My hope is that you and your loved ones are staying safe during this time of constant change and uncertainty and heeding what is recommended regarding self-containment. During this time, it’s important to attempt to remain positive and provide hope – for your family, your friends, and yourself. While the country is turned upside down/your
Know and avoid your stressors I can’t cook anymore. Well, honestly, I don’t cook and for that, my family is thankful. I’ve been known to serve “hard-boiled” eggs that didn’t quite make it or create a family “heirloom” cake and forget the sugar. I’m not sure what happened, but, it did and has created hilarious
In all honesty, I just wanted to use the word “antiquated” ‘cause I thought it rolled off the tongue versus the world old. That being said, you may look GREAT physically, but, how does your resume hold up? The rate of change is staggering in our world today and it very much applies to how
Recently, I had the opportunity to speak at the 44th Biennial Conference of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Conference in Ocean City, Maryland with a topic of leadership and succession planning. What a joy to present to them! While they were staying at the beach and we weren’t on the beach, it
. . . to make a list and check it twice (maybe three times for good measure). Some of you are graduating from college in December. You now have a degree in hand and you think it will be a snap to find a job. Unfortunately, that doesn’t happen for everyone. I know of four
It’s a great time to “spring forward,” not only with your clocks, but with your job search. Now is a great time to dust off some cobwebs and tidy up in preparation for a new career adventure. Here are a few tips to think about this spring: Look for new ways to re-vitalize your search!
It’s one of my favorite phrases used by Dr. Phil: “How’s that Working for You?” and it is a good question to ask if you are finding that your job search isn’t going exactly as planned. If you are beginning to feel a tad frustrated or discouraged, it may be time to change your approach.
It happens when you are looking for a new job. You spend hours filling out applications on line, revising the resume to match the qualifications required, only to find no one calls you back. You wonder if your resume went into a black hole. Why doesn’t someone call just to learn more about you and
Have you ever been in an interview, thinking that everything is going along “swimmingly,” when someone asks you a question and you think, “where did that come from?” One of the favorite oddball questions thrown to me was “how many cars are on the beltway?” That question made an impact, because it’s been nearly 15
Here’s an interesting, entertaining video that discusses how recruiters should look at the marketplace in 2017. It’s worth watching and also discusses the “hidden job” market or finding those jobs that may not be created or advertised yet. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/zbQfklsvNtU Also, would love to know what you think? Follow me on Facebook and/or drop me