Brian YoungRockIt Career Consultation Services Many of us really dislike the idea of networking. I hear all the time, “It’s a waste of time” or “I never get anything out of networking” or “I’m no good at networking.” I’ll let you in on a little
Doing Follow-Up Right
The last time I went shopping for a vehicle, one thing stood out for me about the experience. We weren't in dire need of a new drive. We were just looking around to see what options were out there. As we were going to different dealerships, getting
How are You Investing Your Time?
Sunday evening, while I was giving my son a bath, he asked me, "After this, can we watch a movie?" He and his sister love watching movies in the evenings during the weekend. It being a school night and already 7:30, I said, "No, I'm afraid we can't
Missed Opportunities
We’ve all been presented with opportunities that we didn’t realize were opportunities. We’ve said no to something we should have said yes to. We didn’t pursue something we should have. I know because it’s happened to me many times. I have never
The Recruiter is Not Your Friend
Have you ever walked out of an interview with a Recruiter and left with a really good feeling, thinking, "This could be the one?" "It sure seemed like the Recruiter liked me. I mean, she said that she was definitely interested in me and would call
Does This Serve Me?
When we consider an action, we often don't ask ourselves one important question beforehand, "Does this serve me?" Instead, most of our actions are done instinctively. Without ever really thinking about it. Some times this works out fine for us,
What’s Your Story, Morning Glory?
Who else has fond memories of curling up in bed at night with Mom or Dad sitting next to you with a book in their hand? Story time! What would the story be tonight? Something about a superhero saving the day? A mystery? A tragedy? A comedy? It
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