The Heller Group Blog
Risk and Rain
While your personal level of risk tolerance should of course be a factor that gets weighed in any major decision, including a career change, I do think we should all remember that sometimes it takes a little risk to make it rain.
What Non-Verbal Messages Are You Sending?
While non-verbal behaviour probably won’t be the factor that sets an interviewee apart in a positive way, these behaviours can certainly have the opposite effect.
Don’t Panic, It’s Just a Panel
Don’t let this interview format throw you off your game – the preparation is really the same as any other interview. Instead, relax, and view panel interviews as an opportunity rather than a hurdle.
Sponsorship is Key to Navigating the Path to Partnership
A common mistake is confusing your mentor with your sponsor. While a mentor is a key part of your professional team who will provide advice, guidance and maybe even get you on a few files, they will not be the one petitioning the partnership when it comes to your annual review and advancement decisions. That is the role of a sponsor.
Be the Champion of your Career: Career Tips from an Olympian
The take-home message was simple and inspiring: set yourself up with the training and skills that will allow you to succeed on the really tough days.
There is Life After Hireback
The most repeated piece of advice during the session was to stay in touch with your network and leverage those connections as much as possible by letting them know what type of position you are looking for and where you have applied.