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24 Questions and Answers for Interview Practice

March 21, 2022 by Vicki Tillman Leave a Comment

Got a big interview coming up?

Has it been a while since you have had to use your interview skills? Here are 24 questions and answers for interview practice.

First off, be sure to practice for your interview several times. Practice:

  • Wearing your interview clothes
  • Seated at a table with a notepad and pen, along with a couple of copies of your resume
  • Sit straight, hands on table or la
  • Shoulders back, chin up, slight smi

I know this is not the actual interview, but it will help your body know what to do in the real thing!

Here are 24 common interview questions along with tips for answering them

Tell me about yourself.

Tell a story about a job or experience you had, why you chose what you chose.

What is your greatest weakness.

Pick something honest and how you have learned to overcome it.

What is your greatest strength.

Tell a story as an example, especially if you can find one that pertains to the organization you are interested in.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Tell about your dreams and things you are interested in and people you like to work with.

Why should we hire you?

Think of this as a way to mention something that was not addressed before. Have an extra story.

How did you hear about this job?

Answer in a way that shows you want to work for this organization.

What is your biggest professional achievement?

Choose a story that is relevant to the job you are interviewing for.

Tell about a time where there was conflict with a colleague. How did you handle it?

Tell a story that shows problem solving skills. (Do not blame-shift.)

Why do you want to leave your current job?

Try not to talk ugly about your current job, instead, focus on what you would like to see happen next.

What kind of work environment do you prefer?

Find out what you can about the organization’s values and culture. Bring that into your answer.

How do you deal with pressure?

Share a story where you had a stressful situation at work and how you handled it.

How do you stay organized when you are working on several projects at once?

If you have your own system, describe it. It might be a good time now to learn some organizing tools and strategies if you don’t already have them down.

How would you describe your work style?

Concisely describe your work-style strengths and the way you manage priorities.

How do you handle stress?

Give an example of a stressful work situation where you managed the stress well, include some specific tips on how you do stress management.

What kind of personality do you work best with?

Give and example from where you have worked before about the variety of personalities you have enjoyed working with. You do not need to describe specific personalities. Rather, you are letting the interviewer know you have flexibility to handle different kinds of people.

What attracted you to this company?

Make sure you have done your research, discuss something from the organization’s mission and values that you like.

What do you know about this industry?

Again, do your research. Be able to discuss the basic goals, strategies and challenges that the industry holds.

What do you know about our company?

Be sure that you have read the “about us” and “history” from the company’s website. Also, do an internet search to see if they have been in the news lately.

What salary are you seeking?

Check job title and description and find salary ranges on several of these websites: 

  • Glassdoor
  • LinkedIn Salary
  • Salary.com
  • Payscale
  • Indeed

If selected for this position, what would be your strategy for the first 90 days?

Put in your own words these points. You will:

  • Start by reviewing the position and the organization’s goals and mission
  • Work diligently on any training you need
  • Learn the organization’s culture 
  • Get to know your team and other colleagues
  • Develop strategies for accomplishing the goals for your position

What is your salary history?

Some states or cities do not allow questions about salary history. However, many states allow this question. You may answer this question in several ways:

  • Give a history of your salary at your current job: “I started my last position in the $50,000s and am now earning $65,000, plus bonuses.”
  • Only share general information: “My salary right now is in the $60s.”
  • Or you can simply share exactly what you are earning now: “I earn $65,000, plus bonuses.”

Do you have any questions for me?

Take some time and ask a question or two that show you have interest in the organization and/or specific job. For instance:

  • Will this position be hybrid or solely at the office?
  • Are there opportunities for growth in the organization?
  • What other departments or organizations will this position be working with?
  • How is success measured in this position?
  • What attracted you (the interviewer) to this organization?
  • What do you (the interviewer) like about working here?

How do you handle the goofy/creative questions some interviewers ask, such as:

“How do you bake a cake?” “How do you measure an office desk if you have no ruler?”

