Common Mistakes When Considering a Career Change
Changing careers can be one of the most rewarding decisions you make. It’s also one of the most misunderstood.
Offering Unconventional Benefits
Are you doing this just to look good for yourself, or are you doing this because you genuinely want to make a difference for your people?
Getting Ghosted After Interviews
“Everything that you do deliberately to have a really strong hiring process is not only going to feed to your candidate pipeline, but it’s going to make sure that you don’t have to do this as often.” There can be a lot of excitment when job hunting. Unfortunately, for some people the initial optimism can […]
Avoid a Common Hiring Pitfall
“It’s a big mistake for any employer to think that they could cut corners by hiring someone with experience.” Building the perfect team takes time. You can save some time though by making sure to avoid a common hiring pitfall. When I first started coaching hiring managers through Best Culture Solutions, the goal was to […]
How to Get Clear On Your Ideal Interview Outcome
“Remember, in that interview process you may want the job, but they want to hire you.” Effective communication can set you apart in any interview process. Best Culture Solutions was started with a vision of helping leaders create winning cultures and helping job seekers land roles they love. Along the way, I have had the […]
Taking Care of Yourself During Change
“People are more and more aware of the the need to take care of mental health. And yet they’re still intensely afraid and fearful of actually taking those actions.” Change is inevitable, yet it can often bring about feelings of uncertainty and anxiety. In our latest episode of the World at Work podcast, Katie and […]
Navigating the Workplace When Your Position is Changed
“It’s good to be open about what your potential is, and it’s good to be open about learning new things.” Navigating unexpected changes in your role at work can bring a number of challenges. It also has the chance to bring rewards. Changes within an organization can give employees an opportunity for growth and learning […]
When You Aren’t Happy You Need to Make a Change
“I don’t want to look back on my life with regret knowing that I wasn’t happy for potentially decades and did nothing about it.” One of life’s great lessons is the importance of taking responsibility and ownership of your own happiness. In order to do that you first have to acknowledge when you’re not happy. […]
Keywords to Use for a Job Search
“You want to be very mindful of what you’re searching for to make sure it helps you find what you’re looking for.” In today’s competitive job market, finding the right opportunities often comes down to using the right keywords in your job search. Homing in on the right keywords can significantly impact the outcomes of […]
What to do When You are Offered a Promotion You Don’t Want
“Just be honest. Explain that this is the right role at this time, and tell them why. If you are interested in being considered for roles in the future, then say that. Say, “this isn’t me saying never.” Believe it or not, there may be a time when you find yourself in a position where […]