What to Do When Your Boss Finds Out…

  What happens when your boss discovers you’re looking for a job?   You decided it’s time to move on. Forget about the reasons. You’ve been trying to be discrete, and have only shared your interview experiences with a few co-workers. You’ve used your PTO time for interviews. But somehow, your boss found out.  …

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How to Survive Your First Day

  New beginnings are exciting—and also terrifying. If your new job’s start date is coming up, then here are a few tips to help get you in the groove and be successful on your first day. It never hurts to have a game plan!   Look (and play) the part. You want to make a…

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Is THIS Why You’re Not Working?

  At Staffing Solutions, Inc., we take pride in assisting folks returning to the workplace after a hiatus. Out candidates have left the workplace for many reasons: childbirth & care, caring for an ill family member, medical issues & recovery, and following a military spouse. These are just a few examples. One thing they all…

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Rejected? Here’s Why

  If you haven’t interviewed in a while—reminder: there are a lot of moving parts that can make-or-break your chances of getting the job.   Have you ever been rejected after an interview, and received zero feedback from the hiring leader? If so, how do you know what to improve on for next time?  …

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Half of Workers Quit for This One Reason

  Did you know, according to a recent survey, 49% of workers have quit a job because of a bad boss?   Our work represents a significant part of our days—and our lives! If you and your boss are not on the same wavelength, or worse, your boss is a negative force in your life,…

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CAREERCompass October 2019 Career Strategy Newsletter

Do you have “it”?   Yes, do you have “it”?  Not everyone has “it,” but you certainly notice “it” when you see “it.”  So, what is “it”?   Presence.   That intangible quality which lets people know the person with “it” is someone special.  They walk into a room and command attention.  When they speak,…

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CAREERCompass, LLC. – Career Strategy Newsletter September 2019

  In all the years I spent recruiting talent to organizations and all the years I’ve coached individuals, there’s one thing I’ve noticed over and over again – people often settle when they shouldn’t. They settle for the job they have; they even settle for the job they’re pursuing; they settle for the salary that’s offered;…

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