The easiest way to get a record deal from a major label is by already selling out tours, collaborating with major “brand name” artists and selling a million singles and albums. The easiest way to get a book deal is by having thousands of people already wanting a copy, already being a regular on Fox […]
Job Hopping is Now Part of Career Management
You don’t see professionals staying with one company for life anymore. When I meet people who have been with their employer for more than five years, I’m usually surprised. Job hopping has become part of how we manage our careers because the economy is volatile, there are pay incentives for switching employers and people are […]
Welcome to the Age of Personal Innovation
I was recently inspired by Thomas Friedman’s latest New York Times column entitled “Need a Job? Invent It.” What I believe this article tells us is that we have to become innovators of our own careers. Companies have always needed to innovate in order to stay relevant and competitive in their marketplace, but now so […]
We All Have a 24 Hour Work Day
Business goes on with or without us. It’s always happening, not just between the hours of 9 and 5. As a result of new technology and globalization, the lines between your office life and home life have blurred. When we leave work, we’re still working. When we’re at work, we’re texting our friends. Work is […]
Companies Should Hire a Career Services Director For Millennials
All of my research and conversations with millennials lead me believe that companies need to start investing in their career education. My latest study with Monster.com shows that 33% of millennials select training and development opportunities as being the most important when considering working for a company. Only 24% of millennials are satisfied with their […]
Why LinkedIn Endorsements Can Make or Break Your Career
LinkedIn endorsements have really taken off in the past few months. LinkedIn recently announced that there have been over 1 billion endorsements made so far. These endorsements are extremely valuable because the more you have, they higher your profile will rank for each skill. For instance, if you have one hundred professionals endorsing you for […]
5 Reasons Why You Don’t Have a Strong Professional Network
I was always afraid of networking when I was growing up, not just because I was an introvert, but because I just didn’t feel right asking for a job from someone I didn’t really know. I met a lot of people, yet I didn’t know how to provide value to them and ask for help […]
10 Lessons I Learned That Changed My Life
I woke up in the middle of the night last night thinking about how I got to where I am now and what others can learn from my story. I typed out ten different lessons on my new iPad that I think will resonate with anyone, regardless of age and profession. If you think of […]
Should Non-Compete Agreements Be Illegal?
Many employers force employees to sign non-compete agreements before they start work in order to protect them and their intellectual property. A non-compete is a legal agreement where you agree not to enter into or start a similar profession or trade in competition against your employer. This agreement has been around since before I was […]
ROI Nation: Why Your Entire Career Depends on Proving Yourself
Due to the poor economy, globalization and automation, corporations aren’t willing to take any hiring risks anymore and they are demanding more for their money. This is especially true because replacing you costs them a lot of money and time, from job advertising costs to training. Today, professionals have to constantly justify their worth to […]
Video Stream: JumpStart Your Career With Me, Google and Self Magazine
I’m going to moderating a Google Hangout called JumpStart Your Career starting at 1:30 PM EST today, brought to you by Google and Self Magazine. Our focus during this session is on helping you reach your career goals and track successes this year. It’s the year of doing – not waiting around for opportunities to […]
My Speech at Cornell University on the Future of Careers
Here is a clip from my recent speech at Cornell University. I touched on some of my new material around workplace trends and the future of careers. You can expect a lot more new content this year since my new book is coming out this fall and I’ll be touring. Hire Dan Schawbel to speak […]
Why I Accept All LinkedIn Contact Requests
I’ve had numerous speaking engagements since 2006 where I’ve touched on how job seekers, employees, entrepreneurs and students can leverage LinkedIn for career and business success. In these presentations, I always mention that you should accept all of your LinkedIn contact requests even if you don’t know the person. There’s always a lot of criticism […]
5 Requirements to Get a Job in 2013
As we get ready for 2013, I know a lot of you are still looking for a job. Others are employed but unhappy and looking elsewhere. That is why today I bring you the five requirements of a successful job search in 2013 (and beyond). If you’re able to do these five things, you will […]
The Top 10 Workplace Trends for 2013
This year, through primary research through my company and secondary research by a variety of trusted sources, I’ve tracked ten major workplace trends affecting the world of work. They focus on the generational shift, the rise of freelancing, the skills gap and more. From a professional perspective, understanding these trends will give you the leg […]
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