Aligned Career Coaching

12/15/2020

Most people think that December is a dead month for job searching. They couldn’t be more wrong! See 4 reasons why December is a surprisingly great time for a job search. (and why Q1 gets even better!) https://lnkd.in/gceKm2b

12/15/2020

Stop applying to job postings, there's a faster way to land a new job...
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stuartmeyer_aligned-career-executive-career-coaching-activity-6744074605255884800-7NnD

02/25/2019

Time to learn about circularity.

But the definition of circular economy remains unhelpfully broad.

07/20/2018

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06/12/2017

What's Your Job Search Criteria?
As you go through your job search, there are two criteria you need to keep paying attention to and assess your preferences: your Search Criteria, and your Selection Criteria.

Think about the various characteristics of the job and organization that is a great fit for you, and you're a great fit for them. Things like industry, corporate values, type of manager, level or responsibility, location or commute distance, etc. Write them down and use those preferences as your Search Criteria, to help you identify target roles and organizations to pursue.

As you get farther into your job search and are talking to people in your network, researching organizations and the marketplace and interviewing, you will gather more information about your likes and dislikes, wants and don't wants. This will include specifics about job responsibilities, preferred size of company, comp and benefits information, etc. Write these down as well, as they become your Selection Criteria, and will help you choose between competing opportunities.

The clearer you are with yourself about your preferences and trade-offs, the easier it will be to figure out the best choices for you, as you seek to find a your next great opportunity.

06/02/2017

FOCUS - Clarifying How You Like to Work With Others

For those who prefer to work primarily with people rather than with tasks, a good question to explore is HOW you like to work with others. There are several manners, and you should identify your preference.
One manner is to persuade others - in sales, marketing, or legal professions.
A second way is in customer support - which could mean client or account management, or customer support and problem-solving.
A third way is managing others - leading a team or directing a project.
An additional dimension is to consider whether you prefer shorter-term, more transactional interactions, or building longer-term relationships.
Being clear about your preferences can focus your attention on the types of roles that are a best fit for you as a 'people person'.

06/02/2017

The Assessment phase of the job search process is about identifying your strongest interests, greatest strengths and work/life preferences. Various assessment exercises can provide lots of pieces or clues to your interests, strengths and preferences. But not all the clues are pieces you're going to use in identifying your ideal job. It's a little like dumping 3 jigsaw puzzles out on a table, looking at the various pieces and deciding which ones are most attractive. Seeing whether you're more interested in the blue pieces than the red pieces, and then figuring out how you put the blue pieces together into an ideal job or role. Taking the time to do some insightful assessments will help ensure that your next career move heads you in the direction of your unique ideal job.