Do not get rattled at these questions. The interviewer is not looking for the actual answer to their question. Rather, they are watching you handle stress creatively so have fun with it. They want to see that you can stay calm, do teamwork and can communicate.

You can plan ahead for these questions in one of these ways:

  • Say something like, “Hmmm. That reminds me of the time my team had to plan for the____. I sent a Slack message to everyone, then got them together. We developed a strategy and pulled the ___off. We all got accolades!”
  • Or use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result): “The situation is that I was asked to bake a cake. The task is to pull it off asap. For the action, I will assemble my most creative colleagues and we will divvy up the supplies and creation process. The result will be a cake you could take to the CEO.”

End with a thanks for the interview and ask about next steps.

Remember, it may feel cheesy but practicing answers will help boost your confidence. Not only that, but practicing will make it easy to adapt your memorized answers to unexpected questions. You can get help with your job hunting skills. Schedule a coaching appointment.

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Handling Anxiety During This LONG Pandemic

March 31, 2021 by Vicki Tillman Leave a Comment

Handling Anxiety During This LONG Pandemic

This has been a LONG pandemic. Who would have thought in March 2020, when many of us went on a “two-week lockdown”, that many of us would still be impacted a year later.

Some folks have returned to working at their workplaces and other aspects of normal lives, thanks to vaccines and lifted restrictions. However, many Americans are still facing daily isolation: working from home and loss of in-person support systems and activities.

A number of the folks I work with have expressed experiencing anxiety as they continue to work-and socialize-from-home. Here are some of the anxiety triggers they have shared and suggestions for handling them so they don’t defeat you (have you notice any of these?):

Technology glitches: The internet goes down and other glitches that are out of our control.

What to do? Try to avoid catastrophic thinking such as “This is a disaster!” or “I can’t handle this!”. Instead, take a deep breath and say something with a positive but realistic expectation, “I don’t like this but we’ll get through it.”

Zoom fatigue: So many digital meetings! Zoom fatigue is a real thing.

What to do? Try these tips to help: Give your eyes a break frequently (screen time strains and dries the eyes), turn off your camera when you can (looking at yourself is exhausting), remind yourself NOT to compare yourself to your colleagues (the Zoom equivalent of Pinterest-perfection envy).

Work/life imbalance: When your office is in your bedroom (or anywhere else in your home), it’s easy to be on call 24/7.

What to do? Remember that you can’t have the most of all worlds, all the time. Adjust expectations and set times when you are off-duty.

Single person, living alone: SO much isolation! Long-term isolation is definitely a trigger for anxiety.

What to do? Get outside for a walk (if you have a friend you can social-distance walk with, that’s even better). Find museums or other institutions that have Covid-safety protocols in place and visit. Check meetups online for Covid-safe activities. Increase your mindfulness activities to keep anxiety under control.

Kids at home for their education: How do you manage hybrid or full-time school situations PLUS get your work done responsibly?

What to do? Work on lowering current expectations and remember that kids are resilient (they will recover from a less-than-optimal situation). Work on 3R’s: Routines, reassurance, regulation. (Create gentle routines to reduce household anxiety, reassure your kids of your love and protection, help them learn self-regulation with deep breathing and 3Ws.)

More on what to do: Avoid “Mom Guilt”! Motherhood is all about guilt but doesn’t have to be. Remember: There is NO perfect mom. We just need to be good enough!

Friend and family division on how to handle COVID: Many people have experienced stress (and even, strife) with friends and family on different ways to handle the pandemic. I’ve heard about arguments over wearing masks, getting vaccines, and attending large family events.

What to do? Remember you are not alone: Many people have experienced stress with friends and family on different ways to handle the pandemic. ALSO remember: It’s not your job to make anyone agree with you (even when you are right), so it’s okay to just refuse to argue.

More on what to do: Remember that it’s okay to make space between you and them for now. You will also need to move on from some people (especially those who are more casual “friends” on social media).

