Are you a mid-career professional who used to enjoy your job, but now you don’t? Do you find it hard to think about planning for your career? Aside from the current challenges that COVID-19 has brought to professional development and career planning, many professionals have felt like you in the…
80% of professionals are not passionate about what they do, which makes them less excited about their career resolutions. This doesn't have to be you. You can find purpose and deeper meaning for your life and career. Download our PowerPoint presentation to learn how to: Define your valuesIdentify inconsistenciesEstablish meaningful…
Not everyone is born to be a leader, and that’s OK! Your career path doesn’t always have to end in a leadership position. Honestly, not every professional has the desire to take on a leadership role in their career. Our career coaching process is client-based, meaning as career coaches we…
A 2018 State of Workplace Empathy Study by Businessolver found that 96 percent of employees surveyed believed it was important for their employers to demonstrate empathy. However, 92 percent thought empathy remains undervalued. This is unfortunate because showing empathy at work helps employees and co-workers feel valued and more motivated…
Whether you are a recent graduate or a more experienced professional, it can be easy sometimes to get lost in the professional world. With positions becoming more versatile and the opportunity to become an entrepreneur is easier than ever, you may find it hard to consistently think about your long-term…
At HallieCrawford.com, we understand the importance of having a clear career path. I’m clear on my path now, but it wasn’t always that way. 16 years ago when I founded my business, I was clueless about what I was going to do long-term. I had jumped around from job to…
Whether you are actively working towards a career goal - even if you have already attained the majority of your career goals - you need to continuously focus on your value as an employee. Professional growth increases your value and marketability as you attain new skills, experience, and expertise. This…
It's never a good idea to walk into a negotiation without being prepared. You most certainly will come out of it unhappy and frustrated. Knowing how to negotiate is a necessary skill that will help you be successful in your career, not just when it comes to your salary. Here…
Choosing a career is a much more complicated process than taking a simple career test. We have clients come to us often who want to find that ideal job, and have read a book or taken a career assessment only to still feel lost. It’s frustrating, understandably, because we all…
Here are some excerpts from Hallie Crawford's "Job Search Workbook for Professionals" regarding How to Create a Pitch Perfect Elevator Speech. The entire workbook can be found here for purchase in our online career store. Creating a Pitch Perfect Elevator Speech levaUsing the tips below, you’ll be able to write yours…
