Pump Up Your Career

If you have ever been to a gym, you have undoubtedly seen the pumped up guy that obviously spends more time working out certain muscle groups than others. I am talking about the guy that has biceps that are the same dimensions as his thighs or rock hard abs and puny arms. Sure in some people’s minds that is a good look, but most people strive for balance. Overall fitness and good health are most peoples’ goal. So should it be with your “career workout” too.

Instead of focusing only on the areas that you are strong in and pumping them up more, spend the time on the areas that need more work. This lesson can hold true for job seekers as well as job providers.

If you are looking for a job and you feel that your schooling and education are up to par but you don’t have much experience, focus extra energy on an internship or learning new applicable skills – take an online course or attend a skill building workshop.

If you are a recruiter and your company does a great job in training your new hires but you seem to have a hard time catching the attention of applicants, maybe you should focus some energy on your marketing approach or your career fair booth display, or sign-up with Zumeo, etc.

You want to be the most well rounded person or company that you can be so you are equipped to answer any questions or perform in any situation.

And always remember to wipe the sweat off the weight bench, that’s just gross….