Too much same-same-same: Our brains work best will good care (hydration, healthy food, stimulation). Through the pandemic many of us have had way too much of the same old, same old. Same four walls, same activities.

What to do: Get outside (and if you can’t get outside, at least spend a while looking out the window), take up a new hobby or learn something new, contact old friends, find an online volunteer opportunity.

Too much time social media causing mental health issues: Americans have been spending more time on social media throughout the pandemic. It helps people feel less lonely and more connected to something. BUT have you noticed that the social media algorithms tend to serve you things that will get you riled up? Scary or anxiety producing posts tend to draw us in and keep us on that medium’s platform longer. We can get addicted to the anxiety inducing posts, thus creating our own anxiety and feelings of helplessness.

What to do: Be your own scientist. Experiment with noticing which platforms and posts cause the most anxiety then refuse to engage those posts. Spend more time on posts that bring you joy. This will change the algorithm for you. Know when to get off a platform altogether by watching how much stress that platform causes you.

Working from home or working under pandemic stress has caused some people to reevaluate their lives and careers. If you are at that place and are ready for life or career coaching, contact me: https://vickitillmancoaching.com/contact/

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How to Increase Motivation to do the Things You Don’t Want to do!

March 21, 2019 by Vicki Tillman Leave a Comment

Whenever tax season rolls around, many of us feel a wave of anxiety followed by a fit of procrastination!

How to Increase Motivation to do the Things You Don't Want to do! Here are some tried and true ways to get started on unwanted tasks.

How to Increase Motivation to do the Things You Don’t Want to do!

Life is full of doing stuff we don’t want to do: dishes, taxes, paperwork, laundry… Who wants to do those things?

It’s easy to get stuck waiting for motivation to strike us, like a muse or bolt of lightening. It’s easy to decide to wait until you feel like doing it…but *feel like* rarely comes!

How can you increase motivation to do all that stuff you don’t want to do? Here are 3 things to try:

Examine the secret lie:

We all have lies we subconsciously tell ourselves. We don’t necessarily know that the lies are there, but they are, running like a computer in the back of your brain. These lies can run our lives:

I can’t do anything I don’t want to do.

If I don’t feel like it, I can’t do it.

Correct the lie with a do-able truth:

I don’t want to do this, but I can, and I’ll feel better when it’s done. So I’ll get started now.

Face with overwhelm and write out a task list:

It’s hard to get started if you feel overwhelmed. Make a task list. Tell yourself a positive truth about it. Then write out the steps you’re going to take to conquer the most important task on that list. Now get started and cross off each step as you get it done.

Lack of motivation isn’t really a thing most of the time. It’s just our subconscious lies or feeling overwhelmed. Do your self-talk and chunk out your tasks. You’ll soon find that being unmotivated has nothing to do with you!

Bonus way to INCREASE motivation: Get coaching. Life or Career Coaching can be a powerful way to help you accomplish your unwanted tasks in life…and help you build your confidence so you accomplish all the WANTED tasks, too! Schedule an appointment! You’ll be surprised how great you feel when you are in sync with your own motivation!

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How to Ask for a Favor and Not Leave a Terrible Impression

May 11, 2018 by Vicki Tillman 1 Comment

Take my word for it, this is important: How to ask for a favor and not leave a terrible impression.

How to Ask for a Favor and Not Leave a Terrible Impression

How to Ask for a Favor and Not Leave a Terrible Impression

Have you ever been asked to do someone a favor, you do it and then feel like you’ve totally been taken advantage of, disrespected or devalued? It certainly doesn’t make you want to do that person a favor next time they ask.

If you know someone who is inclined to do an asinine job of receiving favors that they ask for, tell them this:

Do me a favor, next time you need to ask someone a favor, read this post first.

Here’s how to ask for a favor and not leave a terrible impression:

*Ask. 

