Michael Trust
MPA, SPHR, SPHR-CA, CCC, CECC
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Career Strategy & Coaching Expert
Michael Trust Quick Facts
- Main Areas
- Career Coaching & Business Strategy
- Career Focus
- Solopreneur and Manager with Career Coaching & Change and Human Resources
- Affiliation
- SHRM, PIHRA, ICF
Michael Trust, MPA, SPHR-CA, CCC, CECC, helps people find their passion and fulfill the dreams related to their careers. At the most fundamental level, Michael brings more than twenty years of human resources experience and extensive coaching experience to help individuals make career choices that are right for them.
A life-long Califo ia resident Michael Trust has significant coaching, mentoring, and staffing experience in a variety of industries. In addition to his 15 years as a career coach, Michael has 20 years in human resources, and six years of real estate experience during which he owned his own real estate brokerage firm. In his career thus far, he has informally and formally coached more than 250 people, has reviewed some 300,000 resumes, and interviewed more than 10,000 people.
His knowledge is valued as an expert witness in cases before the Los Angeles Superior
Court. Michael is a Certified Career Coach, a Certified Executive Career Coach, and an active member of several coaching and human resources management professional organizations.
Michael Trust points out that coaching is not consulting. His role is to facilitate clients in making changes based on discussions and their coaching program. Michael is empathetic, as all good coaches are, but holds clients accountable for their own self-development during the coaching process, and works best with people who are honestly motivated to make needed changes. He knows change is difficult, and he empowers his clients to take the steps that will lead them to their own personal goals.
Asked to sum up what he likes best about coaching, Michael Trust said, "The greatest joy I get in my professional life is seeing the proverbial 'light bulb' go on when I'm working with a client. That keeps me motivated." His clients agree; Michael Trust is an effective, highly motivating coach who offers empowering strategies based on real world experience. He inspires them to make challenging choices, and is dedicated to his clients' success.
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How to Stop Your Resume from Becoming Spam
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New Year’s Resolutions for Career Seekers and for Job Seekers
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The Dreaded Interview Question: “What Are Your Weaknesses?”
Oh, you don’t have any? Hmmm. You probably won’t be hired. Everyone has some and to overcome this, it’s all about how you position your answer. Most people assume that the following answers will usually do the trick: • I’m a perfectionist • I’m reliable/dependable to a fault, even when I’m sick • I take care of the customer/client, even when I may have to bend some rules • I know this is a writing job, but I hate writing and am not very good at it
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Unemployment Sucks. But, There is an Upside
No one ever wants to find themselves involuntarily unemployed. It’s a horrible feeling to get the news, to wonder about the bills, what to tell family and friends, and how hard it can be to land a new gig. It strips away part of one’s identity in many cases, especially if someone has been with the same organization for years. But, there are some things that are upsides to unemployment:
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Career Networking for Shy People
All of us have to network for most things in life. It’s how most business gets done. Many of us are very shy, introverted people who have a fear of networking – in person, by email, by phone, or in groups.
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Office Etiquette – “Friends”
Office Etiquette – “Friends” In any office environment, people have friends with whom they feel more than just a “work relationship”. These relationships often help to facilitate work getting done by the use of informal networks, and the like. However, there are some things to watch for when dealing with work “friends”: • Just like elementary school, there are workplace bullies, gossips, hangers-on, and snitches. Sadly, this behavior never changes. Be cautious about these types of people.r
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Avoid Common Resume Errors
There are many common mistakes that people make on their resumes. These mistakes are often fatal. As the primary introductory marketing document for your job search. these are items to avoid: An "Objective" statement. This is all fluff, and most recruiters and hiring mangers don't even both to read it. Poor grammar: there is no excuse for poor grammar. Be careful about relying too heavily on spell and grammar check - there are many variations of the same words that have vastly different meanings, spellings, usages, and the like. A resume that reads like a tombstone.
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Keep Motivated During Your Position Search
Keep Motivated During Your Position Search It can be very frustrating during a job search, especially an extended search, to stay motivated and on track. It’s very easy to become undisciplined and unfocused, especially as the financial and emotional toll of an extended search mounts. There are some tips that can help to keep you focused an on track, and that can help you stay upbeat, and keep your position top of mind with those around you. Think back to the last political campaign you followed or know about. How did you come to know anything about the candidate or the issue?
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Using Social Networking to Land Your Next Gig
Over the last several years, there has been a proliferation of social networking technologies and platforms. Some have morphed into more “social” than “networking”; however, you never know where your next lead will come from, so it pays to be open about all of the platforms. One (of many) key rules about social networking: if you play to “get”, you won’t get very far. As you “get”, you have to “give” (ideally, you would “give” before you would “get”).
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Landing a Career in a Tough Economy
Today’s job market is unlike any job market since the Great Depression. With off shoring, outsourcing, economic uncertainty, the prospect of deflation in many sectors of the economy, finding a position, much less a career, is a huge challenge in today’s world. Saying so is an understatement, to say the least.
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Tips for Job and Career Seekers – References
As the economy slowly begins to improve, more positions will become available. One of the key processes in any hiring process is the reference check. This process can make or break your candidacy for a position. Key points to consider: • If you only contact your references when you need them to be a reference, you may find them to be lukewarm in their enthusiasm about you. References, in addition to being fantastic networking sources, are like plants: they have to be watered and nurtured. Keep in touch – even if just at holidays or birthdays; preferably once per quarter.
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Already Looking for Your Next Job? Get Started Now.
Are you unemployed, unhappily employed, or underemployed? If you are, this is the time to get your job search in gear. Below are some tips to help you get started:
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Michael Trust, MPA, SPHR-CA, CCC, CECC
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