Years ago, I had a large office in the Wall Street area with a personal secretary screening my phone calls, opening mail, taking dictation, and managing my calendar. Since then […]
Are You in the Right Profession?
As a career coach, I am at times asked for such advice as whether I believe a person is a good fit for the person’s current profession or some future […]
Do You Want a Job or the Right Job?
As a career coach, I talk mostly with two kinds of people: employed or in transition to another job. Sadly, people in both groups have one thing in common: most […]
Confidence: feel it, fake it, or………..flub it
This confidence game isn’t the same as the scam. This one applies to those who have been hunting with no results and are becoming discouraged. Rapidly. Let’s go back to […]
Volunteering While in Transition Has Many Hidden Advantages
An important part of the job search is volunteering.
How to Introduce Yourself at Parties
I momentarily thought about titling this article “Constructing Your Elevator Speech”, but I’ve heard that term so many times I could just scream. What everyone really wants to know is […]
Ways to Know the Job is a "Danger Job"
With the job market as tight as it is, it’s easy to be a lot less discriminating when evaluating bosses during your interview. But, keep in mind that you spend […]
Apply for What You're Qualified For
We all know that the job search is really, really tough, and you deserve every break you can get. Don’t inadvertently make it tougher on yourself by applying for jobs […]
How to Quit your Job
People are still doing it today if you can believe it. Giving notice because they found perhaps a better opportunity. There is a professional way to give notice and one […]