Don’t say, “I need you to do something for me…”

Try this instead:

  • “Could I ask you a favor? Would you do…,please?”
  • “Would you mind doing something for me? Would you…, please?”
  • “Could I impose on you to…, please?”

Notice: Each of the asks ends with the word, “Please”. Please is not optional when asking for favors if you don’t want to leave a terrible impression.

*Make it easy on the person to do the favor for you.

If they need information, don’t make them do a google search or dig through 10 years of past records. If you have access to what the person who is doing you a favor needs, give it to them. Examples of this:

  • If you need a referral or recommendation: Write examples of the work you and the referrer have done together in order to jog their memories. Give them a list of accomplishments.
  • If you need a review: Give the person the materials you want reviewed.
  • If you need them to stop by the store on the way home: Text them a list. A verbal list is too hard to remember.
  • If you need tutoring: Bring your textbook and course materials.

Making it easy to do the favor is not an option if you don’t want to leave a terrible impression.

*Say ‘Thank you’ when the favor is done.

In my experience, it not common to receive thanks when a favor is complete. The favor-asker often moves right on with life. It is also my experience that when I am not thanked for doing a favor:

  • I feel taken advantage of
  • I am less inclined to do another favor if that person wants something else done
  • The favor asker has left a bad impression

*Return the favor.

Remember: the person who did you a favor gave something up to do you that favor. They gave time or money or resources. The favor cost them something. So, it is thoughtful to return the favor.

Returning a favor is simply doing something nice for the person who did you the favor. It’s kind of like a human version of karma: favors are given, favors come back around. This creates goodwill and an atmosphere of giving.

There are lots of ways to return a favor. Here are a few ideas:

  • Write a thank you note. (This is above and beyond the verbal ‘thank you’.) Snail-mail it. Don’t email it.
  • Give some social media love.
  • Send some flowers.
  • Ask, “What can I do for you?”
  • Occasionally, the situation will not ethically allow the favor-giver to receive a repay. In this case, simply talk well about the favor-giver when you have the opportunity.

People who do not return the favors appear ungrateful and leave a bad impression.

A little bit of thoughtfulness from a favor-asker is all that’s needed to prevent creating bad impressions!

If you need a little coaching to build your confidence on favor-asking, contact me or schedule an appointment now. Coaching will help you become the kind of person who people LOVE to do favors for.

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Maybe the Number One Tip for Relationship Success: Be Nice!

January 28, 2018 by Vicki Tillman Leave a Comment

Maybe the Number One tip for relationship success: Be nice!

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Maybe the Number One Tip for Relationship Success: Be Nice!

I’m not being trite here. This may be the #1 way to make a relationship more successful. Listen to my reasoning:

What *nice* is:

  • Speaking in a respectful tone of voice
  • Perspective taking
  • Daily noticing your partner (deeds, personality, ideas, values). Harvard psychologist and researcher, Ellen Langer, suggests that daily naming 5 things about your parter will significantly improve your relationship.
  • Refusing to show contempt. Daniel Gottman, marriage expert, says the #1 predictor of divorce is a couple that shows contempt. Contempt looks like one or more of these things:
    • mocking
    • sarcasm
    • disrespect
    • name-calling
    • eye-rolling
    • sneering
  • Avoiding criticism. Gottman also warns against being critical. Criticism is not meant to help, it is simply a discharge of your own personal frustrations. Rather than criticize, share *I feel, when…* statements (said calmly and politely) and leave some quiet space for your partner to respond and respect your needs.
  • Stopping stonewalling behavior. Stonewalling is another of what Gottman calls the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse (destroyers of relationships). Stonewalling looks like:
    • Refusing to have a conversation on a difficult topic
    • Silent treatment
    • Stubbornness/refusal to change or adapt

What *nice* is not:

  • Denial (Just because you are being polite, doesn’t mean that your partner isn’t an idiot sometimes. Face the things that are wrong, decide what YOU need to do in relation to those things and then talk about it.)
  • Codependence (Is your identity swallowed up in your significant other? Are you only okay if he/she is happy? That’s toxic to you and to the relationship.)
  • Being a doormat (Healthy people set boundaries for themselves and what they will do with or put up from their partner.)
  • Never having your own opinion (Healthy couples have 2 individuals who bring their individual thoughts to the table. This creates a rich relationship.)
  • Agreeing with everything your significant other says or does
  • Avoiding healthy confrontation

This sounds like wise advice, right? But it is not so easy once you are past the honeymoon phase in a relationship. After those first *fall-in-love* hormones dissipate, being nice can often be an act of your will. A choice.

