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The Change Laboratory’s blog is dedicated to empowering people by highlighting best practices in the arena of personal / career development and organizational effectiveness.

The Most Dreaded Interview Question

Kent R.

"What are your biggest weaknesses?" is a universally dreaded interview question, but it doesn’t need to be. Knowing why the question exists and how to answer it well can make all the difference.

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Your Relationship with Change and Growth

Kent R.

Happy New Year!

I am often asked for my “best” career advice. People want to know what will help them succeed in their job, the interview, their annual review, etc.

This comes up a lot. Especially at the start of a new year.

Of course, my responses change depending on the topic and the employment environment at any given time, but right now I’m seeing a lot of missteps when it comes to one thing:

Change and Growth Orientation

Increasingly, top employers are looking for agility and action. They are most interested in job candidates who can demonstrate a track record of action (via an outstanding resume and stellar interviewing skills) and who are actively taking steps to become better and better at what they do.

Simply put, employers want to know that you have fresh ideas and are currently engaged in growing your career and knowledge base.

When I am consulting to help a company with a high-level hire, this is an area that will often separate the “good” candidates from the “excellent” candidates.

Ask yourself:

  • Am I aware of current cutting-edge practices in my field?

  • Can I demonstrate my domain expertise and am I prepared to speak to the aspects of my field that have my attention right now?

  • Am I able to communicate a passion and a distinct point of view regarding where my field is heading.

Remember, the demand for organizations to rapidly evolve demands that they have talent who can lead that change. So, hiring someone who knows where any given domain is headed isn’t just a nice to have; it is critical to a company’s success. Be that person.

Welcome to 2019. Remember, if you need help with the next steps in your career, change starts here at Tandem Powered!

How to Deal with Overlapping Jobs on a Resume

Kent R.

It is increasingly common for employees to hold multiple roles at once, which can make it really tricky to effectively capture your experience on a resume or LinkedIn. Here are some tips for dealing with overlapping experience on your resume.

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Happy Holidays and Thanks

Kent R.

I find a great deal of fulfillment every day in working with best-in-class companies and talented, hard-working individuals who are striving to build fulfilling careers and lives. I find joy in learning about the work my clients do, often quietly, to make things better for their organizations, their customers, and – most importantly – themselves and their families.

Again this year, as I celebrate the holidays and toast the new year, I will be thinking about how grateful I am to work with such incredible people and how fulfilled I am in helping people make positive steps forward in their career. 

Thank you and happy holidays!

Here are three questions to consider as you reflect and prepare for the year ahead:

  1. What did I like/dislike about my career in 2018?

  2. Do I have a vision for what I want my career to look like in 2019?

  3. Have I outlined steps and actions to make progress toward that vision?