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How to Design a Killer Resume that Attracts Some Serious Attention

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 […]

Instagram for Career Happiness and Career Advancement

Let’s face it. We love pictures. That’s what Instagram is all about. So how can […]

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. […]

Year of a Mindful Career: Walking Meditation

“Walking is man’s best medicine.” – Hippocrates I get teased a lot by my neighbors […]

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 […]

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: Courtesy and Career Advancement

Not long ago, I called on an organizational client. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the opportunity […]

Creating a Personally Branded Resume Starts at the Top

When I say “at the top” I literally mean “at the top.” The top of […]

Don’t Suck Up, Manage Up

We all work with that person who bends over backwards for the boss. No matter […]

You’re an Amazing Superhero

There’s no one else like you. You have something special that people want in their […]

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 […]

How to Deal with Difficult People

A colleague, client, subordinate or even a supervisor can be difficult from time to time. […]

What is Professionalism?

Recently, I attended a workshop where everyone was asked to define professionalism. For me, I […]

Decisions, Decisions: Deciding Whether or Not You’re a Strong Candidate

Our life is filled with decisions—where to go, what to do, how to spend our […]

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 […]

Preserve Professional Promises

We make them, but don’t always keep them. Canned promises are sour substitutes for ones […]

Professionalism—Putting Others First

Ouch! It hurts to get stepped on as a colleague scrambles up the corporate ladder. […]

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 […]

Are You Engaged? Employee Engagement

If you’re engaged then you are energized, dedicated and committed to your work and your […]

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 […]

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 […]

Emails can be Toxic to Your Career

When you’re trying to build your network, find job leads or ask someone for help, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Magic of a Mentor for Professional Development

Developing a relationship with a mentor is a must for successful professional development. A mentor provides […]

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 […]