A good choice.

Good relationships are good for you and for the world around you.

Are you ready to do some great personal growth? Contact me for life-changing Life Coaching.

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5 Ways to Spiff up Your LinkedIn Profile

June 25, 2017 by Vicki Tillman Leave a Comment

Here are 5 ways to spiff up your LinkedIn profile.

5 Ways to Spiff up Your LinkedIn Profile VickiTillmanCoaching.com Recruiters really do use LinkedIn to find new hires. Make yourself find-able. Here are 5 easy tips.

5 Ways to Spiff up Your LinkedIn Profile

Sometimes my clients balk at adding another to-do in their job hunt. But this to-do often pays off well for the effort put into it. Recruiters really do use LinkedIn to start their searches for new hires.

So use it!

Here are 5 tips that have been helpful to my coachees:

*Use quality photos. Get a professional head-shot. (Selfies aren’t great for a professional presentation.) Make sure you take up approximately 60% of the head-shop (as opposed to pretty background material). Aim for a 400×400 sized photo, if possible.

Don’t skip the background photo. This is what reveals your “brand”. Carefully edit a good photo that enhances your professional image. You can find free photos on Creative Commons or buy photos from suppliers like Bigstock.com or Lightstock.com. You can add a short motto or quote if it is not too distracting.

*SEO your profile. What are the keywords that describe the job you want? Read some job descriptions on your industries job websites or aggregate sites like Indeed, Glassdoor or Google Jobs. Use those words throughout the entire profile. If you can work it into the title, do so!

Speaking of title: You can make your headline more than simply a job title. Add your “why”!

Also: Make sure your name on your profile is your business name (the name on your resume and the name you use when you attend business or professional events). If you have degrees or certifications, include them in your name.

*Link, link, link! Everywhere you can add the link to an article or blog post you have written or media you have been part of, link to it. This can be in the bio or the experience section.

*Write eye-catching bio and experience descriptions. If you can, start your bio with a one-paragraph story that reveals in an interesting way, your drive or personality. Then move into the details of the bio. Use “I” statements that tell what you do or have done. Follow these with action verbs. Include outcomes, successes and accomplishments. Use bullet points where ever you can.

In the experience section, if possible, show that you have experience with specific accomplishments.

*Don’t skip any sections. Ask colleagues and friends for endorsements. Include your interests that relate to the career you want. Linked in occasionally adds sections, so check in periodically and update.

  • Like and share articles that relate to your industry so that section of your profile shows growth and development. (Plan a weekly session where you share articles and/or comment on others’ articles.)
  • While you are at it, Linkedin likes for you to create your own articles right in LinkedIn.
  • Make new connections based on suggestions that LinkedIn suggests. Also connect with people you meet in  professional settings.
  • If you highly respect a colleague, give them an endorsement on their LinkedIn profile.
  • Don’t forget to include education, certifications and special trainings. Also, LinkedIn likes for you to take their courses and will give you a badge for your profile when you complete a course.

NOW:

Have someone proofread it. It’s hard to find your own editing mistakes.

LASTLY:

Let recruiters know you are out there by filling in the profile on LinkedIn’s Career Interest page: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/career-interests/

Career Interest asks simple things like:

  • What job titles are you considering?
  • What locations would you work in?
  • What types of jobs are you open to? (FT, PT, Internships, etc)
  • Industry you prefer
  • Company size

Your LinkedIn Profile is now more spiffy! You’re ready to be recruited! But this is just a start! For more help with the career or job hunt, contact me today.

