“Any Clues, Sherlock?” | Uncovering the Hidden Job Market
Remember the old joke about the little boy whose parents took him to a psychiatrist because they worried he was too optimistic? The psychiatrist took him into a room piled high with horse manure....
View ArticleA Must Do! Career Due Diligence |Your Life Is Your Business
We spend hours pouring over newspaper inserts to find the best clothing buys and grocery store coupons. We spend hours Googling information about vacation spots and fitness regimens. All, before we...
View ArticleJob Title Traps and How They Can Snare You
Do you remember your first job title? In business mine was coordinator—Consumer Education Programs. Oh, that sounded so sweet to me. Our first jobs are where we get our feet wet and start to showcase...
View ArticleWho’s Controlling Your Career? | The Downside of Kissing Up
Your best answer is, “I am.” Unfortunately, the common answer is often, “I’m not really sure.” That’s because we often don’t know how career growth happens. We’re told that the silver bullets are:...
View ArticleJobs with Baggage and What to Do About Them
Like it or not, we’re labeled by our jobs and the organizations that employ us. When we say what we do, people form an opinion based on job stereotypes. That can work in our favor when we have job...
View ArticleThe Coveted Manager Job–Grappling with a 3-Headed Monster
Finally, you’re a manager. You are now responsible for bigger things. The way you lead and the performance of your employees are what determine your value. Pretty heavy stuff, eh? We often covet those...
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