One job seeker claimed he got revenge on a hiring manager with this story in the New York Times. Read it here. Essentially, the job seeker got frustrated waiting to hear from the employer. He called HR to say, “Thanks for offering me the job. I will be there on Monday!” Immediately he was bombarded […]
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Relocation in Corporate America: A Mid-Life Career Challenge
A Book Review: Next Stop, Reloville: Life Inside America’s New Rootless Professional Class by Peter T. Kilborn Relocation always brings challenges and Peter Kilborn writes a journalistic account of a special segment of people who move: families who are required to relocate repeatedly in order to keep their jobs or maintain career growth. They earn […]
Is your career feeling sluggish and unmotivated?
Could your career use a 30 day “Wow it’s time to do something different and I want to get out there and start winning games….instead of sitting on the sidelines and watching others score the points?” I just opened the doors to a totally awesome new un-program. Here’s the concept: Who?: Any midlife, mid-career professional […]
7 Steps To Your Mid-Life Career Job Search
With the dicey economic climate these days, some of you are asking, “How do I get ready for a job search?” Maybe you’ve been thinking about a move. Or maybe you want to get ready in case you need to work your Plan B. Here are 7 steps and 3 resources, from my job search […]
Renting an apartment? Get some tips to avoid trouble later.
A really good source of info on what to look for when renting an apartment – and how to get the info you need. Click here. Renting often makes sense in a new location, for psychological as well as financial reasons. Download my relocation book here. I think it’s the only guide around that deals […]
Time Management for Mid-Life Career Change
Mid-life career changers often feel totally overwhelmed when they contemplate all the things they have to do. In fact, the reason most career change fizzles is related to lack of time. If you’re working 40 to 50 hours a week, how will you squeeze in your search for a new career? And where do you […]