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Exploring the Job Search in Newark: Popular Jobs and Companies

April 21, 2017 by Vicki Tillman Leave a Comment

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Exploring the Job Search in Newark: Popular Jobs and Companies

Guest Post by Sydney Frazer of Glassdoor.com

Spring has sprung and is commonly the time for fresh starts. Many people decide to start looking for a new job and if you are looking in the Newark area, consider yourself lucky! I have rounded up much of the information you need to perform an informed job search — from the local labor market to popular job searches and companies in Newark.

Newark is located in New Castle County and is a part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The local labor market in Newark looks pretty ideal for job seekers. The unemployment rate in New Castle County was 3.6 percent in December 2016, considerably below the national average of 4.7 percent. The population in Newark grew by 7.3 percent from 2010 to 2015, but the competition for open jobs isn’t too fierce given the 15,857 open positions. While the cost of living in Newark is 4 percent higher than the average in Delaware and 17 percent higher than the national average, this is reflected in the above average salary in the area. In addition, Delaware’s cost of living is significantly cheaper than most of its neighboring states in the Northeast.

The next step in the job search is getting an idea of the kinds of job openings available. A great place to start is with popular job searches and companies in the area.

3 Popular Job Searches in Newark

  1. One of the more popular job searches in Newark is Administrative Assistant. With 162 open admin positions in the area, job seekers have their fair share of choices. While admins in Newark on average make less than the median base salary in the city, they do earn more than the average admin in the United States. Administrative Assistants in Newark can expect to earn approximately $35,327. Interested in applying for one of the open jobs? The interview will likely assess your ability to manage time, communicate efficiently, and stay organized with behavioral questions. Prepare for the interview with the following questions:
    • Name a time when you knew your immediate supervisor was wrong about an issue. What was the issue, and how did you handle it?
    • How would you handle multiple projects and deadlines from different supervisors?
    • Have you ever been on a team where someone was not pulling their own weight? How did you handle it?
  2. Another common job search in the area is Store Manager. There are 461 open store manager positions in Newark. Looking to snag one of these positions? The average salary for a Store Manager in Newark is $47,569, which is a bit below that of the median base salary in Newark, but above the national average for the position. If you land an interview, expect questions that try to tease out your ability to lead in a positive manner that keeps things running smoothly and fosters a positive work environment. Some common questions to practice with include:
    • What would you do if one of your employees came to you with a very personal problem that did not have anything to do with their job?
    • Describe your management style.
    • What is the most important decision you make everyday as a store manager?
  3. Medical Receptionist is another popular job search in Newark. With 86 open jobs at companies ranging from MedExpress to St. Francis Hospital, people looking to work in this field have a wide variety to choose from. Prepare yourself for an interview that focuses on your interpersonal skills. The interviewer will try to determine what kind of first impression you will leave on patients, as well as your ability to use critical thinking skills to efficiently handle issues that pop up. Consider preparing for these common questions:
    • How would you handle an angry patient?
    • What previous experience do you have working in a stressful environment?
    • How would you handle a situation where you have a patient in front of you, your manager asks you to do something, and the phone starts ringing?

None of these roles fit what you are looking for? You might instead consider applying for a job at one of the popular companies in Newark that are hiring.

2 Popular Companies in Newark

  1. University of Delaware employs over 4,000 people in Newark. With a 4.1 star rating, significantly above the average 3.3 star company rating, employees appear to be pretty satisfied working there. There are 7 open jobs at UD, ranging from a Police Officer, to an Outreach Specialist, to a Sales Consultant. UD employees cite a benefits package that is “above average with affordable employee contributions.” This includes a PPO or HMO plan that is inexpensive, but comprehensive, a pension plan, and an FSA for health care and dependent care expenses.
  2. J.P. Morgan is headquartered in New York, but employs over 8,700 employees in Delaware; the company is expanding operations in Newark and has designated it as one of seven “strategic technology hubs” in the United States. With 145 open jobs in Newark alone, job seekers have quite a bit of runway to find a position that fits their skills. The benefits and perks package at J.P. Morgan includes a 401(k) plan with matching up to five percent, as well as great social events that allow employees to meet and network with many other professionals and executives. In addition, a mobile phone discount and commuter checks are common.

