The Morning After: 7 Tips to Help You Recover from a Career Setback
When you have a career setback, the morning after is always tough. Imagine if you were one of the presidential candidates right now. Today [...]
Career Stalled? Change What’s Not Working
Have you ever planned for something, only to discover things didn’t work out? How we [...]
When It Comes to Interviewing, Make These Assumptions About Your Competition
It’s not much fun to get older anymore. At least not as much fun as it was when we were younger and could look forward to parties, presents, [...]
Critical Thinking Skills From A Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Today’s students have it too easy. And I’m not just talking about Google and laptops and cell phones, although they are a huge part of the [...]
The Single Most Important Aspect of Networking
One of my goals for 2016 was to get out of the home office more. More = once a week. The goal was twofold, really. First, working from home [...]
Does Your Resume Answer This Question?
Have you ever read a book that seemed to list endless details about a character, or went to great lengths to describe a location, noting every [...]
A Mistake That Could Cost You The Interview
Did I tell you about the time I blew a job interview? It was not my finest moment. It was a phone interview, one I thought I had done well to [...]
Carrying a Business Card While Wearing a Bikini
There’s a strategic reason Hubby and I vacation in the desert every summer. First the phrase “It’s a dry heat” really does mean something to [...]
Afraid to Unplug, Let Go of Work & Relax? 4 Ways to Prepare Yourself and the Office for Your Vacation
What’s the purpose of a vacation if you can’t really get away? Not in the physical sense, of course. Each of us can drive off, board a plane and [...]
4 Tips to Keep Your Summer Job Search from Becoming a Hot Mess
Who’s currently in the middle of a job search? Right now, in the middle of summer? Anyone? If you happen to be searching for a new job this [...]
Lessons Learned at My High School Reunion
Let’s be honest: High school for me was good, but it wasn’t exactly what I would consider my “glory days.” Let me paint the picture: I was [...]
Seeking A Promotion? Don’t Do This
Attitude can be everything when it comes to work, especially if we are seeking a promotion. How we conduct ourselves both on a day-to-day basis, [...]