Comments for Executive Coaching and Job Search Coaching

Comment on Over 45 and looking for a job? by Rita Ashley

Rita Ashley — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:58:26 +0000

Of course there is hope. Just set expectations that are realistic, make a plan and start executing. Your age is less important that the lack of job history for 12 years. Assess what skills you bring to the new employer and the best way to demonstrate (examples) you possess those skills. Best to you. Rita

Comment on Over 45 and looking for a job? by Vanita

Vanita — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:21:21 +0000

I am turning 45 this year and have been out work for almost last 12 years. I had to do this to take care of my son as my husband took a number of changes in his job. Now my son is finishing school and I want to work but no one is ready to look into my resume. I want to work for satisfaction of my heart and to sustain myself. Is there any hope for me.

Comment on Are you a Fraud? Silence your internal critic. by Rita Ashley

Rita Ashley — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:44:00 +0000

Grace, What you say is true. Probably human nature. What the article talks about is more extreme. On occasion, I work with executives who sometimes just can’t take credit for their accomplishments. Or worse, are reluctant to negotiate the salary or terms they need because they don’t see their own value. The feelings show themselves when employees accept poor treatment by the Board or colleagues and often handicaps their ability to be pro-active. Most of my clients have some touch of the syndrome, just enough to keep them human. And others, well, that’s what I am here for; to help them appreciate and articulate their accomplishments in the right way at the right time. I offer perspective. For writers and other artists, the temptation to compare with other artists is too easy and is often paralyzing. It is also useless. No matter how good we are, there is always someone we can spot that we feel is better. That doesn’t change the fact that our work is excellent, too. There can be many top tier performers.

Comment on Are you a Fraud? Silence your internal critic. by Grace

Grace — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:16:45 +0000

Rita,
I think almost everyone can identify with some of the things you highlighted here if we are honest. Most of us are our own worst critics. I have found that when I am starting something new, I often have the expectation of getting it right the first time. I want to excelerate the learning process, and since that is not realistic in most instances, those self doubt internalized feelings start to creep in. I have found that to just keep plugging away until your skills improve is the best way to go.

Comment on Bad resumes from professional resume writers maim your job search by Karl Liechty

Karl Liechty — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:15:43 +0000

I second the cease and desist request Rita makes to those resume writers in the job search consulting industry who take self-serving advantage of other human beings who in need of professional assistance.

Comment on How to interview for the job you want by Rita Ashley

Rita Ashley — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:23:35 +0000

Thanks Paula. You said it better than I did.

Comment on How to interview for the job you want by Paula Cohen

Paula Cohen — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 07:48:54 +0000

Thanks much for the excellent and well-expressed advice, Rita. It’s clear, cogent, and couldn’t be more correct. I tell clients at all levels to remember that the only questions they’re ever really being asked during the interview/negotiating process are: “What can you do for us?” and “Why should we hire you?”

And just to reinforce that, I’m going to share your advice with my LinkedIn connections and groups. Much appreciated!

Comment on Three things you can do to get the attention of the BEST recruiters by Jobdiagnosis

Jobdiagnosis — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:44:12 +0000

What wonderful tips to attract the attention of recruiters! Volunteering definitely is one of the best ways to connect with potential recruiters. Thanks for sharing these valuable tips!

Comment on Fast track to successful executive leadership by Eli Israel

Eli Israel — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 02:16:36 +0000

Great list, to which I would add:

Say “Thank You.”

Express your gratitude for the things that people do for your team, both large and small. Thank people for a job well done. Thank them in front of their peers and the peers they aspire to have.

Thank people for actions you wish they’d take, even if they didn’t do it on purpose. Reinforce service to the team with gratitude and public recognition.

Thank them in specific terms. Back up the recitation of their achievements with hard numbers. Let them know you noticed and how you measured success.

Comment on Fast track to successful executive leadership by john castle

john castle — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 01:24:59 +0000

This is solid advice for executives in companies of all sizes.

Comment on Do your references work for you? by Rita Ashley

Rita Ashley — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 20:17:14 +0000

I certainly understand why you’d say that. Each reference has a huge amount of info they could share. By coaching them on what will be of most interest to your prospective employer, you make the reference experience more effective. And your prospective employer gets what they need. It is more than a courtesy, it just makes good sense.

Comment on Do your references work for you? by JP

JP — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 19:18:53 +0000

..if we have to coach our references, what is the point to have references in the first place? it doesn’t make any sense..

Comment on Employers ask, “How do I find a good recruiter?” by Rita Ashley

Rita Ashley — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:23:13 +0000

The challenge is, Dan, who is going to teach employers and recruiters to write them? I can identify a recruiter written job description in three sentences.

Comment on Employers ask, “How do I find a good recruiter?” by Dan Swanson

Dan Swanson — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:00:57 +0000

Good information for all three parties. As a recruiter there is nothing worse than working from an incomplete job description. Next to an untruthful candidate. They both waste your time.

Comment on Why seed funding fails by Rita Ashley

Rita Ashley — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:20:45 +0000

Thank you Lisa. The important take away is that nothing ages faster than experience. We cannot rely on the “deep bench.”