Days are getting shorter, but the heat continues! Here’s the latest word from the professional-engagement (and hiring) street Happy dog-days of summer! I love this time of year. The heat is still in full effect, but you can start to smell Pumpkin Spice in the air (or maybe that’s all the smoke we’re experiencing in […]
Read More ›››The sun’s out and the beach is calling – time for some relaxation and self-care! Here’s our list of best summer reads of 2018. The temperate is rising and “Mission Impossible” is coming-soon to a theater near you. That means one thing – it’s summer! Of course, this is the perfect time for some self-care […]
Read More ›››Hot months usually mean a slow-down in hiring, right? But that certainly hasn’t been the case the past several years. Here’s the latest on what I’m seeing out there. Summer has officially started! And that means a slow-down in hiring, right?? Not so fast! With unemployment at record lows (especially in markets like Seattle), companies are not […]
Read More ›››It’s the time of the year where graduates walk across the stage and hit the pavement. But what’s the “real-world” like today? Glad you asked! May marks the start of graduation season. In just a couple weeks, students around the world will begin their journey across the stage and into the “real-world.” Although this experience was over […]
Read More ›››When you know what you want, sometimes getting there takes time. Staying positive, not giving up, and looking for feedback along the way is key to winning this Engaged Pursuit long game. As highlighted in previous Case Studies, the path to professional engagement takes time. Even with the hot job market (especially in tech), the majority […]
Read More ›››The tech market is hot, but finding an engaging gig takes focus, patience, and positivity. But most importantly it takes hustle. Here’s the story of Ryan’s longer-than-anticipated path. Clients are often surprised when I tell them that finding a new, more engaging role takes time. Sometimes a lot of time. Even in Seattle’s hot tech […]
Read More ›››Our favorite Book, Article, TEDTalk, and Podcast all around the topic of likability in the workplace. I’ve found that likeability plays a crucial role in the professional experience. People want to work with (and hire) others who bring positive energy, say “yes” more than “no,” and bring others together. Likability adds to engagement on the […]
Read More ›››It’s not all about skills and impact. Often, hiring comes down to likability and organizational-fit. Here’s an example when likability tipped the scale in a hiring decision. As promised earlier in the year, I’m writing Case Studies each month highlighting real-world situations relating to a specific topic – this month I’ve been focusing on likability. […]
Read More ›››Likability is really key to any meaningful relationship. But how does it show-up in your Engaged Pursuit? Earlier in February, I highlighted the importance of likability in the professional setting. I gave key learnings from folks important to me around this topic. Bottom line: Likeability is key to professional engagement — regardless of your role, […]
Read More ›››I learned early in my career the importance of likability – it’s not always about how much impact you have on a project or initiative… One of my favorite quotes comes from Maya Angelou. She said, “At the end of the day, people won’t remember what you said or did, they will remember how you […]
Read More ›››You’ve waited all year for this! Our favorite books for 2017! One of my favorite phrases is “Better late than never” and I think it totally applies with this week’s edition of “The Pursuit” newsletter! This last week of January, I’m (finally) highlighting my favorite reads of 2017. Better late than never, right??? While working […]
Read More ›››Andy was just weeks from graduation and was starting to panic. He had to find something good … and something fast! This is the last in my dedicated series of Case Studies around my big client wins (and losses) over the past 12 months. Thank you for the feedback around these stories (I’ve heard from […]
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