Category Archives: Career Tips

Try to be Scrooge in your job search

Generations have enjoyed Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol. For many, it’s a reading or theatrical must-do during the holiday season. I remember seeing Kelsey Grammer’s performance as Scrooge at Minneapolis’ Guthrie Theater many, many moons ago. How struck I was with the ease to loathe him – at least through most of the story….

Are you needlessly stuck in your job search?

I’ve talked to a lot of job seekers. That’s what I do. Many of these people have found their right job fit, but some of them get stuck in their search. I’ll be honest with you. Those who find their dream jobs immediately right out of the gate in this recession are the minority. But…

Are you working smart online?

Unless you’ve been hibernating in a cave, you know that the Internet is here to stay. It continually evolves and has become the heart and soul of communications, shall we say. In your job search, it can be your friend or your enemy. It all depends on your line of attack. What the Internet is…

What impression are your emails making?

Despite texting, Twitter, and a growing number of communication options, many still use email to conduct a job search or general business. Here are a few tricks that could help get you noticed – in the right way. Did you know that nearly half of all emails are misinterpreted, and many aren’t even opened?  Well,…

Can you risk putting all your eggs in the resume basket?

The resume continues to be one of your most important career marketing documents. Unfortunately too many job seekers rely on it as the main tool to land that next position. It just won’t serve you well. Here’s why. The dreaded conversation It happens all the time in my practice, regrettably. This year, I was contacted…