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• Executive Challenge: The Climb Back to C-Level

  Perhaps the only task harder than reaching a C-level position in the first place is recapturing that rank after you’ve had to step down a rung on the corporate... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER

• What Can You Do for Us?

  You’re probably familiar with the old principle of WIIFM–What’s In It For Me? On the other hand, how often do you think about WIIFU–What’s In It For Us? Maybe... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Job Search Networking–Not Like a Root Canal!

  

  So you say you’d rather have a root canal than engage in job search networking? Then you’re probably looking at networking from the wrong angle! Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Good Boss – Bad Boss

  Probably most of you could agree on some of the characteristics of a good boss or a bad boss, but other elements might well differ depending on your particular... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Network? Oh, No, I Can’t Do That!

  How do you react when someone tells you that you need to be networking to have a productive job search? Do you say, “Network? Oh, no, I can’t do that!” or just... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Older Workers: Discrimination Vs. Need for Their Knowledge

  Age discrimination in the workplace has long been a big concern–especially if you’re not getting any younger as time goes on, and obviously none of us is! Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER

• My New Job is Stressing Me Out!

  If this blog’s headline strikes a chord with you, you’re probably not alone. What helps make a new job unsettling at best and highly stressful at worst is the... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER

• 3 New Job Mistakes to Avoid

  In a perfect world, your new job would be challenging but not overwhelming and you would move forward with no obstacles during the first 6 months to a year.... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Job Search: What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You

  The old saying, “Ignorance is bliss,” has been debunked so much that I’m not sure anyone really believes it anymore. However, some job seekers I’ve met do seem... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Interviews You Don’t Want

  If you’re in or contemplating a serious job search, you might find it hard to imagine that you could have an opportunity for interviews you don’t want–or... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Job Search is a Team Sport

  Having just about completed a massive (coast-to-coast) relocation of home and business, I learned a valuable lesson that job seekers can (and should) apply to... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Don’t Be a Job Search “Idiot”!

  If you’ve never made any dumb or slightly silly mistakes in a job search, congratulations! On the other hand, an occasional misstep is probably not the kiss of... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Career Promotions: Prepare-Secure-Perform

  Probably not many people would reject the idea of advancing along their career path by achieving promotions. Most of us would probably consider it a good thing–... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Company Loyalty–How Much Do You “Owe” Them?

  The title of this post is somewhat of a trick question. When a company pays your salary, as agreed when you took the job, you probably do owe them something in... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Long-Term Unemployment Challenges

  I’ve had a few clients over the years that have gotten caught up in the Never-Never Land of long-term unemployment, and to say that it’s stressful and disturbin... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Decisions, Decisions! How They Impact Your Career

  Chances are good that you’ve recently made or will soon be making one or more decisions that will impact your career success, although you might not realize tha... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Your Online Brand & Reputation Management

  By now, I think most people realize that they have a brand, whether or not they pay much attention it. However, since so much information is available about... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Is Your Resume “Old News”? Think Resume Update

  It’s the start of a new year, and you probably have a list of things you need or want to do. Looking at your resume might not be one of them unless you’re on th... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Career Success–No Fear in 2015

  With all that’s been going on in the world during the past months and years, you might roll your eyes at the very thought that you could pursue career success... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER

• New Year–New Job Search?

  Did your new year get off to a strong start? If not, don’t worry. There’s plenty of time to make a course correction. However, if you were thinking about... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER