When employers post openings they typically get slammed with resumes from qualified and non-qualified candidates. […]
Career Coaching Unlocks Intelligence
In the movie Lucy, Scarlett Johansson’s character has the ability to unlock larger portions of her “brain […]
Tough Job Interview Question? Remember Your Three P’s
Everyone faces tough job interview questions now and again. But there are a few queries […]
Career Coaching, Career Counseling or Career Consulting?
Is there really a difference and if so, which is right for you? To be […]
Three Rules for Working Well Together
In a typical work environment, comprised of cubed work stations, a min-kitchen, shared facilities and […]
Thinking About a Career Change?
Before you waste time with endless applications, identify your target organizations. Conduct a search on […]
How’s Your Career EQ?
I’m certain you’ve heard of Emotional Intelligence. “We are no longer only judged by intellectual […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Be Happy
I want to be happy. Don’t you? I wonder why we often do things to […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Commit to Quit
What bad habits would you like to shed? I’ve got plenty and they are tough […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Kiss the Earth
“Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.” –Thich Nhat Hanh When […]
Two Ways Exit Interviews Can Foster Employee Retention
Perhaps you’ve experienced an exit interview when leaving a past job. Or maybe you conduct […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: The Guest House
The Guest House By Rumi (Translation by Coleman Barks) This being human is a guest […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Have You Heard This Before?
Yesterday, I had a conversation with someone who spent about an hour telling me something […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Something Nice
It’s nice to be nice. It’s nice to receive something nice. It’s nice to be […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: The First Day of The Rest of Your Life
Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life. It starts right now. […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: What Do You Seek?
This sounds like something Yoda might ask. Like Luke Skywalker, we probably don’t have an […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Guilty Pleasures
Why do we add the word “guilt” before something we enjoy? After a busy and […]
This is your year. Set and achieve your most important goals!
We all have goals, plans, objectives and dreams. It doesn’t matter what they are or […]
Criticism is a Great Compliment
Everyone has an opinion. Everyone has the right to share his or her opinion. Everyone […]
Three Reasons Why Morning People Are More Successful
“Success is something you attract by the person that you become.” – Jim Rohn There […]
Are You “Killing It” In Your Informational Interviews?
My clients certainly know how much I stress the importance of informational interviews AND they […]
Never Check Email in the Morning
There’s a widely circulated productivity book by Julie Morgenstern entitled Never Check E-Mail in the […]
3 Ways to Get Others to Listen to Your Opinion
Many of my clients struggle with finding their voice. In other words, they speak up […]
Planning and Winging It: An Awesome Combination
There’s nothing wrong with choosing kiwi and strawberries for your dessert. You don’t have to […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Musical Inspiration
When change is necessary, but we don’t know how, or what, to change, seek musical […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: I’m Okay, You’re Okay
There is a book with this title that promotes the idea of personal expression and […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Early Mornings and Late Nights
We all have that time that we carve out just for ourselves. At least we […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Living a Beautiful Life
Recently, I conducted a survey of my clients and followers asking them what topics they […]
Salary: Take a Cut to Make the Cut?
Whoa now. What am I talking about here? A salary cut? Am I crazy? Please […]
The Year of the Mindful Career: If You Want It, You’ve Got To Go For It
“Winners never quit and quitters never win.” – Vince Lombardi I’m tired of sitting on the […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: What’s So Funny?
Laughter is great for your soul, life, relationships and career. We all need to embrace […]
Instagram for Career Happiness and Career Advancement
Let’s face it. We love pictures. That’s what Instagram is all about. So how can […]
Advance Your Career By Following Through
Tweet. Text. Emoji. We don’t even have to pick up the phone anymore. So why […]
Year of a Mindful Career: Simplicity
What’s your desk look like? Your closet? Come on, be honest. If it’s anything like […]
Year of a Mindful Career: Three Rules for Stress Reduction
You know what I’m going to say here—we need to find ways to cut stress […]
Are You Working With a Manipulator?
Oh, good golly. Why do we have to play head games? I’ll tell you why—FEAR! […]
Year of a Mindful Career: A Health Promise
We all set resolutions for the New Year and certainly “health” is the biggest one […]
Gain Killer Confidence Through Resume Development
There’s nothing more inspiring than to see your hard work reflected in black and white. […]
Are You Successful AND Lonely?
