search Tip: “Searching online can [...]
CNN- 10 Tips for Getting a Pay Raise in a Recession
By Mark Tutton For CNN LONDON, England (CNN) — The recession is a good excuse for employers to introduce a pay freeze, but what if you think your hard work deserves greater financial reward? Four experts share their tips for getting a pay raise during the downturn. With a bit of luck, you could get [...]
Dell Lounge- How To get Your Dream Job
Robyn Moreno July 2009 In this economy, many people are just focused on getting (or keeping) a job – dropping their hopes of opening a business or landing a job they really enjoy. But we don’t have to “get caught up in the panic or settle for work we don’t like”, says Meredith Haberfeld a [...]
