April 22, 2015
I had a client—let's call her Jane—who was driven, ambitious and beyond over-qualified (MBA, years of experience, multiple certifications, excellent track record) and she worked for a small company where her management seemed to adore her. One problem: Jane was not getting promoted to that higher level role she’d been…
December 29, 2014
I recently read a blog post on Job.com that gave practical tips to recruiters who will be conducting phone interviews. “Employers: How To Conduct a Phone Interview” by Lauren Riley gave several great tips for making the most of the interview experience without having the benefit of meeting face-to-face. For…
August 05, 2014
In the workplace, we are often so focused on trying to do our best—to improve even difficult situations—that sometimes we miss what’s blatantly obvious: We’d be better off leaving our current employment and going somewhere else. Many unhappily employed people clung to their existing jobs during the recent recession. They…
July 31, 2014
A couple of days ago, Bob* called me and I could hear the excitement in his voice. He had been unemployed for a year after finishing college and had just found his first job. That year had been a trying time for Bob, however, he kept networking, going to interviews…
July 14, 2014
If it feels like you’re just getting angry and going in circles, here are some tips on how to stop disagreements before they start and defuse them if they’ve begun. To avoid an argument… Don’t be controlled by fear. Understand your insecurities. Maybe a colleague’s well-meaning feedback has triggered feelings of…
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