It can be lonely at the top. Did you know that oftentimes loneliness occurs when […]
Year of a Mindful Career: Walking Meditation
“Walking is man’s best medicine.” – Hippocrates I get teased a lot by my neighbors […]
Career Happiness Tip: Silence is Golden
Ha! Coming from me this is certainly rich. I’m a chatterbox who loves talking to […]
Year of a Mindful Career: Being Mindful of Mindfulness
Everyone is on the mindfulness kick these days, but are we fashioning it into a […]
The Year of a Mindful Career
I set an intention on November 1, 2015 that I shared with my friends and […]
Is Busy Work Getting in the Way of Your Career Happiness?
Do you ever wonder why you can’t seem to reach your goals? Perhaps, at the […]
Are You Giving Away Your Career?
Sometimes we make big moves because we feel forced. We may choose to look for a […]
Rejection? This, Too, Shall Pass
Am I getting spiritual here? Not really. “This, too, shall pass” isn’t from the Bible, […]
Is Your Anxiety Narrowing Your Vision?
We are all anxious from time to time. Sometimes our anxiety and stress can cloud […]
The Best Resume Tip Ever—Unearth Your Value
You need employe this powerful resume tip: Unearth Your Value
Career Coaching Question: What Are Your Fees?
As a consumer, I appreciate knowing in advance the investment I’ll be making so I can appropriately budget. While any investment that positively impacts your life and career is worth it, it’s important to have all the facts prior to making a decision.
Career Happiness Tip: 5 Ways to Employ a Little “Love Your Work”
Loving what you do is important for career success. Sure, you can make a big […]
Just Content? It’s Time to Get Off A Conveyor Belt Career
There are lots of people happily content in their careers. On the flip side, there […]
7 Tips for Positively Dealing with Change
If you are afraid of change it’s time to, well, change! “The greatest killer of […]
Career Happiness Tip: Courtesy and Career Advancement
Not long ago, I called on an organizational client. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the opportunity […]
Career Happiness Question: Do You Want an Amazing Career?
What would it feel like to say “My career is amazing”? Pretty great, huh? The […]
Creating a Personally Branded Resume Starts at the Top
When I say “at the top” I literally mean “at the top.” The top of […]
Personal Branding—Why Bother?
Branding is a hot new word circulating within organizational walls and C-Suites. But it’s not […]
What’s the difference between a career coach and a life coach?
In my opinion, whether you’re seeking a promotion, a new position or the opportunity to […]
Resume Writing Rich with STARs, CARs & OARs
Resumes rich with STARs, CARs and OARs get the most attention and drive the most […]
What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? A Career Change Exercise
Okay, so you’re 30, 40 or even 50 years old and still not sure what […]
Avoid Interview Flatlining: Tips for Demonstrating Interest and Energy
A colleague of mine recently confessed to “falling asleep” while interviewing a candidate. According to […]
Time Management: Squeaking Out a Couple of Hours for What Needs to Get Done!
Time is one of the most readily used excuses for not getting done what needs […]
Deliver Us from Email: Career Advancement Email Strategies
Email. This amazing resource that connects us with the click of a key may be […]
30-Second Commercial—The Elevator Speech Decoded
Wherever you go, someone is bound to ask, “What do you do?” Savvy job seekers, […]
The Secret (or not so secret) Formula for Career Advancement
“I can’t express how grateful I am to have had your guidance while I searched […]
Get Real—An Authentic Approach to the Job Search
When it comes to the resume, interview and job search process, it’s time to get […]
How to Deal with Difficult People
A colleague, client, subordinate or even a supervisor can be difficult from time to time. […]
Career Success Strategy: Three Ways To Not Lose Control
If you’re a “control freak” like me, you need to have a handle on your […]
Resumes and Employee Retention—Is There a Correlation?
This may seem like an odd correlation, but there is a direct connection between designing […]
Career Advancement Query: How may I help you?
