Corporate Confidential is the book every career consultant (like me) needs to share with her clients. It’s not your standard happy-cheerleader self-help book. Nearly every page contains solid advice in an unabashed how-to style. Shapiro makes no effort to soften her message. Like it or not, she says, here’s how the world of work operates […]
Career Advice and Opinions
Does Workplace Stress Signal A Need For Career Change?
“Stephanie,” a talented corporate executive, has been enjoying a brilliant career. But now she’s getting discouraged. Her job has changed and she feels she’s not using her skills and talents as much as she had before. She’s feel overwhelmed and underprepared. Maybe, she said, it’s time for a career change. The truth is, workplace stress seems […]
"That job will always be there…"
You wouldn’t believe how often we leave a field where we have a strong position, thinking, “I can always go back.”Or, “They’ll always make a place for me.” Or, “I have unique skills and talents! Of course I can go back.” So we leap off the dock and land in the ocean…way over our heads. […]
Career Change: A Step Down Or A Step Back?
This story appeared last week in the New York Times: With a Weight Off Her Shoulders, a Former LPGA pro Is Happy To Carry Bags By Lisa D. Mickey Click here for the article. Meaghan Francella had won many victories as a professional golfer in the LPGA. However, she also had problems playing well enough to […]
Job Search: Laser vs. Diversification Strategies
I love doing these Q&A’s – please submit your own Q, anytime! Q: “I’ve identified two companies that I’d really, really like to work for. Should I concentrate all my efforts on those companies or keep other avenues open?” A. Sometimes a laser focus pays off. I once met “Ruth,” who was absolutely determined to get […]
Dangerous Job Interview Advice
Recently I saw a piece of dangerous career advice. “Interview over? Rejected? Ask the company for feedback so you can learn from your mistakes.” Why is this advice dangerous? (a) Companies conscious of their brands, will be “constructive. ” They can’t afford to be critical and direct. They have to be careful to avoid getting sued. (b) Companies […]