Think about the areas that you have excelled.  What [...]]]> Today’s job market is more competitive then ever.  That is why you should invest some time in developing your personal brand.  Your personal brand will help you determine your niche.  Your niche could be a specific industry or type of business where you have contributed tremendous value.

Think about the areas that you have excelled.  What major problems have you solved?  What leadership have you demonstrated?  This process will help you discover your unique talent and skills that differentiate you from the competition.

Once you have determined the value you have to offer, you can target your niche.  It’s up to you to communicate to your niche how you are the right choice for their organization and how you will overcome their challenges and move them in the right direction.

Tips to determine your niche:

• Focus on how you will help an organization meet their goals.
• Who or what organization needs your unique talent?
• What organizations are not as targeted and have less competition?

Harper Resource Group career coaching professionals are committed to working with you to develop your personal niche and how you can communicate the value you deliver.

Set up an appointment today for a free career coaching session.

The best way to get past your layoff [...]]]> It’s Tuesday morning and your supervisor calls you in to his office to tell you your job has been eliminated.  For most of us this is not a good feeling and you’re not alone.  In January of this year, 28% of jobs where cut.

The best way to get past your layoff is to see it as an opportunity to discover your passion for life and pursue your wildest dreams!  Think about what you want to do next.  Write down your strengths and weaknesses.  Keep an open mind and commit to your journey to career success!

Now I know this sounds great and wonderful but sometimes it’s difficult to stay focused.  Consider working with a career coach.  A career coach can help you meet your career goals and keep you focused and on track to ensure your plan is successful.  In order for you and your career coaching professional to solve problems, put a plan in place that will help you achieve your career goals, you only have to be willing to grow.

It’s time to move on in life and discover where you will be most happy and an asset to your team and company.

Harper Resource Group career coaching professionals are committed to working with you to develop strategies that will produce the result that lead to career success.

Set up an appointment today for a free career coaching session.

Let me introduce you to the GERE effect. Richard Gere has been a favorite actor of mine for years and among his myriad of accomplishments, he had [...]]]> The world may be small, but your network is larger than you think. As you look to achieve your dreams, your network of contacts are instrumental in your success.

Let me introduce you to the GERE effect. Richard Gere has been a favorite actor of mine for years and among his myriad of accomplishments, he had a way of impacting people. Well, I am confident he used some interesting tactics. Here is how I see it.
G – Give valuable information. Whatever you sow is what you reap. If you plant well, you always receive in return.
E – Educate your network. The more informed they are about something that interests them, the more likely they are to remember where they got it.
R – Recognize them. Acknowledgement and validation go a long way in enhancing your relationships with your network. Whenever you come across the opportunity to recognize someones success, do it!
E – Entertain them. In the age of electronic communication we come across many things that will make people laugh. Internal jogging of laughter makes your day more blessed. Even better, send a funny by snail mail and your presence in memory of your friends is guaranteed.

Until later, come see me at www.harperresourcegroup.com. Email me at path@harperresourcegroup.com. And as always, pick up the phone…1+ 443-629-9612

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