Well it’s been an interesting few weeks for sure. After the initial shock, the working from the den or dining room table, the homeschooling, the dog barking and the occassional toss out of the room because someone else needs the space for a Zoom call….here are my takeaways based on my conversations with CFOs, business…
It’s a familiar story and one that we’ve all experienced at some point in our careers. The challenge of the new position is over; you’ve accomplished what you set out to accomplish, and you begin wondering if perhaps there’s something better out there. You begin asking yourself seriously whether to stay in your current position…
There was a song popularized by Kenny Rogers in the late 70’s called The Gambler. It was popular on the country music and pop charts back then. The lyrics when like this: “You’ve got to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em, know when to walk away, know when to run. You…
Sometimes we get two competing offers: one from an industry we have an expertise in and one from a new industry we don’t have a lot of experience with, but, because we’ve demonstrated an ability to transition well into new environments and have a transferable skill, we get the offer. The question becomes, should I…
I often hear job seekers say things like: “I’ll probably slow down now because with the holidays coming it’s going to be slow” or “nothing much is going to happen now that it’s summer so I’ll probably be more active again in September.” While I understand the mindset (who can argue with that logic, right?)…
One day, even if it’s long into the future, you may find yourself in transition and you may need to leverage your network of contacts for a new role or leads on a new role. As a Senior finance executive, the time in transition can go up as your compensation increases and while the overall…
Here’s a new acronym to learn: POB. It’s shorthand for Personal Online Brand. Many people you meet as you network will search online to view your POB. So, although you won’t find this word in a dictionary, it’s extremely important. Your POB is the snapshot of who you are. It includes your online friends, points…
Are you a Generalist or a Specialist? If you are in the process of considering a job transition or if you are in between things at the moment, the inevitable question becomes: what next? How do you uncover the next role which would represent that next logical step in your career? Yes, you know you…
Your Job is Only Temporary Every job is temporary….some just last longer than others. There, I’ve said it. Yes, it can be painful to hear and yes, it implies change and proactive action on your part. In cerebral sense, we know that nothing lasts forever, yet in a practical sense we often do nothing about…
Don’t Sell Yourself On The Hope……or Don’t Gamble on Getting That Great Offer….. If you’re in the middle of a job transition, there is always the desire to find that perfect role as quickly as possible, to make an informed decision as quickly as possible and to cross this “to do” (find a job) off…