Happy New Year, Happy New Career?
Will you be looking for a job in 2014? The answer had better be YES! The most successful professionals are always “career ready” and open to potential opportunities, even if …
THE NEXT VINE
Even when we’re completely fed up with our current situation and have made the decision to move on, it can be difficult to walk away when the next step isn’t …
Job Search TMI
A large part of a job search is marketing yourself and what you offer to potential employers. While it’s never acceptable to knowingly lie about a qualification or purposely mislead …
Show, Don’t Tell
In High School, I took a creative writing course as an elective. After all of these years, there is one piece of advice that has stuck with me, which has …
THE COURAGE TO LET GO
There comes a time when the best choice is to let go. When we care deeply about something, however, this is a very challenging decision. Usually, letting go comes in …
SINGLE-TASKING
As a Recruiter and Career Coach, I’ve read thousands of resumes over the past 15 years. One skill that used to be a frequent buzzword on resumes was the ability …
THE GIFT YOU’RE OVERLOOKING
Criticism is defined as, “a critical observation or remark, usually unfavorable.” While criticism comes in many forms, most agree that receiving criticism is not an enjoyable experience. Which of the …
Trouble Remembering Names? Here’s a Fool Proof Plan
Dale Carnegie said it best: “a person’s name, to that person, is the sweetest, most important sound in any language.” Think about how you’ve felt when an acquaintance or customer …
Don’t Forget this KEY Question on your Next Interview
Most candidates know that asking insightful questions in an interview is a great opportunity to learn more about the role, convey an interest in the job, and demonstrate savvy about …
Make everything a little better
What if there was something that was simple and accessible that could make everything in your life a little better? Would you do it? What if this something could lower …