Posted in Career Change, Career Devel., Career Mgt. on Jan 30th, 2012
When things are crazy-busy and I am trying to fit one more thing on my plate, or when I want to forge ahead with something new but am not sure how, I sometimes think of the story of The Shoe Maker’s Elves. The magical elves would come in during the night and make beautiful shoes [...]
Posted in Career Devel., Career Mgt., Job Search on Jan 16th, 2012
I usually write an article on resolutions at the beginning of the year but decided not to do so this year, until yesterday when I had two conversations on goals. The first conversation was a consult with a potential client and the second was a discussion I had with a friend later in the evening. [...]
Posted in Career Change, Career Mgt., jobseeker on Aug 30th, 2011
My new client Sandy called me recently with a question about knowing whether her skills can be used for a position in a different field. She feels it would be a good move for her and loves the idea of the new position, but has no idea if the move is possible and if it [...]
Posted in Career Change, Career Mgt., Job Search on Jul 14th, 2011
Making the decision to change careers is definitely a stressful process. Changes are made for many different reasons; job dissatisfaction, economy fluctuations, income, and lack of advancement are all incentives to make career changes. Once the decision has been made, measures should be taken to make the transition a smooth, lucrative and rewarding experience. Below [...]
Posted in Career Mgt., Job Search, Networking, Social Networking on Jun 11th, 2011
In every step of the job search process follow-up is vital for being seen and heard, and for building relationships based on integrity. Follow-up processes begin with your success in networking. If there isn’t consistency in your follow-up actions, others may be hesitant to promote, refer or recommend you to their employers.
When someone in your [...]
Posted in Career Mgt., Job Search, Networking, Positive Attitude on May 23rd, 2011
Weeds finally began peeking through my garden floor a few weeks ago. They usually come up just before the perennials and in Michigan it is a sign that things are finally unthawing and warm sunny days are not far away. Although weeds usually drive me crazy by the end of the summer, I am always [...]
Posted in Career Mgt., Job Search on Mar 28th, 2011
Many of my clients are working in environments that have changed drastically in the last 3 years. Teams and offices that once employed 8, 10, or 12 employees are currently doing the same work but with only 4 or 5 people. The remaining employed staff members are expected to do twice the work while often [...]
Posted in Career Change, Career Mgt., Job Loss, Job Search, Networking on Mar 7th, 2011
With a new season of The Apprentice beginning, we will once again be hearing and joking about the now house-hold phrase, “You’re Fired”. But for those in the real world that have to pick up the pieces and carry on after being fired, the phrase is far from common. Just like a personal breakup, professional [...]
Posted in Career Mgt., Current Events, Job Search, Networking on Feb 21st, 2011
Sunday was the start of NASCAR’s 2011 season at the newly paved Daytona 500 speedway. It ended up being an especially exciting opener for the fans. The weather was beautiful, the track was fast and the race was riddled with caution flags, crashes, and spin outs including a 15 car pile up.
Most of the mishaps [...]
Posted in Career Mgt., Job Search, Networking on Feb 3rd, 2011
Everyone seems to have an opinion on the correct way to perform a job search. Some say recruiters are the only way for success, others swear by cold calling targeted companies and others go for the buck shot strategy and send their resume to every vaguely close job description they come across in their search. [...]
