My mom entered the workforce in 1972. She was a newly single mom with two grade-school children and a mortgage to pay. She was probably scared to death about how she was going to make ends meet. I was too young at the time to pay attention to what she […]
Searching for a new job is often one of the most frustrating parts of life. Especially when you’re doing it alone without anyone like a professional career strategist or career coach guiding you. It can feel like hacking through a thick jungle of dead ends with a dull machete. One […]
I often hear older people (baby boomers and Gen X) complaining about millennials (AKA Gen Y). “They don’t like to work.” “They’re entitled.” “They expect recognition before they’ve done anything.” While these are common thoughts, the comments show a lack of understanding and appreciation for the younger members of the […]
Everyone is a Leader; What Kind of Leader Do You Want to Be? It sounds like a simple enough question, but most people answer by saying what they think others want to hear or what they think will sound good. As a Leadership Coach, part of my work is to […]
As a career strategist, a big part of my job is providing career advice. One question I’m often asked is whether I think it’s okay for someone to leave their current job before they have another one. Two thoughts immediately pop into my mind.
If you’re unemployed and looking for a new role, it’s likely that you’ll be faced with the opportunity to accept a temporary job while you’re searching for a direct hire role. It can be a hard decision to make, especially when you’re not sure how long your search for a […]
Searching for a job can be an emotional roller coaster. Once you’ve made the decision to move on from your current company, there’s a goal in sight, and the desire to get there is often your primary focus. But searching for a job, and in particular–the right job–takes time. As […]
At my college commencement, the keynote speaker was attorney Gloria Allred. I was excited to hear an accomplished woman talk about my and my classmates’ great achievement and how the rest of our lives were in front of us. She did not disappoint; her talk was as congratulatory as I […]
There’s a lot of debate on social media as to whether resumes are still important or a thing of the past. It wouldn’t surprise me a bit if in a few short years from now resumes are completely replaced by LinkedIn profiles or some other format on social media. But […]
Ever hear the story of the manager who wanted to hire a professional with a bachelor’s degree and 20 years of experience, yet not older than 32? Apparently only prodigies were qualified.