Career Tools

COVID: Bench Development in a Downturn

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This cast discusses a way to build your recruiting "bench" during market downturns.

COVID: Asking Your Network For An Opportunity

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This cast helps you word your request to your network for help with looking for a new opportunity.

COVID: Handling Exit Interviews

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This cast explains how to handle exit interviews.

COVID: Systematic Career Documentation - Part 2

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on how to create and use a Career Management Document as a key part of your career management system.

COVID: Systematic Career Documentation - Part 1

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

COVID: Systematic Career Documentation - Part 1

COVID: Effective Layoff Announcement Response

26 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This cast explains how to respond to the announcement of impending layoffs at your firm.

COVID: Layoff Signs And What To Do About Them - Part 2

25 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on the signs to look out for that indicate layoffs are coming.

COVID: Layoff Signs And What To Do About Them - Part 1

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on the signs to look out for that indicate layoffs are coming.

COVID: An Especially Important Relationship In A Downturn

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This cast explains how to improve an especially important relationship during economic downturns: your boss's peers.

COVID: The Downturn Rite of Passage

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This cast describes the reasons why leaving your company or industry in a downturn CAN be a bad idea, and recommends options to consider in those situ...

The Manager Tools Work Management Spreadsheet - Part 3

18 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Part 3 of our guidance on project management, using the Manager Tools Work Management Spreadsheet.

The Manager Tools Work Management Spreadsheet - Part 2

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on project management, using the Manager Tools Work Management Spreadsheet.

The Manager Tools Work Management Spreadsheet - Part 1

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on project management, using the Manager Tools Work Management Spreadsheet.

COVID: Google Job Search Tips Chapter 3

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chapter 3 of our series on how to find people to network with using Google.

COVID - Google Job Search Tips Chapter 2

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chapter 2 of our series on how to find people to network with using Google.

COVID: Google Job Search Tips Chapter 1

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How to make find new relationships to help in your job search, using Google.

COVID: Pre-Interview Prep Chapter 2

12 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on what to prepare for your interview.

COVID: Getting Laid Off - Finances Rule

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on the most important concept a laid off professional must know: Finances Rule.

COVID: Career Failures - Chapter 3 - Career Crisis Response - Part 2

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on what to do if you’re laid off or fired and have no cushion.

COVID: Career Failures - Chapter 3 - Career Crisis Response - Part 1

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on what to do if you’re laid off or fired and have no cushion.

COVID: Career Crisis Email

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on your initial communications with a friend or associate whose career is at risk.

Coronavirus Guidance - Personal Finances - Emergency Spending Guide

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on how to cut your costs and manage expenses during the global pandemic of 2020.

Coronavirus Guidance - The Steel Cage Death Match Meeting - Part 2

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A rerelease of part 2 of our guidance on preparing for a staffing decision meeting, which addresses problems related to headcount and budget reduction...

Coronavirus Guidance - The Steel Cage Death Match Meeting - Part 1

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A rerelease of part 1 of our guidance on preparing for a staffing decision meeting, which addresses problems related to headcount and budget reduction...

Coronavirus Guidance - Race, Don't Chase - Part 2

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A rerelease of part 2 of our guidance on budget management in a downturn, which addresses problems related to headcount and budget reductions that you...

Coronavirus Guidance - Race, Don't Chase - Part 1

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A rerelease of part 1 of our guidance on budget management in a downturn, which addresses problems related to headcount and budget reductions that you...

Coronavirus Guidance - Working Remotely - Chapter 3 - Contribution To The Team

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A rerelease of of our guidance on contributing to the team when working remotely, which addresses problems related to working from home and managing r...

Coronavirus Guidance - Working Remotely - Chapter 1 - Get Results

08 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A rerelease of of our guidance on getting results when working remotely, which addresses problems related to working from home and managing remote emp...

Coronavirus Guidance - Distant Manager Basics - For Directs - Part 2

07 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A rerelease of part 2 of our guidance on how to work with a remotely located manager, which addresses problems related to working from home and managi...

Coronavirus Guidance - Distant Manager Basics - For Directs - Part 1

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A rerelease of part 1 of our guidance on how to work with a remotely located manager, which addresses problems related to working from home and managi...

Coronavirus Guidance - Distant Manager Basics - Part 2

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A rerelease of part 2 of our guidance on managing distant team members, which addresses problems related to working from home and managing remote empl...

Coronavirus Guidance - Distant Manager Basics - Part 1

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A rerelease of part 1 of our guidance on managing distant team members, which addresses problems related to working from home and managing remote empl...

Coronavirus Guidance - Phone One on Ones

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A rerelease of our guidance on phone One on Ones, which addresses problems related to working from home and managing remote employees that you may now...

Working From Home - Setting Up Your Space

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on setting up your space when working from home.

Task Management: The Next Action Refined

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on your Next Action.

How to Answer "Out Of All The Other Candidates, Why Should We Hire You?"

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on how to answer "Out Of All The Other Candidates, Why Should We Hire You?"

Relationship Errors: Surprising Your Boss

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on not surprising your boss.

The Career Tools Guide To Personal Branding

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on developing and maintaining a personal brand.

3 Pieces of Stupid Interview Advice

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance about three recommended actions for interviewees.

How To Build A Relationship When You're Too Far Away For Lunch

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on building relationships when working remotely or with remote team members.

How To Use Technology To Facilitate Building Relationships

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on using technology to build relationships.

How To Get Through Your Email In 30 Minutes

02 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on how get your email done in 30 minutes.

MT Goals Examples - HOF 2019

26 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our Hall Of Fame guidance giving examples of Manager Tools' ‘MT Goals': Goals that are Measurable and Time-Based.

How To Softly Use Acceptance Criteria - Part 2

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on using acceptance criteria as a means of work assignment success.

How To Softly Use Acceptance Criteria - Part 1

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on using acceptance criteria as a means of work assignment success.

How Long To Stay In A Job

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance as to how long to stay in a job.

Preparing For Your Review - HOF 2019

28 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our Hall of Fame guidance on how to prepare for your review.

Mark's College Talk - Part 3

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Part 3 of our guidance for graduating university students.

Mark's College Talk - Part 2

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance for graduating university students.

Mark's College Talk - Part 1

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance for graduating university students.

Classic First Job Search Pitfalls

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on the pitfalls for college students looking for their first job.

Building A Network For Those Who Hate Networking - Part 2

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on how to build a network when you don't like networking.

Building A Network For Those Who Hate Networking - Part 1

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on how to build a network when you don't like networking.

This Resume Stinks - Part 2

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on a sample resume.

This Resume Stinks - Part 1

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on a sample resume.

What To Do When You Cry

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on what to do when you cry at work.

Post-Interview Recruiter Communication

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on post-interview recruiter communication.

Event Based Peer Feedback - Part 2

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on giving multiple pieces of Feedback to your peer around one event.

Event Based Peer Feedback - Part 1

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on giving multiple pieces of Feedback to your peer around one event.

One Minute Tell Me About Yourself Is Wrong - Part 2

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on answering the interview question: Tell Me About Yourself.

One Minute Tell Me About Yourself Is Wrong - Part 1

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on answering the interview question: Tell Me About Yourself.

The Career Management File

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on non-resume job search documents.

How To Talk To Your Manager About Getting Promoted - Part 2

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on how to talk to your manager about getting promoted.

How To Talk To Your Manager About Getting Promoted - Part 1

01 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on how to talk to your manager about getting promoted.

How To Assess Your Network - Part 2

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on how to assess your network.

How To Assess Your Network - Part 1

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on how to assess your network.

Building Trust By Keeping Your Word

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on keeping your word at work.

Attending A Conference - HOF 2019

04 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our Hall of Fame guidance on what to do before, during and after any conference or training you attend.

Bad Career Advice: CEO Edition

27 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on taking advice from CEOs.

Resume Update 2019 - Part 2

20 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on how to update your resume for 2019.

Resume Update 2019 - Part 1

13 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on how to update your resume for 2019.

Email Compendium - Part 4 (CT)

06 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Part 4 of our compendium of guidance on email.

Email Compendium - Part 3 (CT)

30 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Part 3 of our compendium of guidance on email.

Email Compendium - Part 2 (CT)

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our compendium of guidance on email.

Email Compendium - Part 1 (CT)

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our compendium of guidance on email.

Answering Questions About Travel In Interviews

09 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on answering questions about travel in interviews.

How To Support Your Boss During Change

02 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on supporting your boss when she introduces change.

Verbally Communicating Difficult Ideas

25 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on ways to communicate complexity.

Prioritizing Your Relationship With Your Boss - Chapter 1

18 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on prioritizing your relationship with your boss.

When A Boss Asks For Candor - Part 2 (CT)

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes a new boss asks for "candor." In general, caution is warranted initially.

When A Boss Asks For Candor - Part 1 (CT)

04 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes a new boss asks for "candor." In general, caution is warranted initially.

Career Goodwill - Part 2

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on career goodwill and how to use it.

Career Goodwill - Part 1

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on career goodwill and how to use it.

Layoff Signs And What To Do About Them - Part 2

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on the signs to look out for that indicate layoffs are coming.

Layoff Signs And What To Do About Them - Part 1

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on the signs to look out for that indicate layoffs are coming.

Is This Normal? Travel Expectations

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on handling travel expectations.

Setting Up A Training Room

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on setting up a training room.

Widen Your Reporting

14 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on reporting to colleagues other than your boss.

Succession Plans For Individual Contributors

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance for individual contributors on how to create a succession plan and find a successor.

Communication Media - There's Rules!

31 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on choosing how to communicate.

I'm Not A People Person - Chapter 1

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on what to do if you're not a "people person".

Event Follow-Up

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on how to follow up after an industry event, training, or other event where you meet lots of new people.

Planning For Resume Improvement - Part 2

10 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance about planning now for a better resume in the future.

Planning For Resume Improvement - Part 1

03 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance about planning now for a better resume in the future.

Asking Smarter Questions - Part 2

13 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on asking smarter questions.

Asking Smarter Questions - Part 1

06 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on asking smarter questions.

Taking Advantage Of A Hot Market

29 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance about taking advantage of a hot market.

Preparing For Your Review - HOF 2018

22 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our Hall of Fame guidance on how to prepare for your review.

Case Study Interviews - Part 4 (CT)

15 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Part 4 of our overview of Case Study Interview techniques, questions, and preparation.

Case Study Interviews - Part 3 (CT)

08 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Part 3 of our overview of Case Study Interview techniques, questions, and preparation.