A busy professional asks a question regarding his career. How to recover from a bad interview? Not every interview goes as planned. How can a candidate recover from a bad interview? What steps can they take to improve their standing with the hiring manager? If they blew their shot at that job, what can they do to ensure that they...

When do you need a new career vs. just a new job? When you’re burned out in your current job, how do you know if it’s time for a new career vs. just a new job? What questions should you ask yourself? What criteria should you be thinking about? This is a question that everyone should ask – even before...

A busy professional asks a question regarding employer/employee relationships. How can I improve my closing ratio in a very competitive market? We are losing too many potential jobs in the very competitive exterior home improvement field. How can I improve my closing ratio? This question is as common as it is complicated. It also isn’t isolated to exterior home improvement...

A busy professional asks a question regarding employer/employee relationships. How can I tell if this person will make a good business partner? I am looking for a business partner. How do I know that this person will be a strong leader and is good at execution? Is there a way to test their skills and check whether he/she possesses a...

Today’s question comes from a busy professional: Is it possible to switch directions in my career, from digital marketing to business analysis? I am currently in digital marketing but I want to build a career in business analysis. Is that possible? Yes. It is possible to switch directions in your career from digital marketing to business analysis. But you don’t...

What are some things to avoid saying during a salary negotiation? Please respond with any top tips for mid-career people looking to negotiate a higher salary. It’s time to ask for a raise, what are some things to avoid saying during a salary negotiation? Common Traps Meet with your manager to outline exactly what you need to accomplish and deliver...

How to get out of your own way (and make faster progress towards your goals) Today’s question comes from a busy professional owner: How do I get out of my own way and make faster progress towards my goals? What are some steps I can take? What you are looking for is a CPS (Career Positioning System). Career Positioning System...

Can I Start a Business Without Money? Today’s question comes from a busy entrepreneur and small business owner: I’ve been unemployed for a few months now. Could I still start a business without money? I’m curious because I’ve read about it but never made a decision. So I do believe that the answer would help me. Without knowing your talents,...