Category: Career Coaching
Interview Preparation
Many years ago I found myself racing from my then home in El Cerrito to the San Rafael Bridge, on …
Why Do You Do What You Do?
Why do you do what you do? is a very different question than the most often asked question in day-to-day …
How to Plan and Take a Vacation Even if You’re Unemployed
Who doesn’t love a vacation? The mere word, which means “planned time spent not working,” along with other descriptors such …
The Cover Letter (and/or LinkedIn Message)
The cover letter will never go out of style or cease to be of importance in the application process. A …
It’s Not About “Who You Know” — It’s About Who Knows You!
I heard this twist on a familiar phrase at a meeting recently. The person who repeated it didn’t know where …
The Search for Something Better – Redux
If you are familiar at all with my thinking, you know that I am big on recommending that people take …
Myth-Busting Your Way to Career Success, Part 2
Myth #4: The only type of work available to older applicants is part-time. This is so not true! And oddly …
Myth-Busting Your Way to Career Success, Part 1
The Wall Street Journal’s Encore Section is always a treasure trove of inspiration and information for us all, no matter …
Three Bulls-Eyes!
I am always half-expecting a bulls-eye out of left field, meaning that one of my clients finds the perfect fit …