Pivot Point - Success is a Journey!

“Tell me about yourself?” Job seekers are asked this at almost every interview they are participating in. It’s also one of those questions where job seekers tend to get nervous about. Listen to a conversation that discusses what’s behind the question and tips on how to answer it.   This podcast is with a human resources manager who gives advice on how to answer and why interviewers who ask this qu...

Jeff Dean has a story to tell about being a seasoned professional who found himself in job search through no fault of his own. In this episode, you will hear ways to navigate through the waters of being labeled "over qualified" which is a euphemism for age bias to using your skills and persistence to find a better quality of life. Take Aways : - Participate (not just join) job seeker gro...

Listen to a person who embodies our podcast tagline - Success is a Journey. David D'arcangelo, Managing Director of Arc Angel Communications, former Commissioner for the Massachusetts Commission of the Blind, candidate for Republican Secretary of State, and and former Malden City Councilor at Large talks about his career journey. Here about how he started working in government, moved to the pr...

In this podcast, I review the top 10 soft skills desired by employers today. According to Peggy Clause the author of the book Soft Skills, " Soft skills get little respect but they will make or break your career". The top 10 soft skills are: (1) Work ethic - the commitment, discipline and dedication one demonstrates toward their work or responsibilities; (2) time management - the ability...

Everyone seems to be talking about the new artificial intelligence - ChatGPT. ChatGPT is OpenAI which is short for Open Artificial Intelligence. In essence it is an artificial intelligence research organization founded in December 2015 by Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, Ilya Sutskever, Wojciech Zaremba, and several other prominent figures in the field of AI. OpenAI's mission is to ensure...

This podcast will discuss several aspects of the power and influence of mothers: (1) the power mothers have on their families and communities, (2) the importance of self-care for mothers, how mothers overcome challenges and how mothers empower the next generation.

Happy New Year!  2023 is predicted to be a good year for job seekers, career changers and employees in general.  Stay up to date on what employers  want in candidates by listening to this week's Coffee Break. For more information on the topics discussed in today's podcast: 1. Bureau of Labor Statistics December 2022 Jobs Report - https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm 2. St...

Is there a job seeker in your life that you want to support during the difficult holiday time?  Are you a job seeker looking to give people ideas of what to buy you for Christmas that will help in your job search?  Then consider these 12 ideas for gifts for job seekers.  Info for some of the items mentioned in this podcast: 1. Tailored for Success Career Closet - https://www.tailore...

Having an internship is an opportunity to learn about a company, network and gain new skills.  This podcast is a light hearted interview with Asiah Wotring who was the Legislative Intern for the Department of Children and Families in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  Hear how Asiah obtained this amazing internship, what duties she had and what work she produced as a result.   The...

Transcript : Since founding Tailored for Success, my motto has been “Give a man a fish, and he eats for a day”, but “teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime”. Which is why I really like the book, I’m reviewing today – Get Hired Now by Ian Siegal, CEO of Zip Recruiter.  This book teaches the job seeker to fish metaphorically in the job market. Although it is a thin book – less than 200...

Getting ready to start an internship or almost finished with one?  Learn what you need to do to make the most out of the experience. For additional information on the subject: 1.  Indeed- https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/starting-new-job/internship-tips 2.  Workitdaily - https://www.workitdaily.com/how-to-be-good-intern/2-walk-in-like-you-have-something-to-lose 3.  YouTube...

I am starting off my Coffee Break book reviews with the only one that still ranks #1 in the career development world.   What Color is Your Parachute? is the "bible" of how to pursue a career that fits your passions, interests, skills and background.   First published in 1970, What Color is Your Parachute? is the go to book for anyone seeking employment, returning after a lay off or...

Friedrich Nietzsche “what does not kill me makes me stronger.” A discussion with Paul Denoncourt, Certified Holistic Health Consultant and owner of Enrichyourhealth. Paula has recently written a book about her struggles with insecurity, food allergies and starting her own business.  Health Coaching with Paula Denoncourt - Enrichyourhealth - https://enrichurhealth.com 1.  But God! I'...

