The mid-year review process typically causes employees to roll their eyes, feeling that their boss is just checking another box off their list. In fact, did you know that according to Gallup only 14% of employees are motivated and inspired by the outcome of a performance review? Here at Ama La Vida, we believe in reframing […]
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Does the idea of working to develop strong networking skills make you feel uncomfortable? Many people react to the idea of going to a networking event with as much enthusiasm as taking a test – a test that they don’t know how to study for. And when you approach networking as if you’re a product […]
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Let’s face it, changing careers can be scary! But did you know that the average person spends 90,000 hours at a job? If you’ve been unhappy at work, sticking it out won’t get you a medal. Instead it can lead to frustration and burnout. Changing careers can be scary or overwhelming, especially if you’ve been […]
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“If you tie your self worth to your career, the successes and failures you experience will directly affect your self-worth.” Anne Wilson (professor of psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University) When I considered a career transition out of the HR profession, I initially feared that once I was no longer in a role as an HR […]
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It’s scary to take on anything new. Change is difficult. Even when a change is necessary and it’s clear that a failure to change would create even more challenges, it’s still hard. It means releasing something that we may hold dear for any number of reasons. Sacrifice comes as a calling asking us to give […]
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What the heck is a “soft” skill?? I don’t hate easily, but I really, really don’t like the term “soft skills”. What is “soft” about these skills? Soft indicates mushy and yielding. While these terms aren’t deemed as unpleasant, in the professional workplace we assign them a negative connotation. So I’m proposing we call them […]
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People tend to focus the most on their careers when they’re in a slump. That makes about as much sense as trying your best to harvest food from your farm in the middle of winter, rather than learning to optimize in the good times. In order to have the best chance at a prosperous, successful […]
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We are all well aware that these are “unprecedented times” and that there is no playbook for how to navigate them. That has left many of our clients confused about how to approach next steps in their careers. How do I approach the job search in a pandemic? Can I still negotiate my salary? Do […]
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Whether you’re considering a new job or aiming for a promotion, knowing how to negotiate can be key to securing the pay and package you deserve. While it’s critical to know what you should do, it’s just as important to know what you should avoid to prevent blunders blowing up in your face during salary […]
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Networking has and always will be a little (a lot) difficult. Even so, it’s a major part of the job search process. Networking is something that people struggle with, even during “precedented times”. With things moving online, the networking process has changed a little. Gone are the times of walking in a physical room and […]
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Why are we as professionals worth what we’re paid? This question can have as many answers as there are people to ask it – and each of our own answers is unique, but there are similarities. Are you having difficulties with tricky salary negotiations? If you’re looking for advice on how to deal with a […]
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Google the word “resume” and you get about 636,000,000 results in 0.72 seconds. That will give you close to one billion different opinions and options on how best to build a resume. With that many different options, resume mistakes are bound to occur – that is very overwhelming! In the words of Heidi Klum: “Keep it […]
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