These jobs and companies might not coincide with your exact desires and expertise, and that is perfectly okay. One of the many multinationals with offices in Newark might be more what you are looking for. Air Liquide, Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, and QPS all have locations in Newark.

If you are looking to go a completely different path, it might be time to consider attending some career coaching sessions. Get help dusting off your resume, preparing for interviews, and understanding what you are truly looking for. Now get out there and get started!

Sydney’s bio: As a Partnerships Manager at Glassdoor, Sydney works with hundreds of accounts across universities, libraries, and blogs, helping to provide them with content and tools to aid job seekers. Outside of work, Sydney enjoys running, hiking, and searching for the perfect burrito.

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7 Productive Things to do Immediately After Losing a Job

January 30, 2017 by Vicki Tillman Leave a Comment

 

7 Productive Things to do Immediately After Losing a Job

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7 Productive Things to do Immediately After Losing a Job

Losing a job sucks. You feel rotten. But the days immediately after losing a job are not the days to sit around watching old YouTube channels or playing solitaire.

The best idea for those days right after being downsized, outsourced, job eliminated, whatever… is to keep some momentum going. That way depression and discouragement doing set in and get you stuck in the job-hunt-procrastination mire.

So, here are 7 productive things to do immediately after losing a job:

*Make a resource list that you can email, phone or visit.

  • Professional contacts and colleagues
  • Family and friends
  • Pastor and other community leaders you know

*Update resume and create a cover letter template. You will probably need several versions of each but if you have a master copy edited and ready to adapt, you will be ready to pounce on opportunities when they arise.

*Update your LinkedIn profile. This is a must.

*Update or upgrade any certifications you hold. You know it…you’ve been putting off dealing with this. Updated and upgraded certifications help open doors. Even if you’re not behind on anything, find a course or two to take.

*Do an internet brainstorm session. Explore:

  • US Department of Labor’s onetonline.org
  • Job sites like Indeed, Monster, etc
  • Lots of posts on this website. Here’s one.

*Start volunteering. Volunteering is good for many reasons:

  • Meet new people/networking
  • Adding to your skill set
  • Keeps you from stagnating in front of a computer screen
  • Fends off some of your anxiety and increases happiness levels

    Trail Guide to Career Exploration for Adults VickiTillmanCoaching.com

    Get started on your journey with the Trail Guide to Career Exploration for Adults.

*Get some Career Coaching. Contact me. I can help you with each of the above, as well as exploring new careers if you are ready for that adventure. Don’t lose time when you’ve lost a job. Email me today to set up an in-person, Skype or phone appointment.

You can also download this inspiring Career Exploration Guide to get started.

7 Productive Things to do Immediately After Losing a Job

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A Ring for Christmas? What Should You Do Next?

December 12, 2016 by Vicki Tillman Leave a Comment

A Ring for Christmas? What Should You Do Next?

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A Ring for Christmas? What Should You Do Next?

An engagement ring… A wedding in the upcoming year…So much to do…What should you do next?

Before you get too deep in:

  • dresses
  • venues
  • officiants
  • flowers
  • in-laws
  • wedding party
  • reception

you should get involved with THE best thing you and your fiance could do for yourselves:

Pre-Marital Coaching!

I highly recommend pre-marital coaching based on the SYMBIS Assessment with a certified SYMBIS facilitator. SYMBIS is the well-known and respected program: Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts.

Did you know that couples who get pre-marital training of some sort are 31% less likely to divorce? You will feel confident in your pre-marital training when you join the 1,000,000 couples have strengthened their future marriage through SYMBIS guidance!

