by Elaine Rosenblum | Dec 21, 2017 | Career, Hard Work Pays Off, Influencer, Personal Branding, Success
I attribute much of my career success by creatively solving significant problems, which garnered the attention of senior executives. Organizations have many problems waiting to be solved. The way to stand out and get noticed is to be an excellent problem solver,...
by Elaine Rosenblum | Feb 12, 2017 | Conversation, Hard Work Pays Off, Interviewing, Networking, ProForm U®
Question: What’s Luck Got to Do with Career Success? Answer: EVERYTHING. But that’s not the whole story. Carl Richards’ 1/9 NYT article about acknowledging luck in career success leaves out a critical variable in the success equation. Some believe...
by Elaine Rosenblum | Aug 2, 2016 | Career, Getting the Job, Hard Work Pays Off, Personal Branding, ProForm U®
I agree wholeheartedly with The New York Times’ article “The Incalculable Value of Finding a Job You Love” and why it is important to do so. If you’re confused about a career direction, think backward. Start with a brand or cause that you love or feel connected to....
by Elaine Rosenblum | Feb 25, 2016 | Hard Work Pays Off, Interviewing, Marketability, Self Improvement
80% of jobs are found through someone you know. 20% of jobs are landed by applying online. After my first layoff, I licked my wounds and boarded a plane to New York City to find a job. My strategy was to speak to any professional in a related industry or job...
by Elaine Rosenblum | Jul 7, 2015 | Getting the Job, Hard Work Pays Off
In the event of no job offer, obtaining interview feedback is difficult. Organizations are sensitive to potential legal claims and most only say “it’s not a good fit.” If you believe that you were a contender and are stumped, I recommend finding a...
by Elaine Rosenblum | May 30, 2015 | Hard Work Pays Off
My tenacity paid off, and Bob at SLW invited me for another interview. We agreed that I would do an “unpaid internship” for the airline account for two months while looking for a paid job. We also agreed that if I had a job interview, I went. Socially, when asked what...
