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.

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…

#2 focus killer on job-search and career management

My last post focused (I guess pun intended) on stress as one of the top killers to focus in your job search, career management – your life! My #2? Multitasking! For sharper focus, do one thing at a time. #2 Focus Killer: You’re multitasking Your brain can only process so many complex tasks before it…

#1 focus killer on job-search and career management

Staying focused in your job search, career or life can be a challenge. If you’re easily distracted, you’re not alone. I believe there are three things that are at the top of the list as focus killers. This post and two to follow are my two cents on recognizing and dealing with them. I don’t…