Tag Archives: Business

A Hiring Story with Update on Lynda C. Watts

Posted on October 5, 2011 by lyndacwatts

To my regular readers, THANK YOU for your patience while I’ve made the transition back into the world of formal employment. That transition included a move from St. Louis, Mo. to Kansas City (Overland Park), KS — and all that comes with … Continue reading →

Posted in Gossip, News, and Misc. Musings, Work | Tagged after 40, Business, Business and Economy, career change, career opportunity, Employment, finding a job, finding employment, Interview, Interview Advice, interviewer, Job hunting, Job Search, linkedin, Lynda Watts, managing your career, Masters Degree, middle age career change, Motivation, professionals over 40, secrets to success | 6 Comments

Your Resume is Perfect? Check this Check-List First

Posted on July 1, 2011 by lyndacwatts

I really didn’t think there was a need for another article on resume’ writing. However, after spending the past month reviewing executive-level resume’s, I now know that too many of you don’t know some important resume basics. What follows is … Continue reading →

Posted in Work | Tagged advice, Applicant Tracking System, Business, buzz words, career opportunity, Employment, finding a job, finding employment, Job Search, Lynda Watts, professionals over 40, Résumé, resume for over 40, Resumes and Portfolios, secrets to success, Skill | 4 Comments

NPO Leadership: CEOs with Control Issues

Posted on June 21, 2011 by lyndacwatts

The NPO CEO with control issues — Is the organization doomed for failure? Yes, it is. I’ve written about leadership, and I’ve written about nonprofits, but I’ve yet to write specifically about nonprofit leadership. It’s time. And, for the record … Continue reading →

Posted in Emotional Health, Relationships, Work | Tagged advice, Business, career change, CEO, Chief financial officer, Chief operating officer, controlling personality, dealing with controlling boss, Facebook, ineffective leadership, Interview, Leadership, Lynda Watts, narcissistic personality, Non-profit organization, nonprofit leadership, NPO, NPO leadership, professionals over 40 | 4 Comments

Narrowing Your Focus to Expand Your Options

Posted on March 24, 2011 by lyndacwatts

What do you want to be when you grow up? Do you wear so many hats that their cumulative weight obstructs your true identity? Your various life pursuits — such as finding a job or making a career change — … Continue reading →

Posted in Life Purpose, Work | Tagged after 40, Business, career change, career opportunity, Chief operating officer, choosing a direction, Coaching, coverletter, employer perspective, Employment, expand options, finding a job, finding employment, General Contractor, generalist, Human resources, life coach, life purpose, Lynda Watts, narrow focus, narrow your focus, passionate dedication, professionals over 40, pursuit, Résumé, secrets to success, specialist, too many hats | 4 Comments

The Start-Up: Stages, Pros & Cons, and Your Employment Options

Posted on March 21, 2011 by lyndacwatts

Are you considering a position with a start-up? If so, you are urged to read this first! With the difficulties faced in the job market, it might be tempting to consider joining a start-up company or organization. After all, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Life Purpose, Work | Tagged Angel investor, Business, Business plan, Employment, Financial Services, finding a job, for-profit start-up, founder, Job hunting, Job Search, Lynda Watts, newly formed company, nonprofit start-up, professionals over 40, pros and cons of a startup, risks of a start-up company, secrets to success, Small business, stages for a start-up company, start-up, start-up founder, start-up warnings, Startup company, Venture capital | 5 Comments

Leadership: Finding the Best, Being the Best

Posted on March 18, 2011 by lyndacwatts

Leadership What does it really mean? Are you a leader? Are you seeking a leader for your organization? How do you know if you are performing as a top leader? How do you know if you’ve found the best leader … Continue reading →

Posted in Life Purpose, Relationships, Work | Tagged behavioral analysis, behaviorist, being a leader, Board of Directors, Business, c-suite, CEO, Chief executive officer, Chief operating officer, communication skills, COO, corporate evaluation, Education and Training, executive leadership, expert, finding a leader, finding employment, human behavior, Job Search, John Hersey, Leadership, leadership performance, leading, Lynda Watts, Management, managing your career, People Management, performance indicators, President, secrets to success | 6 Comments

Choosing the Best Hire for Your Organization

Posted on February 5, 2011 by lyndacwatts

As the unemployment rate steadily declines — now at 9% — so too does the supply of talent from which to choose. It’s not only the job candidate that needs to tweak the model used for seeking employment; hiring authorities … Continue reading →

Posted in Work | Tagged best candidate, best person for the job, Business, Candidate, career opportunity, Employment, finding a job, finding CEO, finding COO, finding employment, finding executive level candidate, generalist, Generalist and specialist species, generalist vs specialist, HR, Human resources, Information technology, Job Search, Lynda Watts, professionals over 40, Résumé, specialist | 2 Comments

Job Interviewing Tips & Strategies — Part III

Posted on January 24, 2011 by lyndacwatts

At last … The 3rd and final article in this Job Interviewing series. If you’ve not done so already, you’ll first want to read Part I and Part II, as the principles are cumulative. Now that the interview is behind … Continue reading →

Posted in Work | Tagged after an interview, Business, career change, career opportunity, Company, Employment, finding a job, finding employment, follow-up, getting a job offer, Interview, Interview Advice, interviewer, Job interview, Letter (message), Lynda Watts, professionals over 40, what to do after an interview | 5 Comments

Job Interviewing Tips & Strategies — Part II

Posted on January 14, 2011 by lyndacwatts

The day of your big job interview is finally here. Are you ready? This article builds on the principles and strategies discussed in Job Interviewing Tips & Strategies — Part I. It is highly recommended that you start there, if … Continue reading →

Posted in Stress Mastery, Work | Tagged after 40, Business, career opportunity, Employment, finding a job, finding employment, Interview, Interview Advice, interviewer, Job interview, Job Search, life coach, Lynda Watts, Résumé, secrets to success, Strategy | 12 Comments

The Job Interview: Best Tips & Techniques — Part I

Posted on January 8, 2011 by lyndacwatts

Job Interviewing Tips & Strategies — Part I Whether you have an interview on your calendar or have yet to get that far in your job search, you need to know the best tips and techniques to get the job! … Continue reading →

Posted in Relationships, Uncategorized, Work | Tagged before the interview, Business, Career, Employment, energy, finding a job, finding employment, how to ace job interview, human connection, Interview, Interview Advice, interviewer, Job hunting, Job interview, Job Search, life coach, Lynda Watts, personal energy, pre-interview tips, preparing for job interview, professionals over 40, secrets to success | 11 Comments