Why context matters
The context of the positions you’ve held does/should make a difference to you and to someone who is determining if you are a fit or not. Titles don’t necessarily reflect the same level of...
Tagged: career transition
Your resume won’t get you a job
It’s astonishing to see how many candidates believe their resume is the most important or deciding factor in their job search process. Each week I’m contacted by people who are thinking of making a...
Mentor, coach or therapist — maybe all three.
Sometimes it is hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel or to create strategies for executing change on your own. Getting the help from a mentor, career coach or therapist...
Hate being micromanaged or nagged?
Nagging is a chore. Having to repeat the same thing over and over is exhausting. I can’t imagine choosing to nag or micromanage for the hell of it. So, why does it happen? I’m...
25 years as a business owner – looking back on the road that led me here (Part 6)
In the beginning, I created my own job search training materials and delivered presentations at job fairs. I had spots on a local television news station career segment and wrote articles for the Seattle...
25 years as a business owner – looking back on the road that led me here (Part 5)
Going into the new millennium, many people found themselves unemployed. There were major mergers and acquisitions as businesses adjusted, and these changes led to massive layoffs. Salary expectations for those who had had their...
Goal Setting Tips for Achieving Your Dreams
Too often our intentions are greater than our actions. But good intentions won’t get you anywhere if you don’t have a plan. Ideas may stay in your head or be the focus of some...
New Year, New Job?
The beginning of a new year may prompt you to reflect on the results of the past year and evaluate your circumstances. This year, news about the “Great Resignation” may have already sparked a...
Career transitions require encouragement and a reality check
For the past 25 years, I’ve helped people achieve their career goals. Although encouragement is a big part of coaching, blowing smoke does nothing to move the dial. Each situation requires a reality check...
Capable vs competitive
A strong job market with low levels of unemployment would appear to be good news, but it can also be misleading. There may be many available jobs, but that doesn’t mean a person lacking...