Your SYMBIS Assessment includes:

  • Personality styles (How are you and your fiance alike- and different?)
  • Communication skills (How well do you two handle good times and bad?)
  • Financial styles (Who is a spender? Who is a saver? How do you make it work?)
  • Practical skills (Who does what chores and when?)
  • Interests (What will be your couple identity?)
  • Expectations (What do you expect from your spouse- especially for intimacy?)
  • And MORE!

After you and your fiance complete your SYMBIS Assessment, the SYMBIS people will compile a beautiful, in-depth report. You two along with your SYMBIS coach will work through your results, empowering you and your fiance to:

  • Enhance your individual strengths and become a synergistic couple
  • Be aware of your weaknesses and develop healthy plans to overcome them

I am a trained SYMBIS facilitator. I am excited to serve you as your SYMBIS pre-marital coach!

Getting a ring for Christmas? Here’s what to do next:

  • Contact me today! I’ll send you an invitation to take your SYMBIS Assessment. Then we’ll get busy (via Skype or in person) saving your marriage before it starts!

A Ring for Christmas? What Should You Do Next?

Filed Under: Healthy Lifestyle, Life transitions, Pre-Marital Coaching, Uncategorized Tagged With: Pre-marital coaching, Pre-Marital Training, SYMBIS

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5 You-Can-Do-It Networking Skills for Millennial Introverts

October 16, 2016 by Vicki Tillman Leave a Comment

There’s no escaping the need to network, so here are 5 You-Can-Do-It networking skills for millennial introverts.

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5 You-Can-Do-It Networking Skills for Millennial Introverts

Networking happens. It happens all the time. Even if you’re an introvert, shy or just-don’t-like-to-network: if you’re going to be successful you must network.

Some of my favorite coachees are millennials who are introverts. I love watching their confidence grow as they learn some networking skills that ANYONE can do. So here are 5 You-Can-Do-It networking skills for millennial introverts.

At networking events, socials, parties, etc:

*Play a role. When you are at an event, you are not there to be “authentic”. Rather, you are branding your professional self. Imagine that the event is the stage of a play and you are one of the actors. Spend a little time creating a role for yourself:

  • I’m a quiet but intelligent biologist…
  • I’m a compassionate and helpful social worker…
  • I’m a wise and thoughtful English major…

*Get your power non-verbals on. Before you enter the networking event, try these tricks:

  • Before you go to the event, prop your feet up on a desk and place your arms behind your head (arms akimbo) for 2 minutes. This lowers your stress hormone- cortisol, and increases your confidence boosting hormone- testosterone.
  • When you arrive, enter the room with your shoulders back, chin up and a slight smile. This is an invitational non-verbal, folks will want to talk to you.
  • If you can keep something in your left hand such as business cards or a drink, you might feel more confident.

*Give yourself a job. Your job is to make someone else feel comfortable.

  • When you arrive, scout the room. Find someone on the fringes who looks shy and alone.
  • Introduce yourself and ask that person a question. In helping them feel welcome, you will have gained an ally and created some goodwill.
  • Be sure to shake hands (practice your handshake so that it is gentle but firm).
  • Introduce that person to someone else, if there is the opportunity.

*In day-to-day life, be a helper:

  • Volunteer to help with special projects or events. This shows you are invested in the culture and can earn you good favor (and make you feel good, too).

*In day-to-day life, show genuine interest in people around you:

  • Be a listener and encourager. Practice listening skills and saying uplifting things (no complaining or negativity).
  • Talk well to yourself, “You can do it!” is a powerful phrase! Confidence-Building Skills for Meeting New People VickiTillmanCoaching.com

For more tips, download this freebie: Confidence-Building Skills for Meeting New People.

When you’re ready for the adventure of increasing your confidence for networking and relationship success, contact me.

5 You-Can-Do-It Networking Skills for Millennial Introverts

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