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by Sherri Edwards · Published May 1, 2022 · Last modified April 29, 2022
It may be naivety on my part, but there are some things that still surprise me. One thing in particular is when people ask for “interview tips” the night before an interview. Another is...
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by Sherri Edwards · Published April 1, 2022 · Last modified April 26, 2022
To many, networking is an extracurricular activity to pursue “when there is time”. Or, it’s an activity you engage in when you were between jobs. It took a while, but somewhere along the line...
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by Sherri Edwards · Published March 1, 2022 · Last modified April 1, 2022
A feeling of déjà vu came over me during a debate about the merits of working in an office vs working from home. Although the issue is front and center today, it really isn’t...
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...
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by Sherri Edwards · Published January 1, 2022 · Last modified January 6, 2022
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...
The past two years have been challenging. High velocity change has become the norm and sometimes it’s hard to keep up. This constant and persistent change may leave you thinking there is no reason...
There is more to becoming a workplace hero than coming up with great ideas. Solutions require actions. Delays or poor timing of actionable items can end up stomping out great ideas and cause the...
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...
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by Sherri Edwards · Published September 1, 2021 · Last modified August 25, 2021
Last month I covered some fairly straightforward questions an interviewer may ask in Job Interviews: What employers really want to know (Part 1). This month I’ll cover why they ask questions that might catch...
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by Sherri Edwards · Published August 1, 2021 · Last modified August 12, 2021
If you have felt like a job interview is unnecessary torture, it may be because you haven’t considered the goal. What employers really want to know is that you are able do the job,...
