Let’s face it: if you’re a job seeker or a fully employed (yet unhappy in your job) professional, the recession probably doesn’t ignite you with much optimism. With seemingly less opportunities out there, it’s only natural that you might be getting down. But as I’ve said before, nothing matches the power of positivity. Which is [...]
I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving! I’m sure many of you are already deep into your Holiday shopping, and if you’re like me, you’re probably looking at the receipts in disbelief! This is what leads to a lot of people – even well established professionals with a good salary – to consider taking a [...]
Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your career or you’re out of a job, I always tell my Career Coaching clients that they must stay aware of the trends in the hiring market. By knowing what hiring managers are looking for or having trouble finding, you’ll have a leg up vs. the [...]
That was the title of a St. Louis Post-Dispatch article from this past Sunday that I had the honor of being quoted in. The article follows several area women who are doing just that. Two opened a knittery store in Kirkwood, another is making a living as a harpist. The piece does a good job [...]
That’s exactly what I wanted to know when I saw a recent article titled, 4 Job Search Lessons Learned From Lady Gaga. I know Lady Gaga is a huge star. She’s incredibly popular. But let’s face it…she’s a little bit out there! But as the article points out, there’s a lot of strategy behind all [...]
This infographic from Reppler pretty much tells the story!
Per recent reports, the high tech industry’s job growth rate is growing nearly four times faster than the national average!!! According to an article I read on marketwatch.com, consumers and businesses alike are responsible for this surge: “Consumer demand for gadgets, apps and new forms of media, coupled with businesses’ technological needs, are what’s driving [...]
I just read an article from US News titled 6 Creative Ways To Showcase Your Resume Online and found it very inspirational. Ideas like introducing a video resume, developing an interactive resume and even activating your resume via QR code are fun, and will no doubt help you stand out. But the article also made [...]
I just came across an article titled Career Networking Is More Than Just a Quick Sales Job – and I can’t agree more with this headline. There are so many different ways people define networking. The article reflects my opinion: networking sessions are more than introductions, deeper than group discussions and longer than a 5-minute [...]
As this article I found through the Wall Street Journal points out, despite a bleak outlook in the job market, what separates those who will succeed from those who won’t is often willpower. Who’s going to keep pushing through the tough times and who isn’t? The key is to stop following the crowd of other [...]