There are a vast array of ingredients, details and factors that we are advised are necessary for success in launching or expanding one’s career (or just Life in general), and it can be overwhelming to try and understand it all, much less implement it. Often, I find it useful to distill things down to the [More...]
Remember when a can of worms was cool because you were going fishing on a warm summer day? You had to keep them in a jar or can with moist earth. I’ve always felt sorry for the worms but I still love the reminiscence. If you are out there networking for your next job, your [More...]
Everything that we talk about with candidates and clients is geared toward finding the road that helps them reach their goals and makes their dreams become real. Some people see the signs and trends of the present and future and other people have skills in different areas and need more clues about present and future [More...]
Getting laid off can be a traumatic experience. You’ll go through several levels of emotion – first shock, anger and then fear of where you go from here. For some people fear of the unknown can be unbearable. Allow yourself to go through these emotions. Take time to grieve for a few days – it is [More...]
I frequently talk about branding yourself when I discuss career enlightenment. If you are interested in maximizing your brand, you are probably using social networks already. When used correctly, social networks offer a great return on investment in your career networking campaign. The idea of investing time to build your brand has been around for [More...]
It is never a bad idea to hear or read about new opportunities. Well, of course I would say that, wouldn’t I? After all, my entire website is about hiring. So take off your cynical cap and absorb some important advice that will maximize your personal investment in your career. Many job seekers come to [More...]
You may have noticed a thread in my writing recently; responsibility for your career, personal empowerment and the fulfillment and happiness that is possible on that path. This weekend, my husband told me that through me, he has learned how to be his own CEO. At home, we regularly have long talks about each of [More...]
