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September 5, 2018

Interview Hacks for New Grads and Everyone Else

No matter your age, interviews can be nerve-wracking.  Here are some tips for shining a positive light on your candidacy. First, forget your agenda which is […]
August 22, 2018

Answering the “Have you been fired?” question

This video addresses how to answer the “Have you been fired?” question when the answer is “yes.” Need help writing a resume, preparing for an interview, […]
August 7, 2018

Responding to salary questions

Have you ever been asked,”How much are you making?” during a pre-screening conversation or job interview? Here are some suggestions for responding to the question in […]
July 30, 2018

Serendipity and Career Success

Having a plan frees your mind to entertain possibilities, here are some ideas for inviting serendipity into your life. Need help preparing for your writing a […]
July 30, 2018

Do you have the chops for the job?

  Handling tough and trick questions with confidence goes a long way toward demonstrating that you are the best solution to the hiring manager’s needs. You […]
July 23, 2018

Are you making these job search mistakes?

With rare exception, landing the right job takes longer than you think. Sometimes job seekers are their own worst enemy. They do things that unnecessarily prolong […]
July 23, 2018

Re-entering the Job Market

Jumping back into the job market can be fraught with challenge. Here are some suggestions for restarting your career. Need help preparing for your writing a […]
July 3, 2018

Jumping back into the Job Market?

Jumping back into the job market can be fraught with challenge. Occasionally, I work with individuals who are re-entering the job market after taking a break […]
July 3, 2018

Putting Curiosity to Work

Successful interviews of all types reflect a real interest in the other party. Curious, open-ended who, what, where and how questions lead to an expansion of […]
July 2, 2018

5 Signs that it is Time for a Job Change

Are you longing for something different but don’t know if the time is right to take the leap? Here are 5 telltale signs that it is […]
June 22, 2018

New Job Success Strategies

It is easy to feel overwhelmed in the weeks following a new job. Here are some suggestions for easing the transition. Need help preparing for your […]
June 19, 2018

Writing a Winning Resume

Like it or not, the resume continues to be the most widely use job marketing tool.  This video offers tips for writing one that gets you […]