“How May I Help You?” I never leave a professional interaction without extending this final […]
Career Enhancement by Showing Appreciation
Deepak Chopra once said, “Success and happiness root in who I make happy today.” Showing […]
A Summer Job Search
Did you know that summer is a great time to look for a job? That’s […]
Should You Invest in LinkedIn Job Seeker Premium?
I get asked this question all the time by my clients—“Should I invest in Job […]
3 Reasons Why You Need To be Prepared for the Exploratory Interview
When you meet people for the first time, there is an exploratory process that occurs. […]
Making Work, Work
If you feel that you’re in a rut, or perhaps something feels off, dull or […]
Is Your Employee Worth Retaining?
Nothing speaks louder than money. And when you’re struggling with an employee who is costing […]
Is Your Resume One Sided?
I’m not talking pages here, I’m talking perspectives. Resumes that are “one sided” are only […]
What’s Your Resume Worth?
When it comes to developing a resume, it’s an investment. Money and time are two […]
Interview Questions to Ask Employers
While considering potential interview questions, you’ll also want to think about a few to ask. […]
Three “Musts” for Giving and Taking Constructive Criticism
No one likes to be told how to improve. Criticism, constructive or otherwise, can make […]
5 Daily Career Do’s—Number 5: Connect
Perhaps, I saved the best for last. Of course that’s my opinion, but I think […]
Annual Salary Survey
Recently, Parade Magazine published their Annual Salary Survey highlighting what people earn in various occupations. […]
CV Sample Profile Summary
Yes, you can take a CV beyond the basic turn-of-the-century formatting. Just because a CV […]
Should You Use a CV Template?
A Curriculum Vitae takes time to prepare and shouldn’t be done overnight. Still, there is […]
Key Traits for the C-Suite
Successful leaders are continually evolving. They work with coaches, mentors and trainers to continually hone […]
I Just Made a Huge Mistake!
I would love to be perfect. But I’m far from it. I make mistakes everyday. […]
Putting the YOU in Your “Infomercial”
Wherever you go, someone is bound to ask “what do you do?” Savvy job seekers, […]
Three Ways You Can Be Career Happy Today
Let’s start the movement to make work an even more amazing place. Everyone deserves a […]
Laughter is Good for Your Career
We all know that when we’re happy we’re more productive. And anytime we make positive […]
5 Daily Career Do’s—Number 4
Disney Princess Elsa got it right! Sometimes you just need to “Let it go!” Whether […]
Capture Career Success
Everyone wants to be recognized. We feel great when someone acknowledges who we are or […]
Interview Questions Most Employers Will Ask
It seems that whenever you’re preparing for a transition, promotion or raise review, the interview […]
Salary Negotiation at the Interview
Are you really ready for your next big career change? Once you launch the sequence […]
CV or Resume—Which Do You Need?
I often find my executive and higher education clients referring to their resume as a […]
Salary Calculator for In Between Careers
When you’re considering a job offer, a salary calculator is a great way to determine […]
Resume Template or Resume Writer?
As a certified professional resume writer (CPRW), I get this question a lot: “How can […]
Pinterest for Job Leads?
An increasing number of employers are using Pinterest to find talent. They are also launching […]
Emails can be Toxic to Your Career
When you’re trying to build your network, find job leads or ask someone for help, […]
5 Daily Career Do’s – Number 3
On your daily career do list you now have two critical must do’s—Take 15 and […]
Job Search Using Social Media
I know that the most comfortable way to look for a job is by sitting […]
Salary Calculator for Weighing Job Offers
A salary calculator is a great tool for negotiating salary and planning for a raise. […]
Two Sides of Resume Samples
As a certified professional resume writer (CPRW), I’ve been helping my clients create job-winning resumes […]
Reading People to Advance Your Career
In order to advance your career you’ll need to know how to read others. What […]
Avoid These Career Faux Pas
A day doesn’t go by when I don’t get at least five or more requests […]
Are You a Mid-Career Professional?
There are a lot of terms going around these days that help us classify our […]
Tough Interview Questions: “What Are Your Career Wins?”
If I had a penny for every time a client has said, “I feel boastful […]
Tough Interview Question: What Are Your Top Skills?
