There are five ingredients to every successful job search: the FIVE T’s! You have probably read lots of career search wisdom. Sadly, too much of it leaves you passive and […]
Almost hired is better than almost pregnant!
Every good job search has one aim: getting hired. The good news is that, unlike being “almost pregnant” being “almost hired” has real, lasting benefits. This blog post will help […]
How do YOU get things done?
How you do anything is how you do everything. Thanks to Martha Beck for this very wise quote about getting things done. The question is, how do YOU do things? […]
Writing GREAT Cover Letters
There are good cover letters and there are great cover letters. Here are the basics for a good one, which may get you in the door, and tips for a […]
The road to freedom: how to quit your job skillfully
When done well, quitting a job is a smart step in your career development process. There is no shame in quitting a job. Not if you do it well. Many smart […]
My Commitment to You
I want you to succeed. Yes, I am a career coach and I want you to do your good work in the world. I want you to be excited by […]
Ten Reasons you MUST practice in front of someone before a job interview
A job interview is not a dress rehearsal. Here are ten reasons that you MUST practice in front of someone else first. To get out of your head. To find […]
If you’re afraid to brag, read this!
Every step of a job search calls for bragging. Let me repeat that: every major piece of a job search – from cover letters and resumes to Linkedin profiles, interviews […]
When Accountability Works
People often hire a coach or find a buddy when they want accountability. Here’s what I know about when accountability works. I hope these tips work for you. Accountability works … When it’s gentle […]
Genuine enthusiasm
That’s what will get you hired. Positive energy that is real. That you feel. That we can feel too. It doesn’t have to be total, unconditional love and passion. It […]