Author Archives: Barb Poole

Barb Poole has been helping people explore, find, get and keep career dreams for over 25 years. She leverages her longevity in the career industry and pulse on today’s best practices, to help her clients work smarter through the career maze, whether in a job search campaign or maximizing success in a current position. She offers career coaching and writing services to both individuals and corporate outplacement clients.

Are you CEO of your career?

Whether you are stepping into the job market for the first time or navigating it as a seasoned worker, today you need a new set of skills to stay at the top of your game and at the top of the talent pool. I’m not referring to particular skills sets in your industry or role;…

Are you working your social networking?

If you’re in a job search, you know that old-fashioned networking is crucial. It’s the best way to get your foot in the door. Yet, if you’ve not included social networking in the mix, you’re missing the boat. Finding and being found If most of your job search time at the computer is spent filling…

Is your attitude about your age stalling your job search?

As a career coach, I’m lucky to work with a wide spectrum of age groups. Although every single client has an interesting story and value to offer, I find working with people ages 50+ particularly fascinating. Part of my interest is in their different attitudes on aging as it relates to career – no, life…

Is your resume getting to first base?

Today’s hiring world is certainly not simple. If you haven’t applied to jobs in some time, it’s a different ball game. And speaking of ball games, ever wonder why you apply to openings and hear nothing back? It may be that you’re out before you get to first base. You may be absolutely qualified for…

#3 focus killer on job-search and career management

This is the last of a 3-part series on what I feel are the top three focus killers in job search, career and life management. If you missed the preceding posts on other focus killers – stress and multitasking – here they are. I have too many balls in the air! #3 Focus Killer: You’re…