Eventually, you’re going to be asked about your top skills in an interview. In addition […]
5 Daily Career Do’s – Second Step
Last month we explored the first—Take 15—in the series of 5 Daily Career Do’s. These […]
Career Coach Tips: How to Handle a Copycat
Have you ever felt like you’re being watched? That your efforts are being copied by […]
The Best Time To Look for a Job
Many people feel that a job search is a full time job in itself. With […]
The ONE! Career Networking Event
May 7, 2015 from 6-8:00 p.m. Mark your calendar for THE ONE! networking event of […]
10 Mindset Hacks for Resume Writing Motivation
Everyone wants to be ready when that next great opportunity comes along. But to be […]
Career Coach—Your Partner in Positive Change
Why do we want big changes but are so adverse to the side effects? Probably […]
5 Daily Career Do’s
There are 5 Daily Career Do’s required to take your career to greater heights. These […]
Your Job Search and Talent Recruitment Trends
Every employer has a unique recruitment strategy for finding top talent. Professionals entering the job […]
Career Coaching Unlocks Intelligence
In the movie Lucy, Scarlett Johansson’s character has the ability to unlock larger portions of her “brain […]
Job Search Conundrum: Why Isn’t the Employer Calling?
This is a longer post, because I get this question a lot and I totally […]
Looking for a New Job? Call Your Career Coach
If you’re just toying with the idea of looking for a new job then it’s […]
Great Answers to Tough Job Interview Questions
Everyone faces tough job interview questions now and again, but there a few queries that […]
Career Coach Tips To Control Your Inner Critic
Every time Mary schedules a team meeting, a critical voice inside of her announces, “You’re […]
Where Do You See Yourself In 5 Years Interview Question Tips
An interview can really test your mettle, especially when you’re asked to predict your professional […]
Career Coaching for Career Happiness
If you’re wondering whether or not you are in the right career, you might also […]
Career Coach Tips For Offer-Generating Questions to Ask During the Interview
No matter how seasoned the professional that I’m working with, they always feel challenged by […]
Communication and Your Career
The success of your career, advancement, networking, interviewing, training, speaking, emails, memos, marketing, branding and […]
Do You Need an E-Resume?
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), or electronic application portals, are widely used to help organizations filter […]
Career Planning Can Build You Great Wealth!
Did you know that with a little planning you can be a millionaire? It’s true. […]
Gossip: The Career Saboteur
I’m frequently asked to conduct training on how to repair and move past gossip-rooted conflict […]
Take Back Your Power, It’s Critical for Career Success
Lately, I’ve been working with two clients facing the same challenge – battling a difficult […]
Good Reads for Your Career
The next time you visit the professional development section of your local bookstore, you might […]
Career Coaching Helps You Take Bold Steps!
We all have the ability within us to do and be whatever we want. What […]
The Magic of Mentoring For Career Success
Developing a relationship with a mentor, and becoming a mentor, is a must for successful professional […]
Can You Commit? Career Counseling Can Help You Take That Big First Step
Change is never easy. Nor is making the decision of what you want to do […]
Career Happiness: Making Your Work Meaningful
A recent journal article in the APA’s Monitor on Psychology discussed the importance of making your work […]
Is Your Boss a Bully? Four Things You Can Do About It
Many success-minded professionals are challenged by a boss who’s controlling, limiting, boorish, clingy or even […]
Saying “No” to Worry? Career Coaching Can Help
Saying “no” to worry is not easy. A Sage once observed that worry is almost […]
Charm School for Career Professionals
A client once shared with me their horror at a colleague’s behavior. Upon learning they […]
Working Relationships: Three Rules for Working Well Together
In a typical work environment, comprised of cubed work stations, a min-kitchen, shared facilities and […]
How Visualization Helps Your Career Soar
Many companies use vision statements as a way of projecting success. Take Tom Watson, the […]
4 Career-Advancing Reasons to Demonstrate Integrity
How many times have you been sold something only to discover it fell short of […]
Establishing Focus in a Job Interview
Establishing focus is an important competency to demonstrate in a job interview. Those familiar with […]
Hey, Leaders. Are You Owning Your Mistakes?
Mistakes may be the latest trend in leadership excellence. If you’re a skilled and savvy […]