The Success Rockets Blog

Is your resume or CV getting you the interviews or clients you believe you should be getting based on your education and experience? Could you be getting more interviews or client meetings?

A key success strategy in working with your resume, CV or bio is to clearly articulate and link your ...

Will Go-Givers Sell More by Bob Burg and John David Mann be worth adding to your Personal Success Library? 

Yes, I believe it will, so please read on to learn why and decide for yourself. To learn more about what a Go-Giver is, read their first book and also our...

The most defining moments in our lives and careers are how we act in a crisis, in response to pressures, or in response to a mistake. All we have to do is look at the news to see the biggest problems are usually the result of covering up a mistake rather than admitting it and accepting the...

I worked in the financial services industry for many years, largely in forecasting and measuring risk for large (billions of dollars) portfolios.  Naturally people would frequently ask me about where the economy was headed, what kinds of investments should they make, etc. They were...

Is your resume focused on your past experience and accomplishments?  Even if you tailor your resume to a specific job description you could be making a mistake in your job search. Almost every resume I have seen has focused on past accomplishments. And while this is certainly acceptable, if...

Whether you are an interviewer or are being interviewed the key characteristic to look for in a candidate is whether they are passionate about the work the position has to offer. 

For the candidate, a genuine interest in the position and the work involved is often times the deciding factor...

One of the ways you can help propel your own success is to build your own personal success library.  I mean more than just buying books, cd, dvds or downloads about personal and professional development. I mean dedicate a shelf to the resources that you are...

I recently attended a networking event and as I met people the same theme kept coming up - "I don't really know how to do this?" or "This hasn't really worked for me yet and I don't know why. I keep hearing networking is supposed to be the best way to build a business."

I have to say that I...

At this time of year I hear a lot of questions that ask, "Is an MBA worth it?"  or "Should I get an MBA?".  Sometimes the questioner is wondering because he or she has just been accepted to a program and the reality of leaving a job or paying a hefty tuition is setting in....

Personal branding is a key component to your career success. Whether you work for a large multinational corporation, a government or nonprofit agency, or if you're an entrepreneur, understanding and exuding your brand is more important than ever.

What is your personal brand?  It's all about...

If you are looking for more success in your life the place to start is to know and understand your personal values. Whether you are looking for greater success in your career, relationship or social life, the first step is understanding your personal values. Knowing and understanding your...