#StoryListening.It's a word we use daily here at OneLifeTools. It's the theme of this microblog. It's a skill we deliver during our #narrativetraining for helping professionals. And it's a missing piece in so many clients'#jobsearchstrategies. When you can google anything and get a few answers and examples, what's the point of a person-to-person chat about a field, job, or career path?
When was the last time you took own your advice? I keep talking with career practitioners about the lack of brand awareness for our field. So many people simply don't know we exist. They don't understand the value of#CareerDevelopment.They don't know how it can help them in creating & sustaining a happy, meaningful life.
"So...what do you do?" A dreaded question. So many of our clients hate this question. Who wants to go to a dinner party and be reminded of how they're feeling stuck or unhappy at work? "Let's chat about all my unused potential compared to your accomplishments, Mr. Astronaut, as we sip Cabernet." Awesome.
Are you ready? Are your tools updated and streamlined?Are you presenting the best version of...well...you?I was helping a client last week apply to their #DreamJob. Using #narrative practices, we updated their decade-old resume and created a video application. It was...
I’ve been helping a small business owner in my community find talent for an urgent job opening. She contacted me late in her hiring process, completely overwhelmed. First, she had only received a few quality resumes and she hoped tapping into my network of clients and fellow career professionals could help her find more applicants.