If there is one thing in your career that you must understand and apply, it is the fact that you are a physical representation of the company. You are part of its brand. What you do and say, as well as how you act, both inside and outside the doors
Don’t Talk Yourself Out of It
As we age, we start taking on the bad habit of limiting ourselves. When we were young and the future was before us, the sky seemed like the limit. Ask any nine year old what they want to do when they grow up every day for a week and I can almost
Avoid the Mistake of Being a “Bad Fit”
Sometimes, when we are either just starting off in our professional life or when we've been between jobs for way longer than we anticipated, we get to the point where we feel like we will take just about any job that's offered to us. We've all been
Unlocking Opportunity with the Right Combination
For just about everyone, there is no straight career path. What you think you're going to do when you graduate high school, to what you end up doing by the time your 40 or 50 years of age can be vastly different. To an outside observer, who doesn't
In Transition and Over 50
I just turned 40 last week. I don't feel I'm any older, but I've noticed some white hairs creeping in here and there, my wrinkles are getting a little deeper on my face, I started making some grunts when I get up from the chair, and I started falling
Life Lessons of an Uber Driver
In the process of starting our new business venture at RockIt Career Consultation Services, I signed up to become an Uber driver in order to make some extra income. Since opening our office, I've cut back on my driving time, but I still like to get
Create a System to Succeed
Brian Young Sometime in your childhood, you were first introduced to the concept of setting goals. Maybe it was when your mom or dad sat you down and asked you what you wanted to do when you grew up. Perhaps it was when your coach had you take a knee
Focus on Your Strengths, Not Your Weaknesses
Anyone who has ever been in an interview will invariably get two questions: (1) What is your greatest strength? and (2) What is your biggest weakness? What's funny is everyone frets over the weakness question, but no one really gives a lot of thought
Are You Ready for a Raise or Promotion?
Everyone wants a little extra money in their pocket and one of the ways to do that is to ask your employer for a raise or a promotion. However, there is a good way and a bad way to go about doing this. Today, we're going to walk through a few pieces