Hello friends,  COVID-19 finally caught up with me and my family. I was so proud that in the two years since the pandemic first came to Massachusetts and we were all quarintened that I or my immediate family got sick.  Of course as soon as you start saying things like that God taps you on the shoulder and keeps you from being so prideful.  Anyway, I'm back and have some new ideas fo...

This episode focus on how some quick tips to build a powerful LinkedIn Profile.  There are seven key sections you want to focus on when creating and/or updating your LinkedIn profile. The seven sections are: (1) profile photo, (2) headline, (3) summary, (4) experience, (5) education, (6) skills, and (7) recommendations. For a full video on how to improve your LinkedIn profile, check out this...

You've heard the old adage - You can't judge a book by it's cover! Unfortunately, people make judgements about people all the time based on how they look and their unconscious biases.  Listen and learn how you can combat unfair judgements against you in an interview situation. For more details on: Shopping online thrift stores - Styled by You on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2ZoxqOMWg6E LinkedIn...

Ever wonder why you are not succeeding as fast as you want to? Maybe your thoughts, and/or the people you surround yourself with are the reasons.  

Want to know the top ten resume tips for 2022?  Listen to this episode of Coffee break and get ready to update your resume. Articles to help you update your resume: 1.  CareerOneStop - https://blog.careeronestop.org/4-essential-resume-tips-for-2022/ 2.  Indeed - https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/classic-resume-template?aceid=&gclid=CjwKCAjwlcaRBhBYEiwAK3...

This week's coffee break will focus on what DEI is, the effect the pandemic has had on DEI, and how to evaluate whether a company values DEI. This podcast is a companion to the podcast interview of Tissa Hami of Korsi Consulting (S2 E6) For a list of suggested questions to ask in an interview to evaluate a company's DEI, email me at ehart@tailoredforsuccess.org and put "DEI Interview Question...

Tissa Hami is the Founder of Korsi Consulting - DEI Solutions for an equitable world. Tissa has had a career trajectory that often put her as the only woman, the only woman of color, or the only immigrant woman in the room.  Tissa started her career in a New York law firm, working as a paralegal. As a Muslim woman working in a homogeneous environment and seen as only "capable" of cleaning the...

On Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. EST , I will be hosting a webinar on Virtual Interviewing.  During the webinar, we will review 10 tips and strategies for rocking any virtual interview. To sign up for the webinar, visit Tailored for Success website: www.tailoredforsuccess.org/upcoming-webinars If you can't join the webinar, check out the replay on the Tailored for Success Youtube...

Self-Care is more than a catch phrase, in 2022 its vital to our mental health. Listen to 8 dos and don'ts for self care taken from Success Magazine's Instagram page.  Do you have any self-care tips to share?  If so, please post in the comments so we can all help each other. Where to learn more about self care: 1. Success Magine  https://www.success.com/what-good-self-care-looks...

This Coffee Break is on the subject of procrastination.  In his best selling book "Eat That Frog", Brian Tracey gives 21 suggestions for how to stop procrastinating and achieve your goals.  In this podcast, I will focus on the first three which are foundational to the rest: (1) Setting the table, (2) Plan Each Day in Advanced and (3) Practicing the Law of Three. To read more about how to...

This is a new segment of Pivot Point, Success is a Journey called "Coffee Break".  In the time it takes to make a cup of coffee, you can learn about a topic to help support your career growth.  Every week I will discuss a topic that I hope will help you "get from where you are to where you want to be" (to quote Jack Canfield) that I think is perfect in these changing times.  The wor...

Sometimes when you start down a career path, it is hard to tell where it will lead.  However, if you embrace who you are and use all your life experiences, you'll be prepared when opportunity knocks. This sums up the career trajectory of my guest - Liliana Patino. Liliana Patino is the Director of the Family Resource Center in Everett, MA.  The Family Resource Center (FRC) is one of 20 F...