A Q statement is a sentence (or group of sentences) that expresses a numerical measurement of some action or accomplishment you have performed. It is quantitative. A Q statement is not vague; it’s exact. For example, rather than saying you “increased productivity,” using a Q statement, you would say that you “increased productivity by 25… Continue reading
The 11 most common fears that people have voiced to me about interviewing are contained in the following checklist. I fear they will ask me a question I don’t know the answer to. I’m afraid I’ll sound like I’m bragging. Do I have to say I was fired from my last… Continue reading
After giving my current employer two weeks’ notice. As long as I know what’s expected of me, there’s no reason I can’t plunge right into the new job. Procrastinating has a way of draining energy, which I could channel into my new job. I have the enthusiasm and energy to… Continue reading
I think about my future on a regular basis, but in a practical way, rather than just wishing. I consider my at-tributes—my abilities, skills, and experience. Then I determine how I can combine them into an action plan. Occasionally, I update my plans in response to new information and opportunities…. Continue reading
I would like my career to continue progressing as well as it has in the past. But I’m a realist. I know promotions aren’t given, they’re earned. When I’ve mastered my present position, have improved it with my ideas, have prepared myself to take on new responsibilities, and have trained… Continue reading
I wouldn’t like to own a business right now. I’m committed to my career, and that means working in another organization and helping it meet its goals. I have considered what business might be interesting to own after I’ve accomplished all I can in this industry and have retired. It… Continue reading
Yes. I think a major part of any good employee’s job is to contribute to the department’s work and efforts in a way that reflects on the department manager’s skills and abilities. When that happens, the manager often is targeted for promotion. Helping my boss get promoted might result in… Continue reading
Yes. Whenever I think about my goals and plan how I will achieve them, I aim high. However, I’m also a realist and know there can be only one president. Being president of my (current/previous) company would have given me the opportunity to carry out plans and ideas for improving… Continue reading
Yes. I don’t know too many capable, ambitious people who don’t aspire to the highest management level within their companies. I aspire but I perspire, too. It gets better results. I also realize that there are many other steps along the way through which I can learn, contribute, and be… Continue reading
(If the answer is an unqualified “Yes”:) Definitely, yes. When I have moved or relocated in the past, new worlds of opportunity opened for me. Any major change, while always containing some risk, is a chance to grow, learn, and advance. All I need is a few days’ notice, and… Continue reading