The Florida Sun-Sentinel ran an interesting article about career coaching. They contrast two career coaches at different price points. Reading between the lines, the more expensive coach focuses on results. She charges a lot more but she helped her client narrow down his focus to four states. She suggested using LinkedIn and other specific strategies. […]
Job Search Not Working? Ask Your Alma Mater For Help
Job search is getting extremely challenging during tough economic times, so even mature graduates are turning to the universities they left behind a long time ago. Alma Mater means “greatest mother,” but returning to your college or university won’t feel like asking your mother ffor help. These days universities are expanding their services. Some even […]
Mid-Career Planning: How Personal Can You Get…and Should You?
How much of your personal life should you disclose at work? Penelope Trunk, author of Brazen Careerist and now famous blogger, likes to be controversial. That’s a good thing when you’re a blogger. Recently she posted about a very personal topic: having a miscarriage at work. She also wrote about her desire to get an […]
Job Search On A Budget: Some good info, some misleading info
An interesting article about job search on a budget: Click here. Just don’t believe the suggested investments in coaching and resume writing. Career coaches charge $150-$300 an hour (although an hour usually includes services that go beyond the hour). Lower-end coaches won’t be as experienced. They advise paying $200 for a resume. If you’ve got […]
21st century career advice: Use Google Alerts
Set a google alert for your own company. Add alerts for your boss and key top managers. You will be surprised at how much shows up. Just one thing…use your own personal computer account!
Career Change and Relocation Should Feel Effortless
Reflecting on my last post, I realized that when I moved to Seattle, everything fell into place quickly. I sold my house in New Mexico. (That really was effortless! Someone heard I was moving and said, “Name your price.”) My friends helped me find a terrific apartment; actually, I went online and asked them to […]